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Sister Pens Passionate Plea for Drug Dealer to Get Prison Time
The South Shore Press is publishing the full letter written by Sandra Piaskowska that was presented to Suffolk County Judge Hon. Philip Goglas. Piaskowska's brother Igor Piaskowski died of a fatal overdose. The family made a passionate plea for the drug dealer who sold the fatal concoction, Omar Aitcheson, to be sentenced to eight years in prison.
DA Blasts Judge Who Let Drug Dealer Avoid Jail Time
Omar Aitcheson Who Sold the Mixture as Cocaine Will Spend 18 Months in a JudicialDiversion Program and Receive a Misdemeanor
New York State Troopers are Looking for Recruits
Are you thinking of a career in law enforcement? The New York State Police are now accepting applications for the Trooper Entrance Examination, and testing for candidates is now open.
Feds Roll out 'Time is Money' Initiative to Make 'Unsubscribing' Easier
Are you tired of opening your email Inbox and finding it filled with dozens, even hundreds, of junk emails from retailers and scammers? Are you frustrated with unwanted memberships and automatic payment services you can't seem to stop? The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is making it easier to 'unsubscribe' with a new 'Time is Money' initiative.
Calling All Student Artists!
Presented together with Red Ribbon Week 2024 and the Youth Advisory Board, the Brookhaven Youth Bureau is seeking photographs, paintings or drawings from students from seventh through twelfth grades.
Yaphank Historical Society Celebrates 50 Years
State and local leaders recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Yaphank Historical Society.
GI Bill 9/11—Using Your Education Benefit
One of the top benefits of serving in the military is the possibility of a free education. This is commonly referred to as the GI Bill, dating back to 1944 when it first became law, providing education benefits to service members returning from World War II. It was updated after 9/11 and today is known as the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
New Board Takes the Helm
A new board has been sworn in for the Sound Beach Civic Association: Patty Blasberg, Joan Russo, Charlotte Karpf-Fritts, Bea Ruberto, and Vera Ronning.
The Junior Ducks Are All Smiles
St. Joseph's University's head baseball coach Tom Caputo leads the camp and he explained that he hand selects every staff instructor, as they are all former players for the esteemed coach. Caputo said that the camp has been going strong now for 18 years and it hosts children from age 3 to age 12.
Supporting the First Amendment
At the time I served as the Erie County Comptroller, the independently elected financial watchdog who fiercely fought corrupt politicians to protect taxpayers. In Suffolk County it's the same seat held by the Hon. John Kennedy.
The Best Of The Worst
For sports bettors it was a thing of beauty. In sports betting we often talk about hot teams, and who will win games, but there is a small faction of smart bettors who just bet against bad teams, and this was the team to make them rich. Fading a team, as it's called, is just as impressive as finding that winning formula. The White Sox presented sports bettors with 21 straight chances to capitalize on their failures.
The Great Base Election of 2024
Presidential election tickets have traditionally focused on building coalitions within parties to appeal to moderates and swing voters.
The Kamala Bounce Makes Her The Favorite?
The bounce has been very prevalent in the recent presidential betting markets. Canadian and offshore sports books did not' shift the odds after Tim Walz was announced to be Kamala Harris's running mate but just days later the Harris bounce has gotten some real steam. Harris is now in a virtual tie with Republican candidate Donald Trump for odds to win the presidency.
LongHouse Director on Young Concert Artists season: 'It's like magic'
Caption/Credit: Violinist Oliver Neubauer | Jiyang Chen
Stony Brook leads new initiative under NSF's NQVL program
Stony Brook University is leading a new project funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) in the United States. The project is one of the first five under the NSF’s National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) program. Each project receives $1 million in funding. The Stony Brook-led project is in collaboration with Columbia University, Yale University, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL).
Firefighter James Shellock passes away in a motor vehicle accident
The Chief's Office has announced the tragic passing of Firefighter/Paramedic James Shellock from Engine Co. 4.
Renaissance School welcomes diverse class of future doctors
At the Renaissance School of Medicine's (RSOM) White Coat Ceremony, 136 new students began their medical training by taking the Hippocratic Oath and donning their white coats for the first time. The event took place at Stony Brook University's Staller Center on August 9. This ceremony has been a tradition since 1998.
The Dangerous French Summer of 1944 and the Loss of Paris
The world has descended on Paris for the Summer Olympics that has seen global athletes participate during the goodwill of these games. As Americans are leading the medal count, it was eighty years ago this month that our soldiers fought the Nazis in France. While the German Wehrmacht hurt American forces through the deadly hedgerow fighting that caused massive casualties for both sides, the Supreme Commander of Allied Expeditionary Forces General Dwight D. Eisenhower expected his armies to push away from Normandy.
Comsewogue Gets A Hall of Fame Treatment
Rivera was on hand to meet the boys and he took some time to take pictures and talk with the team. Rivera even showed them how he used to throw his cutter, one of the best pitches in baseball history.
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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.