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SS United States to Have Permanent New York Berth
SS United States to Have Permanent New York Berth
Inheritance Rights of a Surviving Spouse
A: Under New York law, a surviving spouse has a "Right of Election" to avoid against being disinherited by their deceased spouses. Whether the decedent spouse leaves nothing for their spouse in their Will or dies without a Will, the surviving spouse is entitled to a portion of the estate.
Attitudes
Attitudes are the mental positive filters through which we view and interpret the world. Positive attitudes produce positive emotions; negative attitudes don't.
Making Long Island
Lawrence R. Samuel has written a book about Long Island which, as the invitation to his presentation last month at the Hampton Bays Public Library said, "charts how the island evolved over the decades and largely detached itself from New York City to become a self-sustaining entity with its own challenges, exclusions and triumphs."
Holiday Parade Sets CMO Main Street Aglow
Main Street was aglow with holiday lights as the Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches, made its way down Main Street on Saturday.
PBA Brightens Holidays for 227 Kids
It was a Winter Wonderland at the Premm-B.O.C.E.S. Learning Center in Oakdale as Santa delivered toys to 227 special needs students courtesy of the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association. St. Nick arrived in a special Emergency Services "sleigh" loaded with gifts and the officers spent the day helping make the holidays bright. "It was a fantastic day for everyone involved," said PBA President Lou Civello, who was joined by 1st Vice President John Hnat and many officers and staff at the annual give-away.
Juan Amazing Christmas Gift
Use whatever phrases you must to explain what happened to the Yankee Universe this week but it all comes out the same. Pushing all your chips in, making a statement or whatever other fun sayings fans and media will use can be interchanged, but one thing is for certain ... The Evil Empire is back!
Macchia places 10th at Foot Locker Nationals
With just one race left on the High School Cross Country calendar for 2023, William Floyd's superstar distance runner Zariel Macchia toed the line at the historic Balboa Park in San Diego, California on December 9th with a chance at history as she sought to become the first Long Island female to win the historic event.
Stony Brook Freshman Wins $100,000 Scholarship During Dr. Pepper's College Football Challenge
Stony Brook University freshman Mohamed Adam was invited to partake in the annual Dr. Pepper Tuition Toss out in Las Vegas, Nevada where he and a bunch of other students from across the country would participate for the chance to win a $100,000 scholarship.
Smithtown West's Melore Named Suffolk County's Best Wide Receiver
Smithtown West's Melore Named Suffolk County's Best Wide Receiver
Local Football Players Honored at Suffolk County Awards Dinner
Another year of high school football has come and gone in Suffolk County and it was time to look back at the year it was while honoring the best individuals to play this season. The South Shore Press would now like to take some time to congratulate those who received the recognitions of All County or received any individual accolades at the awards dinner that took place following the Long Island Championship.
Tree Lighting Illuminates Mastic Beach for the Holidays
The sky was lit with the colors of the holidays, and Santa made an appearance Saturday at the Greater Mastic Beach Chamber of Commerce's annual tree lighting hosted by Ultimate Mower on Commack Road. There were giveaways for the kids, and cheery music rang through the community courtesy of Party 105.3 and Big Hits 98.1, which gave out prizes for holiday music trivia.
Who Was Walter T. Shirley?
While many are familiar with the South Shore community known as Shirley, not everyone knows it was named for the developer who put the area on the map–Walter T. Shirley.
911 Service Restored in Suffolk: A Close Call with Crisis Averted
It has been a week since Suffolk County grappled with a 911 emergency system outage, which lasted over twelve hours and highlighted the importance of reliable communication in emergencies. As the community reflects on this incident, the focus has shifted to learning from this experience and bolstering system reliability.
Local Food Pantries Illuminate Holiday Season with Acts of Kindness
As the holiday season blankets Long Island in a warm, festive glow, an underlying issue often escapes the spotlight. Behind the picturesque landscapes and cozy neighborhoods, more than 200,000 Long Islanders, including nearly 70,000 children, wrestle with food insecurity. The struggle to put food on the table is a stark reality for many, but during these challenging times, the unsung heroes of local food pantries step up.
Incoming County Legislator Arrested
Suffolk Legislator-Elect Catherine Stark was arrested over the weekend by Riverhead Town Police on charges of operating a vehicle while impaired. Set to take over the office held by Legislator Albert Krupski, where she served as chief of staff, Stark revealed she is battling cancer, and had taken prescribed medication in the hours preceding the arrest.
Lucky Spin at Jake's 58 Brings $2.3 Million Jackpot
A spin at the Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars game at Jake's 58 turned into a $2.3 million payoff for an East Northport resident last week, the biggest payout ever at the Islandia casino.
Christmas Parade Canceled Due to Weather, No Rain Date, Community Disappointed
Mother Nature did a Bah Humbug on the annual holiday parade sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics & Shirley for Sunday, leaving residents disappointed and flustered over the popular event having no rain date.
Brookhaven C.A.R.E.S. Forum Highlights Critical Housing Initiatives
Brookhaven Town Hall was the venue for Brookhaven C.A.R.E.S. Rental Housing Forum, an event highlighting its efforts to address the current affordable housing crisis. Deputy Commissioner of Housing and Community Development Marie M. Michel, alongside Diane Castro, Rental Subsidy Program Coordinator, spearheaded the forum to discuss key housing initiatives and programs. This gathering was particularly significant in highlighting the various housing assistance programs and their accessibility to residents of Brookhaven.
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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.
South Shore Press Video Vault: Colonial Youth & Family Services Summer Camp
If you're looking for a month-long summer camp for your kids, Colonial Youth and Family Services is hosting one
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Horse Racing Authority
Hector Soler has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after years of service at a leading horse racing association.