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Feds Sue NYS Over Driver’s Licenses to Illegal Immigrants
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice is suing the State of New York, Governor. Kathy Hochul, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark Schroeder for issuing drivers’ licenses to illegal immigrants, arguing this violates immigration laws. Also at stake: blocking the feds from reviewing DMV databases
George Santos: Here Comes the DOGE Report in the South Shore Press
I’m proud to announce “The DOGE Report” a special weekly column where Deborah Williams will break down the latest developments and what they mean for you, our valued readers.
Trump Bans Males From Competing Against Women and Girls in Sports
President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports, banning males (transgender women) from competing against females in sports.
SSP Opinion: Trump Derangement Syndrome Extends to Melania
Vogue magazine couldn’t contain its anti-Trump bias in a recent article trashing the First Lady. The catty piece by fashion writer Hannah Jackson had nothing nice to say about Melania Trump’s official portrait, declaring that she “looked more like a freelance magician than a public servant.”
NYS Conservative Convention: Election Victories Being Too Big to Rig Shouldn’t be a Thing
Elections should not have to be “Too big to rig” as President Donald Trump said while he was running for president. Brianna Lyman, Elections Correspondent, The Federalist echoed this sentiment during her talk at the NYS Conservative Party Annual conference this week in Albany.
First Lady Portrait Graces White House
The latest is a portrait of Melania Trump by Belgian photographer Régine Mahaux. The former model was captured in black and white by Mahaux, who is celebrated for her elegant and refined portraiture. Currently based in Paris, she has built an impressive portfolio featuring high-profile personalities from various fields.
Garbarino Joins Trump as the President Signs Laken Riley Act Into Law
The Act includes language originally from the Protect Our Law Enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement (POLICE) Act that was first introduced by Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-Patchogue) in 2021 and reintroduced at the start of the 119th Congress.
William Floyd’s Own Lee Zeldin is Confirmed by the US Senate
Suffolk County’s own, former Congressman Lee Zeldin, has been confirmed by the United States Senate and was sworn in as the EPA Administrator serving in President Donald Trump's administration. From William Floyd High School to the White House, Zeldin has led a life of public service.
William Floyd Graduate Lee Zeldin Confirmed by US Senate to Lead EPA
By a 56-42 vote, the United States Senate confirmed Zeldin’s appointment, with three Democrats joining Republicans in confirming Zeldin.
SSP Analysis: Wind Energy May not be Worthy of the Bluster
“We have gone so far backward with this climate alarmism that now we're destroying millions of acres of land to build Chinese-made wind and solar farms that are just subsidy farms, as opposed to small nuclear footprint or natural gas or coal that take up fractions of the amount of land that solar farms do.”
"Promises Kept:" NYS Conservative Chairman on President Trump's Pro Life Pardons
As the March for Life Rally was held in Washington, DC. President Trump followed through with his campaign promise to pardon pro-life advocates who had been maliciously prosecuted by the Biden-Harris Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Freedom of Access to Clinics (FACE) Act.
SSP Analysis: Reflections on Presidential Portraits as Trump and Vance Make Theirs Official
Since the founding of the United States, official presidential portraits have served as both an artistic tradition and a powerful symbol of leadership. From George Washington to the newly elected Donald Trump, these works of art capture the essence of our nation’s leaders and their times, offering a window into history while preserving legacies for future generations.
Hold Your Horses, Folks: What Trump’s Wind Energy Halt Means for Sunrise Wind
The Trump administration’s monkey wrench of a “thwack” thrown dead-smack into the heart of wind energy comes after his predecessor Joe Biden gave a blind greenlight to many things green from the Northeast to Idaho, and everywhere beneath and in between.
“Man on the Street:” Pros and Cons of Wind Energy
With President Trump taking aim at the wind energy industry in his first days back in office, the South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about it.
Local Leaders Highlight Hopes for New Administration
“Trump ran on common sense solutions to clean up the mess Biden left here at home and abroad. I’m confident he will take this country in a better direction,” said Senator Dean Murray. “He’s added Suffolk’s own Lee Zeldin to his cabinet, and that is great news for Long Island.”
Trump Promises Kept on Day One
Shortly after being sworn in for his second term, President Donald Trump wasted no time in issuing Executive Orders to keep the promises he made to the American public.
South Shore Press Analysis: President Biden Planted Policy and Political Landmines to Sabotage Trump
Trump took immediate exception to Biden restricting 635 million acres to offshore oil and gas drilling, a move meant to stifle the new President’s strategy to grow the economy.
Tales from The Strip: SSP Dives Into D.C.’s Inauguration Day Vendor Scene
Though the switch from outdoor to indoor negated The South Shore Press’ ticketed access, no special clearance was required to traverse through the outdoor extravaganza that was the F Streetside area outside the Capitol One Arena in Washington D.C. on Monday, Jan. 20th.
From the Newsroom: Inauguration 2025 is in the History Books
At the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, once owned by President Trump, hundreds of people gathered around the bar television sets to watch the moment on TV, while more than 1,000 people stayed in the basement ballroom as part of the National Day of Prayer.
Lee Zeldin Sits for EPA Administrator Senate Confirmation Hearings
Zeldin was not treated as harshly as Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi. He was pressed on whether he believes climate change is real and on issues around drilling and car emission requirements, but, by and large, the hearing was respectful.
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Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories
I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.
State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up
Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.
South Shore Press Reporter Makes a Stop at the Grand Canyon
South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk makes a stop at the Grand Canyon.