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Stern Fireworks Warning Issued For the Fourth
"The best way to stay safe from fireworks is to not use them! attend a public fireworks display put on by professionals."
My Advice To Graduates - Say Yes!
As a matter of fact "live life" is such a simplistic and cheap way of giving advice, so let me explain a little more ... say yes. Say yes to what life can offer you, and when it's hard, or scary, say yes again. Say yes to that adventure, say yes to that thing that is holding you back, say yes, and then say yes some more, because saying yes becomes your life story.
Can Biden Step Aside? Not As Easy As You Think
President Biden's performance in the first 2024 presidential debate is being called disastrous even by the most committed Democrats. Some influential left-of-center editorial pages are even calling on Biden to step aside as the Democrats' 2024 presidential nominee. With over a month to go before Democrats officially make him their nominee, it's likely that the pleas for Biden to step aside will continue; they may even intensify. While it is possible for Democrats to dump Biden from the ticket, some legal and political hurdles stand in the way.
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Handle the Media with Care
Veterans, as you come home from the military or retire from a civilian employment you are more subject to depression. Once you allow yourself to fall into a negative state of life it can get harder to recover.
You Graduated. Now Get Off My Lawn.
I asked our editorial team to pen columns on what advice to offer students.
Some Advice for the Graduates
It was 46 years ago that l graduated from Center Moriches High School, Class of 1978, and it seems like yesterday that my life was just beginning. I've made plenty of mistakes and wish I had done many things a lot differently. I've lived and learned and offer the following advice to the graduates based on what I've experienced in life so far.
Presidential Debate: End of Democracy
The Democrats spend a great deal of time talking about "threats to our democracy". January 6, Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are a few of the most common "threats" cited. At the South Shore Press we have consistently tried to frame that narrative through its proper lens. Our "democracy" is nothing more than the people's ability to choose their elected leaders and replace them when they fail to enact the will of those same people. As long as that process exists, and the elections are fair and honest, our "democracy" is intact. Period.
Biden Bombs on National Stage
If their strategy was to expose Joe Biden as unable to stand for reelection and make a move to replace him, the Democrats succeeded beyond their wildest expectations, given the president's stunningly poor performance in his debate with Donald Trump.
Don't Bet On Brandon
We don't often talk about non-sports things that we can bet on as professional sports bettors, but there are some exceptions. This past Thursday night was one of the exceptions because the market shifted so much. The first 2024 presidential debate was held last week and immediately following the conclusion markets around the world watched the lines shift because of the current US president's performance. Joe Biden, was by all accounts, a complete and utter disaster on the world stage. The Biden performance, of losing his train of thought and general uneasiness watching him fumble through the questions, led many political pundits to come to the conclusion that he would be replaced as the Democratic candidate before he even makes it to the election. The book makers however were a step in front of even the pundits.
What should I do now? Advice to my 17-year old self.
Joe Biden gave my high school commencement address in 1984. Surgeon General C Everett Koop gave my college commencement address in 1988.
Teenager alerts family during Smithtown house fire leading to safe evacuation
In the early morning of June 26, 2020, a fire broke out in Smithtown, New York.
General US Grant's Movement to take Jackson, Mississippi "Vicksburg is the Key" – President Abraham Lincoln
Secretary of War Edwin Stanton was informed that McClernand understood little of how to wage war and was often difficult for Grant to manage. Stanton directed Grant that he had the authority to handle his officers the way he saw fit. During this fighting stretch, Grant strengthened his confidence to lead his soldiers and lead subordinates like McClernand. At this moment, a former music teacher, turned cavalry leader, Colonel Benjamin H. Grierson operated in parts of Mississippi and Louisiana. Grierson's horse soldiers tore up railroad lines, destroyed Confederate resources, struck fear behind enemy lines, and diverted reinforcements away from Pemberton.
All American Freshman
Paulsen was a two-way player this season for the Seawolves. On the hill the southpaw went 2-1 in his 15 appearances in 42 innings. He was used as a bullpen arm and mostly was the closer for the Wolves. He ended with six saves and a 3.21 ERA. Paulsen's six saves, were tied for third in the CAA, tied for fifth in program history and tied for second in the country among freshmen.
Take The Under ... While You Still Can
Let's first start with the facts. This season's offenses and runs scored are lower than the past. Forget about the talk of a dead ball or juiced ball in the past or whatever the reasons and just focus on what is happening. In 2023 each team scored 4.62 runs per game. This year that number is 4.35. We are talking about .27 less runs per game from a year ago. Not that big of a deal right? Wrong. That means that we are seeing about 1 run less per team every 3 games, that is actually a steep decline.
A First For The Seawolves
With the award, Medved is the first player in Stony Brook's history to win the award and was one of 13 players in the country to be selected as a recipient for the 2024 Cissie Leary Award.
What A Year For Shoreham-Wading River
Boys Track-Scholar Athlete Team• All League: Patrick Shea, Michael Huebner, Kyle Cavliere, Wes Hodun, Leyton Mangiamele, Jarrell Winston, Spencer Lee, Jake Smith, Logan Jung• All County: Patrick Shea, Michael Huebner, Leyton Mangiamele, Jarrell Winston, Spencer Lee, Jake Smith, Logan Jung• All State: Michael Huebner, Logan Jung, Patrick Shea, Jarrell Winston and Jake Smith• All Academic: Jake Smith• Michael was the county 400-meter champion as well as the 800-meter overall champion in Section XI• The 4x800 relay team consisting of Jarrell Winston, Patrick Shea, Jake Smith and Michael Huebner won the D2 county championship• SWR Most Improved: Kyle Cavaliere• SWR MVP: Michael Huebner • Michael Huebner was the NYS D2 State Champion in the 800-meter• Logan Jung placed 3rd in NYS D2 in the high jump• The 4x800 relay team which consisted of Patrick Shea, Jarrell Winston, Jake Smith and Michael Huebner placed 3rd in NYS.• Scholar Athletes: James Minetti, James Maxwell, Jake Smith, Spencer Lee, Nicholas Friedlander,
Schumer Schedules Senate Show Votes as Summer Recess Nears
Senator Chuck Schumer is in full campaign mode leading up to the November elections. He has scheduled a series of 'show votes' this spring and summer turning the Senate into a campaign arm of the DNC rather than the people's house.
Best Coaching Staff In America Belongs To Stony Brook
All winners will be honored at the IWLCA Convention which is set to take place this November at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Hotel in Tampa, Florida. The IWLCA Coaching Staff of the Year Award honors one National and multiple Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year from each NCAA Division and a National Coaching Staff of the Year from the NAIA. Ahead of the 2024 season, the IWLCA Board of Directors approved changing the name of this award to recognize the entire coaching staff, rather than individual coaches.
Food Drive to Help Those in Need in Brookhaven
The Town of Brookhaven's Youth Bureau and members of the Youth Advisory Board are holding a food drive at two grocery store locations on Saturday, June 29th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
This Past Weekend: The 94th Annual Hauppauge Fire Department Installation
Honorees included former Captains Greg Gottlieb, Robert L. Wind and Scott D. Munro.
Port Jefferson Champions are Honored
The Port Jefferson School District had seven different teams being represented the District at the Town of Brookhaven’s inaugural Night of Champions athletic ceremony.