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Santos Behind Bars Week Three: From Prestige to Prison
I went from standing at the pinnacle of power and prestige, attending galas, navigating multimillion-dollar fundraisers in glittering Manhattan apartments and Long Island mansions, to the rock bottom of federal confinement.
From the Newsroom: Communists Hijacked the Democrats
The South Shore Press took a deep dive into the issue of bail reform in New York State with team coverage over the arrest and quick release of Castillo Garcia. He’s the Guatemalan national accused of selling gummies laced with deadly drugs to kids within the William Floyd School District.
George Santos From Behind Bars: Week Two
Week two in what some here dramatically — and perhaps not inaccurately — call “hell on earth.”
From the Newsroom: Pray for a Mamdani Victory
“Do we want Mamdani to win, knowing his tenure will turn New York City into such a massive, raging, dumpster fire, that it will lead to a Democratic revolt that will result in huge GOP victories in 2026?”
SOUTH SHORE PRESS EXCLUSIVE: George Santos, My Life Behind Bars
July 25, 2025, at precisely 2:07 p.m., my world changed in a way I never could’ve imagined. That was the moment I walked through the gates of the Federal Correctional Institution Flatiron Satellite Camp in New Jersey.
Building Electrification Ruling: Latest Gut Punch to Long Islanders
Check out the latest op-ed from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano.
What the Heck Happened to the Democrat Party?
How did the Democrat Party end up with a Communist and open anti-Semite as its newest rising star?
Federal Reserve Thrown Under the Bus for Its Fiscal Failures
Enough is enough for Trump at the Federal Reserve
We All Have a Role to Play in Protecting Our Water Supply
As hot weather broils Suffolk, water authority official urge conservation.
From the Newsroom: Will The Last New Yorker Please Turn Off the Lights
Practically once a week, my wife Ashley and I have the same conversation about living in the People’s Republic of New York: why are we still here? Why do we stay?
The Last Column From George Santos.....Or Is It?
And maybe—just maybe—I’ll leave the door open a crack for a little weekly note from the inside.
The Tragic Tale of George Santos, and Our Part in Our Justice
To those rooting for George’s demise, I ask that you stop for a moment to consider that. There is little question that the fate George is about to serve is completely disproportionate to what he is guilty of.
From the Newsroom: The Tragic Consequences of Open Borders
My deceased Grandparents are rolling in their graves at America’s wide-open border policies that have changed since they came over on a boat sixty years ago.
From the Newsroom: In God We Trust, All Others Bring Data
Politicians make plenty of promises and toss out false claims with zero data backing them up.
From the Newsroom: Suffolk County a Lyme Disease Hotbed
Kudos to Suffolk County and health officials for providing an array of information about ticks, Lyme Disease, and what you can do to protect yourself and your kids as best as possible.
From the Newsroom: The Arc of the American Dream
If we teach our kids through our faith based actions to work hard, play hard, and be joyous, prayerful, and thankful in all circumstances, then at least we’ve created the environment where they can survive and thrive in this crazy world of ours.
From the Newsroom: How Hard Have We Fallen?
Kyle Vazquez’s claim to fame is having people record him dumping buckets of raw eggs and beans on his head at various businesses, then posting his hijinks to social media. I’ll remind you that he’s a 21-year-old “adult” who most definitely is old enough to purchase beer and cigarettes and vote.
From the Newsroom: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
I know firsthand that Trump Derangement Syndrome is a true mental illness. I’m sure you do as well.
Guest Editorial: The Progressive vs. the Pragmatist
The 2028 New York Senate race could deliver the kind of political spectacle that rarely makes its way to one of America’s bluest states: a bare-knuckled brawl between the leader of the Senate Democrats and the progressive insurgent who is a hero to the party’s activist base.
From the Newsroom: Remember the Fallen Every Day of the Year
Not just on Memorial Day, but every single day of the year, we should give thanks to those souls who never made it home, so that we can reap the beautiful blessings and benefits of living and raising our respective families in the greatest nation on earth: the United States of America.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Are The Mets Going with a Youth Movement?
It’s hard to believe that the New York Mets, with a billionaire owner, might opt for a youth movement after spending so much on a star player like Juan Soto just last season, but that nightmare might become a reality for Amazin’ fans.
Bowl Season Brings Value
The new landscape of college football has brought many changes, and the transfer portal has significantly affected bowl games. More and more players are opting out of bowl games if their teams aren’t in the College Football Playoff, and while that is disappointing for fans, it gives sports bettors an edge.