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Plaintiffs allege NYPD officers used excessive force during unlawful arrest
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed, alleging that police officers violated constitutional rights through a series of violent actions.
Healthcare provider accused of negligence following data breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a healthcare provider and its third-party vendor following a data breach that compromised the personal information of millions.
Cheapest diesel found in Suffolk County during week ending Oct. 12
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Oct. 12.
Guilty Plea Secured in Hit and Run that Killed Beloved Firefighter
Under current New York State law, the maximum sentence that Guallpa-Bonilla faces on the top count is 2 ⅓ to seven years in prison.
$8.2 Million Down the Drain in Suffolk Billing Bungle
Suffolk taxpayers are out $8.2 million from the county's failure to bill for services provided at methadone and mental health clinics, according to a recent report by Comptroller John Kennedy.
Bond Sale Season: Suffolk Comptroller Announces Latest Success
The Comptroller cites "strong support" from investors; the winning bid—3.39 percent, from Jefferies, LLC—was even better than what was projected for an 18-year bond issue, per Kennedy.
Bayport Firefighters Visit Academy Street Elementary
Firefighter Ray Cooney spoke to students at all grade levels about the importance of calling 911 and what to say during the call. He also emphasized the importance of having smoke alarms in the home and what to do if you're ever trapped in a room during a fire.
Santos Tells Kamala: No More Interviews
South Shore Press: "Right off the bat, let's get your reaction in totality of the entire interview with Kamala Harris."
South Shore Press Newscast: George Santos Gives Kamala Harris Media Advice After Terrible Interview
Watch George Santos give Kamala Harris media advice after a recent terrible interview by her.
Longwood Honors A Community Icon
The Board proudly presented the Carl Verdi Community Pride Award to Tom Bove, President of the Longwood Youth Sports Association (LYSA). His decades of volunteerism, tireless advocacy for athletics, and continuous efforts to build strong connections between the district and the community embody the very heart of Longwood's Pride, Spirit, and Heart. Congratulations, Mr. Bove!
Lindenhurst man sentenced for wife's murder after guilty plea
Ryszard Murawski, a 44-year-old resident of Lindenhurst, New York, has been sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Wioleta Murawski. The sentence was handed down following his guilty plea to Murder in the Second Degree.
Bellport woman pleads guilty in hit-and-run case involving firefighter
Maria Guallpa-Bonilla, a 36-year-old resident of Bellport, has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal crash that occurred on June 10, 2024. The incident resulted in the death of Christopher Hlavaty, a 22-year-old volunteer firefighter from East Patchogue.
William Floyd High School students earn spots at NYSCAME All-County Music Festival
Twenty-eight students from William Floyd High School have been chosen to participate in the upcoming New York State Council of Administrators for Music Education (NYSCAME) All-County Music Festival. This event, scheduled for next month, honors junior and senior musicians who have shown exceptional talent.
Islip Terrace man receives 25-year sentence for manslaughter
Eduardo Vega, a 58-year-old resident of Islip Terrace, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of his son-in-law, Roshane McLaren. The incident occurred at their shared home in Islip Terrace. Vega pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree last month.
Researchers develop framework for scalable distributed quantum computers
Researchers from 14 institutions have collaborated to tackle one of the significant challenges in quantum computing: scaling. Through the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA), a Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Center, they developed the ARQUIN framework. This initiative aims to simulate large-scale distributed quantum computers by organizing them into different layers. Their findings were published in ACM Transactions on Quantum Computing.
Hochul Gets an "F" on Fiscal Restraint - 2nd Worst in the Nation
The CATO Institute issued its 2024 fiscal report card on United States Governors and gave New York's Governor Kathy Hochul an "F" rating.
The Deal Is First Place
The 5'11" 145 pounder finished with a time of 17:25. Deal primarily runs the 1600 meter and last season led his team to a conference championship run. He also finished in 3rd place last season in the sectionals.
Staten Island Resident Alleges UPS Discriminates Against Non-White Apartment Complexes
A class action lawsuit was filed on October 8, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, in which Gordon Flowers accuses United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) of racial discrimination. The complaint alleges that UPS has systematically refused to deliver packages directly to two predominantly non-White apartment complexes on Staten Island—Fox Hill Apartments and Park Hill Apartments—requiring residents to travel to retrieve their deliveries.
Plaintiffs accuse United States Postal Service of Wrongful Death
On Oct. 4, the Wendler Family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the death of Antares Wendler-Phillips. The plaintiffs allege that Antares's death was the result of workplace harassment and negligence.
Plaintiff alleges Hatch Baby misled consumers about defective sound machine
Tracy Bott has filed a class action lawsuit against Hatch Baby in New York federal court over alleged deceptive marketing practices concerning their sound machines' safety risks due to faulty power adapters causing electric shocks. The suit seeks over $5 million in damages for affected consumers.
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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.