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Harvard's Integrity Crisis: President Gay Faces Plagiarism and Resignation Demands
Harvard's Integrity Crisis: President Gay Faces Plagiarism and Resignation Demands
Back to Basics: Unpacking the Evolution and Criticisms of Minimum Wage Laws
Back to Basics: Unpacking the Evolution and Criticisms of Minimum Wage Laws
House Republicans Propel Forward Impeachment Inquiry
House Republicans Propel Forward Impeachment Inquiry
Governor Hochul's Reparations Move: Genuine Effort or PreElection Pandering?
Governor Hochul's Reparations Move: Genuine Effort or PreElection Pandering?
NYS Proposes Forcing Chick-Fil-A to Open on Sundays
NYS Proposes Forcing Chick-Fil-A to Open on Sundays
Working Families Party Sets Radical Agenda for 2024 Election
Working Families Party Sets Radical Agenda for 2024 Election
Fed-Up New Yorkers Unite: Giglio's Battle Cry Against Government Overreach
Fed-Up New Yorkers Unite: Giglio's Battle Cry Against Government Overreach
Radical Change in New York Voting Inked by Gov. Hochul in a Move Seen as Boosting Democrats
Radical Change in New York Voting Inked by Gov. Hochul in a Move Seen as Boosting Democrats
Sergeant Mann Named to Veterans Hall of Fame
Sergeant Mann Named to Veterans Hall of Fame
Remote Witnessing of Health Care Proxies
A: New York State now allows remote witnessing of health care proxies. This innovation is particularly vital for individuals who, due to medical reasons, are unable to safely execute a health care proxy in the direct presence of two witnesses. A health care proxy allows you to appoint an individual you trust to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to make such decisions for yourself. This can be a family member or a close friend who understands your wishes and values.
Military Suicide and Crisis Care: Warning Signs
U.S. military are four times more likely to die by suicide than in combat. The suicide rates among the United States public have been increasing for the past 20 years, but among active military personnel and veterans of the post-9/11 wars, the suicide rate is even higher, outpacing average Americans. Reports show 30,177 active –duty personnel and veterans of post 9/11 wars have died by suicide, significantly more than the 7,057 service members killed in post 9/11 war operations.
Decision on LIPA Becoming a Full Public Utility Nears
With the New York State Legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul to decide in coming months whether to accept the recommendations of the state's Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority, it would be instructive to consider how LIPA began—and the work of two people instrumental in the creation of LIPA in 1986.
No Guarantees for LA
After spending over a billion dollars, yes that is a billion with a B, this winter the Los Angeles Dodgers are the prevailing World Series favorites. After LA opened their purse for Shohei Ohtani, their World Series odds fell from +550 to +450. Once Yamamoto signed last week the boys in blue had their chances to win it all go all the way down to under 4 to 1 in some books across the country.
Newsday Names All-Long Island Teams for Fall Sports
With all fall sports concluding about a month ago, the long anticipated Newsday All Long Island teams were announced. The South Shore Press would like to congratulate the following athletes who were named to the All Long Island teams in their respective sports from the following school districts that we cover:
Center Moriches Evan Kaloski Signs with Manhattanville
This past week before the Christmas Holiday, Center Moriches hosted a signing day event where baseball player Evan Kaloski signed his national letter of intent to play baseball for Manhattanville College, a Division-III program located in Purchase, New York.
Tyler Conzo Breaks Out for Smithtown West
Eighth grader Tyler Conzo is a very talented wrestler, he is already making his mark in his weight class and it looks like he is a budding star in the near future for the Bulls over the next five years.
New Legislation Targets Deer Overpopulation in Long Island
In a significant move to address deer overpopulation, New York State Senator Anthony H. Palumbo has successfully steered legislation through the state's political channels. The new law, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, establishes a Long Island deer management pilot program. Aimed at the Town of Southold, this initiative is a template for potential expansion throughout the East End of Long Island.
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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.
Brookhaven Leaders Visit Maryhaven’s Yaphank Business Center
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) in Yaphank for a tour of its packaging and assembly operations and to meet with the individuals whose work powers the facility’s success.
Media’s Tariff Tiff Brushed Back by Trump’s Trillions in U.S. Investments
Forget the negative tariff talk, here’s what Trump’s policies have achieved so far.