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Nov 13, 2024

Historic Presidential Elections and Military Conflicts in our Nation

During this past week, the United States has a new Presidentelect in Donald J. Trump to lead this nation for the second time in the last three political terms. In our history, there have been major political elections that have fallen near Veterans Day. While the United States is not directly engaged in any wars, this country has openly supported the Ukrainians against Russia, Taiwan from the threats of China, and tried to mediate the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians over the Gaza Strip conflict. At this time, there are past moments that American Presidents carried out political campaigns through times of warfare and national foreign policy concerns. This process continues today through the transfer of power that will be constitutionally carried out in January. The Trump Administration will assume major concerns that were seen through the following examples of past presidential terms. 

Nov 13, 2024

Will or Trust? Which is best?

Whether a trust or last will and testament ("will") is better for you is dependent on your assets, circumstances, and personal goals.  Every person is different and therefore every estate plan should be tailored to the individual.

Nov 13, 2024

Visit a Museum for Free with the Library's Pass Program

Our museum passes can be reserved by Mastics-MorichesShirley Community card holders who are at least 18 years of age. Patrons need a valid, unexpired, unblocked, adult library card with fines not exceeding $25.00 to reserve a museum pass. This includes patrons who have signed up for a temporary library card via the website. Patrons must present their library card and 

Nov 12, 2024

He's Back: Shirley Sign Gardener and Wife Celebrate the Re-election of DJT

He also predicted a landslide victory for former President Donald J. Trump in the 2024 General Election.

Nov 12, 2024

William Floyd Colonials advance to semifinals after defeating Sachem East

The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team secured a spot in the semifinals of the Suffolk County Division I playoffs with a decisive 43-22 victory over Sachem East.

Nov 12, 2024

Mastic Beach man pleads guilty in execution-style murder case

Joseph Scalafani, a resident of Mastic Beach, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Alex Smith.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University develops climate-focused academic initiatives

Stony Brook University is intensifying its efforts to create climate-focused academic programs aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills for a workforce impacted by climate change.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University honors veterans with heartfelt ceremony

Stony Brook University commemorated Veterans Day with a ceremony held on November 11 at the Sidney Gelber Auditorium.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University hosts events for Native American Heritage Month

Stony Brook University is commemorating Native American Heritage Month, recognizing the significant contributions of Native American and Indigenous Peoples.

Nov 12, 2024

Documentary explores discovery of hidden rainforest in Madagascar

A newly discovered tropical rainforest in Madagascar is drawing global scientific attention.

Nov 12, 2024

Medford man pleads guilty after fatal crash leaves one dead

Dolores Mancialandaverde, a 28-year-old from Medford, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a motor vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality and left another individual seriously injured.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook PhD student receives prestigious DoD NDSEG Fellowship

Adebayo Braimah, a PhD student in computer science at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship for 2024.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook hosts conference promoting inclusive opportunities for disabled individuals

The second annual Inclusion Done Right! (IDR!) Conference convened a diverse group of participants at Stony Brook University to discuss and advance practices that promote inclusion, participation, and accessibility.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook reveals winners of Shop Red T-shirt design contest

The Auxiliary Services Association (ASA) has announced the winners of the Shop Red T-Shirt Design Contest at Stony Brook University.

Nov 12, 2024

Zeldin Tagged to be in Trump's Cabinet as EPA Administrator

Zeldin Tagged to be in Trump's Cabinet as EPA Administrator

Nov 12, 2024

Trump Taps NY Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be UN Ambassador

Trump Taps NY Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be UN Ambassador

Nov 11, 2024

Veterans Honored at Middle Island Ceremony

Every year, the community gathers at Bartlett Pond Park in Middle Island to recognize veterans in a special ceremony among the monuments of the nation's wars assembled at the park.

Nov 11, 2024

Man on the Street Talks About the Election

With Donald Trump making history by becoming both the 45th and 47th president and sweeping Suffolk with 402,924 votes, the South Shore Press asked Long Islanders what they thought of the election.

Nov 11, 2024

Hilton Comes to Patchogue? A Revised State of Hotelier Affairs

"Tell us the village of Patchogue hates its residents without saying the village of Patchogue hates its residents," Michael Ida wrote on Facebook in response to the latest news developments about the hotel.

Nov 11, 2024

Trump Derangement Syndrome is a Legitimate Mental Illness

As the husband of a social worker, those words are not written in a mocking tone, shared lightly, or meant to belittle those who lost their minds following the election of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.

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Plaintiff Linkedto Partners LLC Accuses Digital Asset Firm DeFi Technologies Inc. of Securities Fraud

Linkedto Partners LLC has initiated a class-action lawsuit against DeFi Technologies Inc., accusing them of securities fraud by allegedly making false statements about their financial health between May and November of this year.


Plaintiff alleges auto dealer and bank conspired in deceptive financing scheme

In a lawsuit filed on December 5th in Brooklyn's Eastern District Court of New York against Generation Kia Inc., Esran L. Boothe claims he was misled into an inflated car financing deal through deceptive practices involving electronic contracts...


UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce business victimized by fraudsters sues The Moroccan Deal Inc., alleging deceptive investment scheme

In a striking legal move, UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce company based in New York City has filed a lawsuit against The Moroccan Deal Inc., accusing them along with two individuals of orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme involving...