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Kamala Costs Crippling the Country
To show how sky high inflation is crippling already hurting families, I turned to my own purchases on Amazon to compare and contrast how much more products cost thanks to the train wreck known as the "Biden-Harris Administration."
Deranged Dems' Deep Disdain for Trump on Display
Last week will undoubtedly be etched into the annals of Presidential campaign history. The Democratic National Convention, marked by a conspicuous absence of substantive policy discussions and an aggressive push for abortion rights, seemed to offer little more than a relentless barrage of anti-Trump rhetoric.
LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Inducts New Class
A highlight of the night was performances by the inductees as well as DJ Johnny Juice, also known as Public Enemy.
Brookhaven Lab Team Studies "Excitons" Behavior in Novel Magnetic Material
An exciton consists of an electron and a "hole" — a space in a crystal that lacks an electron and behaves as a positively charged particle — that are coupled together and move as a unit. Discovering excitons in NiPS3 has sparked significant interest in this particular van der Waals material.
VA Helping Senior Veterans
A report released by the U.S. Census Bureau on July 18, 2023 shows the Veteran population ages 65 or older numbered in excess of 18.1 million in 2021.
Ten Years in the Slammer for Having Guns and Drugs Near Kids
That's the sentence given to 32-year-old Desmond Roberts, the Coram man who pled guilty in April to illegally possessing a loaded semi-automatic firearm, fentanyl, cocaine, and oxycodone, which investigators found in close proximity to multiple children during the execution of a court-ordered search warrant of his residence in June 2023.
The United States Postal Service Pitches Big Changes to Stay Solvent
To save $3 billion a year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) wants to make some big changes. USPS hopes to save $30 billion over the next ten years putting the postal service back on solid footing.
Where drivers found cheapest E85 gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 17
1 gas station had the lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Big Play Lapp Turns Heads
Lapp caught a deep 47-yard pass from backup QB Stetson Bennett. He finished the game with two catches for 50 yards and that long, highlight reel touchdown.
One Woman's Battle Against Hospital Infections
In her years since serving as New York's lieutenant governor, Betsy McCaughey has dedicated herself to saving lives. She was a vocal critic of Gov. Andrew Cuomo sending COVID patients into nursing homes, and her opposition to President Bill Clinton's plan for a government takeover of the healthcare system helped lead to its defeat in Congress.
The Ducks Keep the Belt Home
The Ducks won 6-2 to take two of the three games in the series. They were led by a home run by Aaron Antonini, a dominant pitching performance by Ellis, who notched his first Ducks win, and the bullpen trio of Peyton Williams, Jake Fishman and David Griffin closed it out.
House Report Details Biden Corruption
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden abused his office by engaging in a conspiracy to peddle influence to enrich his family, according to an Impeachment Inquiry report released by a trio of Congressional committees.
Turtle Rescue Results in Emergency Scare for Supervisor
In his own words, Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico tells the tale of what happened to him when he went to rescue some turtles left stranded after the Mill Pond dam let loose during a catastrophic storm in Stony Brook.
Flooding Leaves Residents in Disbelief
Residents stood in disbelief as they viewed the damage caused by dams breaking at Mill Pond in Stony Brook and Stump Pond in Smithtown. They shared their views of the disaster with the South Shore Press.
Storm Scars Suffolk
Multiple levels of government are responding to the disastrous storm and flooding that carved a scar through Stony Brook and drained the massive Stump Pond in Smithtown, causing $75 million in damages. Homes, businesses, and institutions battered by up to 10 inches of rain the night of August 18 are in line for state and federal funds under an emergency declaration by the governor.
Powerful Rep. Visits Long Island
One of the most powerful members of Congress, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, made a visit to Long Island to accept the endorsement of the New York Conservative Party on behalf of Donald Trump in his bid to retake the White House. The former wrestling champion and coach shared some insight into his politics and made a case against continuing the Biden administration through the election of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Add Another Hall of Fame For Rotanz
Rotanz won the Long Island Coach of the Year award three times over his career (2001, 2003, 2007). He has 256 career wins in his 18 seasons at Shoreham-Wading River, to just 99 losses, and led the Wildcats to state championships in 2001, 2007 and 2012. Rotanz said "I brought a lot of playing experience with me to Shoreham-Wading River, a new program, in 1995, and within 7 years we went from a scrappy upstart to New York State champions with a top-10 national ranking."
Where drivers found cheapest midgrade gas across Suffolk County in week ending Aug. 17
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 4 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Aug. 17.
Railroad Museum of Long Island president: 'We are celebrating the 190th anniversary of the Long Island Rail Road'
Railroad enthusiasts young and old are invited to help Long Island celebrate its rich history at the 21st annual Riverhead Railroad Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25.
Long Island Aquarium spokeswoman of Sunset Adventure: 'It's very peaceful and serene but also a party boat'
While the Shark Dive at Long Island Aquarium is exhilarating, the Booze Cruise/Sunset Adventure inspires relaxation, and there are several opportunities to kick back and party on the Peconic River in August and September.
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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.
Smithtown Duo Excel at QB Challenge
This past week there was no shortage of standouts at the 2025 Long Island Boys Quarterback Challenge.
CC Sabathia Gets His Plaque
Former Yankee great CC Sabathia was honored this weekend in Cooperstown, NY as he received his plaque and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.