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Good News for Those Hit With Astronomical Toll By Mail Late Fees
The "Tollpayer Protection Act" passed both the New York State Senate and Assembly and establishes much needed change to how those who do not use an EZ Pass receive toll bills and any associated late fees and fines.
Deborah Williams
Every aspect of our lives is touched by politics and policy whether it be what you can use to kill the weeds in your yard; how clean your drinking water is; to whether America will supply weapons to another country.
Panico Packs Powerful Punch In Fight Against Signs Plastered Across Brookhaven
You can't miss them while driving in and around the South Shore: lawn signs plastered all over the community on light poles and right of ways, pushing everything from power washing to bathtub reglazing to cars for sale.They're not only an eyesore, but they're also placed around town illegally.In an effort to maintain clean communities, Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico led the charge along with local leaders to trash the illegally placed signs and spruce up the area.Supervisor Panico was joined by Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro, Councilman Neil A Manzella, Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig, Councilman Neil Foley, and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich.The community wide cleanup was a huge success, with public officials nearly filling a 40-yard dumpster.
Extended License Hours if You're Getting Hitched
If you're about to walk down the aisle and take the plunge, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle is making it easier for you to pick up a marriage license.
Mastic Beach Ambulance Company Open House
If you're looking for a family friendly event to take the kids, want to learn more about emergency responders, or are considering becoming a volunteer firefighter, then the Mastic Beach Ambulance Company has an upcoming event for you.
Suffolk County's Top Cop Shares Personal Story on Beating Cancer
Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon Jr. was only 34 years old, then protecting and serving the community as a captain with the NYC Department of Corrections.
Bring on Niagara!
This will be the first time in history that the Niagara Purple Eagles and Stony Brook will meet up. The Purple Eagles earned the automatic qualifier to the NCAA Tournament after defeating No. 22 Fairfield, 11-10, to clinch their first-ever MAAC Championship.
Women Wolves with the W
Drexel didn't make it easy for the Wolves as they stormed out to a 2-0 lead before Stony Brook came fighting back. Clare Levy scored to make it 2-1, but quickly thereafter the Dragons would score again taking a 3-1 lead. A goal by Ellie Masera cut the lead back to one before the break. Drexel continued to score in the 3rd and had a 5-3 lead but Stony Brook never gave up.
Sanders Throwing Hat Into The Ring Again For US Senate
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced Monday that he will run for re-election for a fourth term as Senator from Vermont. Sanders first went to the Senate in 2006.
SCPD's Bravest Graduates
The South Shore Press congratulates and thanks the 136 brave men and women who will protect and serve families across Suffolk County, who just graduated from the Suffolk County Police Academy.
Police Will Pay Big Bucks For Social Workers
If you're a social worker with a passion for helping people and want to make a solid salary, the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is looking to hire you.
Operation Smoke Out Nets Vape Arrests
Suffolk shops selling vape products to minors found out how seriously county officials take such offenses as "Operation Smoke Out," which led to a crackdown that netted 3,000 illegal devices and the arrest of four merchants. Of the 53 establishments recently checked by police, 30% were found to have broken the law in what officials said was the second-largest confiscation of vapes in county history.
Helping Makes U Happy Helps Suffolk County Families This Summer
Plenty of people packed the outside sidewalks of the "Helping Makes U Happy" headquarters in Center Moriches, to help them feed families in need this summer.
Tougher Penalties in NY for Assaulting Retail Workers
Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-North Shore/South Brooklyn) claims victory as her bill was signed into law Sunday by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The bill elevates an assault of a retail worker to a Class D felony in the Second Degree. The proposal recently included in the state budget will go into effect in October.
Senate Moves to Pass "No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act"
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced a bill that would prevent any campus Hamas-sympathizers arrested and convicted of a crime stemming from anti-Israel protests from receiving any student loan bailout from taxpayers.
Tom Barton
Sports, it's in his blood. Other than his amazing wife and growing family, it's all he thinks about. That passion carries over into local sports coverage for the South Shore Press.
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Profiles in Reporting: Bob Chartuk
That's when South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk grabbed a notepad, gathered stories, and banged away on a typewriter as a reporter for the first time.
Analysis: GOP Eats Their Own, While Democrats Dig In and Defend.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment of Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife charging bribery, conspiracy, unlawful foreign influences, and money laundering. The Cuellars are alleged to have accepted nearly $600,000 in this scheme.
The Eagles Are Flying Again
The Eagles won the title by sweeping Eastport South Manor and extending their winning streak to 6 games. Tucker Brown earned the win going four innings and John Margolies came into a bases loaded concern, but left without allowing a run. Margolies finished the games earning the save and four strikeouts for his 3 innings of relief work.
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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.
Are The Mets Going with a Youth Movement?
It’s hard to believe that the New York Mets, with a billionaire owner, might opt for a youth movement after spending so much on a star player like Juan Soto just last season, but that nightmare might become a reality for Amazin’ fans.
Bowl Season Brings Value
The new landscape of college football has brought many changes, and the transfer portal has significantly affected bowl games. More and more players are opting out of bowl games if their teams aren’t in the College Football Playoff, and while that is disappointing for fans, it gives sports bettors an edge.