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May 26, 2026
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The Republican Party is not having a civil war. It’s having a facelift, and President Donald Trump is holding the scalpel.


May 26, 2026
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Covering the Trump White House: An Insider’s Account

South Shore Press White House Correspondent Neil W. McCabe offers a behind-the-scenes look at covering President Trump’s second White House term, from Marine One rope lines and Oval Office confrontations to the competitive culture inside the White House briefing room.

May 25, 2026
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Communities Unite In Patriotism on Memorial Day

Communities across Suffolk County came together through parades, ceremonies and memorial tributes to honor America’s fallen service members and reflect on the sacrifices made for the nation’s freedom.

May 23, 2026
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From Major League Baseball To Ground Zero

Former Major League Baseball player Frank Tepedino discusses his transition from professional sports to public service following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Trump Using a Scalpel, Not Chainsaw, for GOP "Facelift"

The Republican Party is not having a civil war. It’s having a facelift, and President Donald Trump is holding the scalpel.




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May 23, 2026
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Suffolk Tables Worship Protest Buffer Bill

A proposed Suffolk County law restricting demonstrations near houses of worship has been tabled while a federal lawsuit challenges a nearly identical Nassau County measure, setting up a wider debate over free speech and religious protections.

May 22, 2026
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Gunhild, Mother of Kings

A beautiful Viking queen, dark magic, bloody battles, pagan curses and a death in a bog — the strange and violent saga of Gunhild, “Mother of Kings,” reads less like ancient history and more like an early version of Game of Thrones.

May 22, 2026
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Does Your Power of Attorney Allow Gifting?

Families are often shocked to learn that a single missing provision in a Power of Attorney can completely change their options during a nursing home crisis.

May 22, 2026
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SSP Op Ed: Albany’s War on Your Wallet Continues

Scrap congestion pricing. Repeal the electric mandates. Expand energy production. Stop punishing homeowners and businesses. Rein in the spending addiction that has made New York one of the most unaffordable states in America.

May 22, 2026
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Health Care Dispute Raises Alarm Across Long Island

A contract dispute between Healthfirst and Catholic Health could leave thousands of Long Islanders facing higher medical costs and disrupted care as officials warn patients are being caught in the middle of a growing health care crisis.

May 22, 2026
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GOP to Hochul: Cut the Gas Tax Now!

New York State Senate Republicans are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to suspend the state gas tax as drivers continue facing rising fuel prices across the state.

May 22, 2026
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America at 250: Love It or Leave It

As America gears up for its 250th birthday, you’d think this country was some dystopian nightmare judging by the professional victims clogging social media 24/7.

May 22, 2026
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Boy, 10, Seriously Hurt in E-Bike Crash

A 10-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after an e-bike crash in Lake Ronkonkoma that is adding fuel to growing concerns over children riding the high-speed vehicles on busy Long Island roads.

May 22, 2026
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Commack Sex Den Busted in Trafficking Probe

A suspected brothel masquerading as a quiet Long Island business was busted when Suffolk County cops swooped in and arrested two women in a human trafficking probe tied to a Commack Road property, authorities said.

May 22, 2026
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Memorial Day Weekend Brings Parades, Ceremonies And Summer Kickoff Across Suffolk

Memorial Day weekend will bring parades, ceremonies and community gatherings across Suffolk County as residents honor America’s fallen heroes and mark the unofficial start of summer on Long Island.

May 22, 2026
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South Shore Living: Why Suffolk County Still Feels Like Home

From waterfront sunsets and bustling downtowns to tight-knit communities and booming local businesses, Suffolk County’s South Shore continues to offer something many Americans are searching for: not just a place to live, but a place that truly feels like home.

May 22, 2026
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Redistricting Battles Could Reshape Congress And America

Redistricting battles are intensifying nationwide as Republicans and Democrats fight over congressional maps that could determine control of the U.S. House for years, with courts increasingly becoming the final arbiters in America’s political power struggle.

May 21, 2026
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Drunk Drivers Warned: Get Caught, Car Gets Crushed

Suffolk County officials announced an aggressive summer crackdown on drunken and drug-impaired driving, warning motorists that under certain circumstances the county can confiscate and even crush vehicles seized in DWI-related cases.

May 21, 2026
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Bayport Trio Accused in Torture Death of 7-Year-Old Girl

A horrifying child abuse case tied to a Bayport family has stunned Suffolk County after prosecutors accused three generations of women of allegedly torturing and imprisoning a 7-year-old girl before she died from a massive untreated infection.

May 21, 2026
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EMS Heroes Honored for Courage Under Pressure

Suffolk County legislators honored 18 emergency medical service professionals during a ceremony marking EMS Appreciation Week at the William H. Rogers Legislative Building in Hauppauge.

May 21, 2026
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Geek Squad Peep? Best Buy Worker Busted

A Best Buy employee is accused of secretly sending a customer’s intimate photos to his own phone after she handed over her device for technical help, Suffolk County police said.

May 21, 2026
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Renovation On Tap For Historic Lake Grove Church

A landmark church building featured on the Village of Lake Grove seal will receive long-awaited renovations this summer following recent vandalism and years of wear.

May 21, 2026
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Indicted in Slaying of Defenseless One-Legged Man

A West Babylon man has been indicted in the savage robbery and killing of a 65-year-old amputee who prosecutors say never had a chance to defend himself during the brutal attack on a quiet Deer Park street.

May 21, 2026
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Five School Budgets Back To The Drawing Board

Long Island voters approved most school budgets Tuesday, but several major tax-cap override proposals — including South Country’s controversial 13.45% increase — were soundly rejected at the polls.

May 21, 2026
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Food Gap Solved In Bellport With New Fine Fare Grocery Store

Bellport is set to regain a longtime community staple as a new Fine Fare supermarket prepares to open at the former Cirillo’s site.

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