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New York Conservatives Back Trump
Donald Trump nailed down the endorsement of the New York Conservatives at a convention over the weekend, sending one of his top supporters, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio, to accept on his behalf.
Patchogue's Record Stop Turns 50
If you were digging on the Jackson Five, Elton John, Barbara Streisand, or any other popular artist back in the early 1970s, chances are you copped your music from the Record Stop, a Suffolk fixture celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
The Jets Take A Stand
Reddick has requested the trade after failing to report to camp and being upset that there has not been any movement on a new contract with him and the Jets. New York however, has decided to take a stand against his request.
Here Comes The Future
Longwood held their annual Gameday Experience where they invited 170 future student-athletes to participate in the activities. The Varsity Football Youth Clinic were able to see where the football team plays and got to meet the athletes. In addition they were able to tour the weight room, locker room, and film room.
Logan O'Hoppe A Wanted Man
The Cubs need the help behind the plate. On the season Cubs catchers are batting under .200 collectively with a just over .300 on base percentage. Simply terrible numbers for a team that was hoping to compete for the division this season. You might pause and argue that catchers are a defense first position and you can live with a bad bat in the lineup, but that argument falls apart when you look at the numbers and see that they are bad defensively as well, ranking in the bottom 10 in both runs saved and fielding run value in the league. To put it in simpler terms only the White Sox, who are on a historic losing pace, are worse behind the plate this season.
Hollywood Comes to the South Shore
Per the turnout and overall success of August 4th's screening, Sayville Theater invited the film back for an additional 3 p.m. screening on Sunday, August 25
Suffolk County Judicial Diversion Program Badly Misused by Judge
Suffolk County, like many counties in NY and across the country, has a Judicial Diversion Program (JDP) meant for non-violent felony offenders facing charges and who also abuse alcohol and drugs. Instead of jail or probation, JDP will help them enter and stay in a drug or alcohol treatment program.
Longwood Wins It All
The Lions were the #2 ranked seed and went on to win the Brookhaven Summer Soccer championship. Patchogue-Medford was the #1 ranked team, with Centereach and Rocky Point finishing #3 and 4.
84% of American Voters say Illegal Immigration is Bad for America
In a year when the economy, crime, and illegal immigration are top of mind for voters, there is no doubt what the overwhelming majority of voters feel about illegal immigration.
Towering Truck for Fording Floods
High water rescues in the flood-prone areas of Mastic Beach will get a lift thanks to a new Army surplus truck acquired by the fire department.
Walz Wilts Under National Spotlight
As a relatively obscure figure from Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz has been able to fly below the political radar. Now, as the running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the Oval Office, he finds himself in the glare of the national spotlight, and the picture emerging is not so pleasant.
Social Security Administration Makes $1.1 Billion in Bad Payments
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found the Social Security Administration wrote checks for a jaw-dropping $1.1 billion in improper payments for FY2024 and has a "record-breaking backlog" of 5.2 million cases.
New Department of Transportation Rule Requires a Quick Refund for Delayed or Canceled Flights
Have you ever had your flight canceled at the last minute leaving you stranded at the airport? Have you and your kids been trying to get away on vacation only to spend hours and hours stuck at the airport because your flight was delayed? Have you rented a car in desperation to get home because there was no hope of your flight taking off in any reasonable timeframe?
St. Joe's Gets a New Head Coach
Director of Athletics Melody Cope appointmented Knote following an impressive collegiate career at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, where he served as captain of the men's lacrosse team in both 2023 and 2024. While there he became a two-time All-American while being recognized as one of the top players in the country and was named the 2024 Atlantic 10 Goalkeeper of the Year.
Reject Soft-On-Crime Politicians
Whether it is here in Suffolk County, across New York, in Minnesota, or across the country, it is time for law-abiding taxpayers to smarten up and choose elected leaders who will crack down on crime, put criminals behind bars where they belong, fully fund police, and fight to keep our communities safe.
Facelift for Historic Church
A facelift is underway for the Presbyterian Church of the Moriches, a historic Main Street landmark dating back to 1839. The towering edifice, with its iconic steeple and porte cochere to keep parishioners dry when dropped off in horse-drawn carriages, occupies the site of a church Union Meeting House first built in 1809.
Starving Seniors Forced to Eat Ramen Noodles to Survive
Keep in mind, seniors and all Americans will suffer if Harris gets her way and implements her Bernie Sanders inspired "Medicare For All" plan that will have big government bureaucrats pick and choose what health care coverage you receive.
Civil Service Test Fees Waived until the End of 2025
If you were thinking about taking one or more Civil Service Exams, and the cost of the filing fees added up to more than you could afford, there is no reason to worry about that any longer. With all fees waived until December 2025, you can try for several positions and not empty your wallet.
Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed amotorcyclist in Medford.
Scientists map genome sequences for improved Lyme disease treatment
An international team of scientists has mapped the genetic makeup of 47 strains of bacteria known to cause Lyme disease. This research aims to improve diagnostic tests and targeted treatments for Borrelia burgdorferi, the primary cause of Lyme disease, which is prevalent in the United States and Europe. The findings were published in the journal mBio.
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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.