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Hochul to Spend $100 Million on New York's Green New Deal projects
Governor Kathy Hochul plans to spend $100 million for phase one of a massive NY Green New Deal Project to cut the carbon footprint of Albany's Empire Plaza by 20%.
Surveillance Video Key to Convicting Killer of Young Mother
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that 32-year-old Anthony Santiesteban was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison, after a jury found him guilty in June of Murder in the Second Degree and other related charges.
Fun and Fitness Bring Students Together at the Bayport-Blue Point School District
Fun and Fitness Bring Students Together at the Bayport-Blue Point School District
Moynihan Takes Home First Place
Moynihan was a two-time all Long Island selection and led Sayville to the Long Island championship this season. He then was named Suffolk County Player of the Year and 2024 Best Offensive Player.
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Dealing With Anxiety and Fear
As veterans coming from military service you have faced anxiety and fear and with the help of your peers overcame them. Now as civilians you are facing a whole series of different anxieties and fears alone, but there is help out there.
Students Sharpen STEM Skills in Robot Battle
Smithtown Central School District students attending Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education (SCOPE) summer camp recently took part in a VEX and Lego Robotics competition at Accompsett Middle School.
Stony Brook In The Olympics
Pagan played in the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020. She made Connecticut history as the first New London native to compete in the Games but also Puerto Rican history as a member of the first-ever women's basketball team to qualify and compete at the Summer Olympics. With that she also became the first Seawolves women's basketball player, and third Stony Brook student-athlete ever, to compete in the Olympic Games.
Lucky #7 For Rocky Point
Rocky Point is one of only 24 Section XI schools to earn the honor for its 25 varsity teams in the 2023-24 school year.
EdCOPS Act of 2024 Aims to Beef up Local Police Force Ranks
Are you considering becoming a police officer? Now may be the time to do it as Congress is looking to increase incentives to help police forces across New York State and the nation fill their dwindling ranks.
American Flags Should be 'Born in the USA' Says Congress
In a rare bi-partisan congressional effort, congress passed the "All American Flag Act requiring American flags purchased by the government to be entirely Made in America.
DOW Drops off a Cliff on Disappointing July Jobs Report.
The July jobs report offered nothing but bad news with just 114,000 jobs added when the US Department of Labor (DOL) expected 175,000. And, the US jobless rate ticked up to 4.5% - the highest since October 2021.
Iran Close to Building Bomb
Iran is dangerously close to having enough material to build a nuclear bomb, according to a top Biden administration official, as the prospect of using diplomacy to stop the rogue nation from assembling a weapon has dimmed.
Michael Curtin and the 3256 Foundation
Two months before the 9/11/01 anniversary, these citizens are armed with smiles and patriotism to honor the police and military bravery of Curtin. Twenty-three years ago, it was a beautiful day, as Curtin wanted to finish his workday, and return home to celebrate his wife Helga's birthday. Instead, it became one of the worst days in American history, as this country was under attack. As terrorist hijackers carried out coordinated attacks on Manhattan, Washington D.C., and Flight 93 over Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the city ordered all rescue workers towards the World Trade Center. Curtin was at a command post in the North Tower when the South Tower collapsed. After this building was attacked, civilians tried to exit this building, Curtin refused to vacate his post. He stayed in this deadly situation until all his officers from Truck 2 left this perilous situation. At 10:28 am, the North Tower crashed to the ground, killing Curtin and thirteen other Emergency Serv
Beach Tips to Stay Safe
While idyllic days at the beach are one of Long Island's main summer attractions, there are many hazards to consider. These won't ruin your day if you're prepared.
Dark Energy Future for New York
Without a "monumental shift" in the way New York produces power, the state will not keep up with its growing need for energy, according to the president of National Grid Ventures, an international provider.
Free Health Screenings Courtesy of St. Francis
Residents can get a free cardiac screening for cholesterol and diabetes at a nearby location courtesy of the St. Francis Community Outreach Mobile Unit.
Assembly Task Force Tackles Trafficking
The state Assembly's Task Force on Human Trafficking, a growing concern on Long Island, reviewed the problem during a meeting at Stony Brook University.
Long Islanders Not Too Keen on the Biden Economy
With the White House painting a rosy picture of the Biden administration's fiscal record, the South Shore Press hit the streets to find out how the people feel about current economic conditions.
Hard Knocks Makes The Giants Easy To Knock
Hard Knocks has been a great show for the fans of the NFL to get a look inside how franchises go about their business during training camp and what it's really like to be on a professional team. But, as with most things under a spotlight, there seems to always be some drawbacks. Sure, the publicity can be great but there is a reason teams don't want the cameras around all the time and Big Blue is feeling that backlash this year.
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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.