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May 3, 2025

Media’s Tariff Tiff Brushed Back by Trump’s Trillions in U.S. Investments

Forget the negative tariff talk, here’s what Trump’s policies have achieved so far.

Apr 29, 2025

President Donald Trump Marks 100 Days in Office

President Donald Trump Marks 100 Days in Office

Apr 29, 2025

DOGE Report: The Department of Justice Takes a Whack at Wasteful Spending of Taxpayer Funds

Attorney General Pam Bondi took her turn with the DOGE chain saw announcing some of what she has found and cut at the Department of Justice.

Apr 29, 2025

House Passes “Take It Down Act” to Combat Online Exploitation of Minors

Congress acts on bill to protect children.

Apr 28, 2025

South Shore Press Reporter Makes a Stop at the Grand Canyon

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk makes a stop at the Grand Canyon.

Apr 24, 2025

NY Got Back $1.06 for Every $1 in Taxes Sent to DC

NY Got Back $1.06 for Every $1 in Taxes Sent to DC

Apr 24, 2025

Student Loan Repayments are Coming Back Online

Beginning May 5, the Department of Education will begin collecting on these debts even if involuntary. Beginning May 5, the Department of Education will begin collecting on these debts even if involuntary. Like with other debts, the government will use wage garnishments, withhold of tax refunds, and other recoverable benefits to repay the taxpayer.

Apr 22, 2025

Trump Takes Over Penn Station Renovation

Riders pin Penn Station hopes on Trump to get renovations done.

Apr 22, 2025

DOGE Report: Still Very Busy Setting Things Right for the Taxpayer

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website has been updated showing estimated savings of $160 BILLION or $993.79 per taxpayer.

Apr 18, 2025

Trump Throws Lifeline to American Seafood Industry

Long bristling under federal regulations, fishermen to get relief under Trump.

Apr 17, 2025

Your Second Amendment Rights Don’t End at the State Line or At Least They Shouldn’t

Legislation that would require all of the states to cooperate and create smooth passage and the same Second Amendments rights to self-protection no matter which state you are in is on the table in the US House of Representatives

Apr 17, 2025

President Orders Overhaul of Federal Procurement Rules

Business moves for President Trump

Apr 15, 2025

DOGE Report: Its Only Money. Taxpayer Money, That Is.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) hit the ground running after President Donald Trump was inaugurated and hasn’t stopped for a breath since.

Apr 13, 2025

Stefanik Finds New Home in Her Old House

Women continue to take on leadership roles in the Trump Administration.

Apr 13, 2025

Making Showers Great Again in Under 13,000 Words

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) aimed a pet peeve many Americans have when doing the simple daily task of taking a shower. The order called ‘Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerheads’ repeals the 13,000-word regulation defining ‘showerhead’.

Apr 11, 2025

House Democrats Stand Firm Against Citizen-Only Voting

The US House of Representatives passed the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on a largely party line vote.

Apr 9, 2025

So It Goes: Upcoming Billy Joel HBO Doc to World-Premiere at Tribeca

The screening will take place at the Beacon Theatre on June 4. The festival runs through June 15. Additional programming has yet to be announced.

Apr 8, 2025

DOGE Report: How Much is a Week a Month Worth to You?

Last week DOGE uncovered that the Veterans Administration (VA) was paying $380,000 every month to an outside contractor to make minor changes to the VA website.

Apr 2, 2025

After the Inferno: A Reporter’s Dispatch from the Ruins

After the Flames: South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk Walks Through the Wreckage.

Apr 1, 2025

DOGE Report: Downsizing at USAID Can Keep Going Says Appeals Court

President Donald Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team just won a third case at the US Court of Appeals.

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Education

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.


NY man sues mortgage lenders over alleged foreclosure fraud and false claims

A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FM Home Loans LLC, and AJ Partners Lending, accusing them of misconduct in handling his mortgage and foreclosure proceedings.


Local

Brookhaven Leaders Visit Maryhaven’s Yaphank Business Center

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) in Yaphank for a tour of its packaging and assembly operations and to meet with the individuals whose work powers the facility’s success.