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A Bigger Win than just a W
When the Shoreham Wading River boys lacrosse team took the field this week there was an entirely different feel to this regular season game. This was one of those rare games that winning and losing didn't seem to matter, because just taking the field was already a huge W.
Suffolk Water Authority Wins Drinking Water Contest
The best water in the county comes from the Suffolk Water Authority, according to 240 participants in last week's drinking water contest at Farmingdale State College. Sponsored by the Long Island Water Conference (LIWC), the 36th Annual Drinking Water Tasting Contest featured dozens of public providers in a blind taste test.
Nationwide Honors for Teacher Lisa Navarra
Nationwide honors for her excellence in education have been bestowed on Nissequogue teacher Lisa Navarra, the first-place winner of a Teacher's Federal Credit Union grant.
A Year of Firsts
Olivia Coffey was one of those firsts when she scored her 100th career goal against Center Moriches. She didn't stop scoring all year long as she racked up 30 total goals and finished with a flurry scoring 7 goals in the final two games. Mirabella Altebrando followed that up with a new school record. Altebrando set the record with 10 assists in a single game against rival Port Jefferson. Altebrando ended the season with an eye popping 65 total assists and even chipped in 21 goals.
The End of World War II in Europe - General Dwight D. Eisenhower: A Background
Some seventy-nine years ago this week, Eisenhower told German Wehrmacht representative Colonel General Alred Jodl, while the war was over, he was expected to follow the surrender and maintain the peace. There was no jubilation at this historic moment, only relief that this terrible war was over. Eisenhower had reached the pinnacle of military command as one of the highest ranking American officers who emerged to defeat the strength of Adolph Hitler's forces in Europe.
Historic Manor of St. George Open for the Season
Historic Manor of St. George Open for the Season
Cross Biden, Face the Justice Department
What do U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, New York Mayor Eric Adams, and now indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar have in common? They all questioned the policies of fellow Democrat Joe Biden and found themselves in the crosshairs of the Justice Department.
Peaceful Activities at Suffolk Community College
While pro-Palestine demonstrations were breaking out at Stony Brook University and other colleges across the country, Suffolk Community College staff and students were taking a different approach, holding peaceful activities meant to bring people together.
A Night to Honor First Responders
South Country Ambulance honored those who risk their lives to save others at their 84th annual Installation Dinner. The South Shore Press Congratulates all of their award recipients:
Blow to Trump Florida Case
One leg of the Democrat lawfare against former President Donald Trump suffered a blow this week when the federal judge overseeing the classified records case in Florida declined to set a trial date and called for hearings on a series of motions made by Trump and his co-defendants.
Millions of Your Tax Dollars Now Paying for Political Campaigns
New York State just released the exact dollar figure on how much money taxpayers are spending on political campaigns for statewide candidates to run in contested primaries on June 25th, 2024.
Honoring Law Enforcement Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo joined fellow lawmakers and members of law enforcement from across the Empire State to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and serving our communities.
"Woman of Distinction" Honored by Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey
Breast cancer and women's advocate Karen Kunkel was honored at the Suffolk County Legislature as Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey's 14th Legislative District's "Woman of Distinction for the year 2024."
Any Questions I Can Help Answer Helping Veterans
Any Questions I Can Help Answer Helping Veterans
Governor Hochul Blasted for Bigotry on "Black Kids" Comment
Black children in the Bronx don't know what computers are. Those are the exact words from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who faced fierce and immediate backlash for the racially insensitive comments.
Racing to a New Long Island Record
William Floyd High School junior Zariel Macchia just keeps setting records, and added more to her career this week. Macchia set a new Long Island record when she competed at the "Trials of Miles" event in New York City. Macchia ran a full full mile in just four minutes and forty one seconds to set the new fastest mark. The old record had stood since 1982, and she didn't only beat that time, but beat it by two full seconds. Macchia needed an absolutely stunning final lap to win the event. She trailed late but put up a 66.93 final lap to sprint away from the field en route to the win. Her time of 4:41.37 is a six-second personal best and moved her up to New York No. 6 all-time in the event. Macchia was also scheduled for the 3,000m this past week at the Penn relays. With that she fell into a second-place finish over 3K at the indoor state meet. Her indoor season was largely influenced by her participation in the World Junior XC Championships and also won the 1,000m at that same meet.
Rebuilding Success
The William Floyd Colonials boys' varsity tennis team faced an enormous uphill battle entering this season. So, when they clinched a berth into the Section XI playoff tournament this week the accomplishment was sweeter than most.
Smithtown assists Kings Park with Sunken Meadow Golf Course fire
Smithtown members responded to Kings Park on May 8, 2024, to assist with a structure fire at the Sunken Meadow Golf Course.
Buffet Says Tax Hike Inevitable
"They may decide that someday they don't want the fiscal deficit to be this large because that has some important consequences," Buffet said of the nation's policymakers. "So they may not want to decrease spending, and they may decide they'll take a larger percentage of what we own, and we'll pay it."
Big Change for SSI Recipients
A: The rule has always been that you cannot use trust funds to pay for food for a recipient of Social Security Income (SSI), without causing a reduction in benefits; but this is changing. Effective September 30, 2024, food will no longer be considered "In-Kind Support and Maintenance" (ISM) for SSI purposes. So yes, you will be able to use the money in the supplemental needs trust to buy food for your beneficiary!
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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.
Red-Handed and Reprimanded: Pine Barrens Dumpers Convicted of Evergreen Law Violation
Marvin Sandoval, 29, of Ronkonkoma, and Charles Weiss, 33, of Coram, are expected to pay $15,000 in combined fines.
Hochul Spins Budget Deal, While Lawmakers Say "Not So Fast!"
Gov. Hochul jumps the gun on budget announcement, details yet to be released.