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President Trump says his administration may once again halt the Sunrise Wind project off Long Island after accusing Gov. Kathy Hochul of reneging on an agreement to allow the Constitution Pipeline to move natural gas from Pennsylvania into upstate New York and New England, where energy prices remain among the highest in the nation.
Selden to Host America 250 Celebration June 13th
Residents from across Suffolk County are invited to step back in time and celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary at the America 250th Celebration on Saturday, June 13th, at Veterans Memorial Park in Selden.
Mastic Beach Conservancy to Host Kelp Harvest, Art Workshop
Mastic Beach Conservancy will host a volunteer sugar kelp harvest and an art workshop later this month, giving residents two opportunities to learn about the marine plant's uses and environmental benefits.
The World Is Coming to America: FIFA World Cup 2026 Arrives at the Perfect Moment
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here, and let me tell you something, folks: there is no better backdrop for this global celebration than the United States of America, especially the crown jewel region of New York and New Jersey.
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Selden to Host America 250 Celebration June 13th
Residents from across Suffolk County are invited to step back in time and celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary at the America 250th Celebration on Saturday, June 13th, at Veterans Memorial Park in Selden.
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Thune’s Blanche Confirmation Undercut Shows How GOP Senators Jam GOP Presidents
Senate Majority Leader John R. Thune (R-S.D.) has been jamming up President Donald J. Trump since Trump's first term, though at the time he was only a committee chairman and a rising member of former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) leadership team.
Jan. 6-er Seeks Albany Seat
Philip Sean Grillo says his arrest, incarceration, and eventual pardon following the Jan. 6 Capitol protest strengthened his resolve to fight government overreach and stand up for working New Yorkers.
Historic Surf Boat Finds New Home at Manor
A retired surf boat now on display at the Manor of St. George is helping bring Long Island’s maritime past to life, highlighting the region’s early whaling industry and the generations of seafarers who once worked the waters of Moriches Bay and beyond.
Legislature Slams Brakes On Convention Plan
Suffolk Legislature Presiding Officer Anthony Piccirillo says $200 million earmarked for Ronkonkoma Hub plans should be redirected to real infrastructure needs.
Five-finger Discount Ends for 18 Accused Crooks
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney says his aggressive anti-shoplifting initiative is delivering results, with 18 alleged repeat offenders now facing felony charges after a sweeping crackdown on retail theft.
Gestating Parent Bill Blasted
A bill advancing through Albany that would replace the terms “mother” and “father” in state law with “gestating parent” and “non-gestating parent” is drawing strong reactions from Long Islanders, who say the change is unnecessary, offensive, and out of touch with the issues facing New Yorkers.
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A childhood trip to Lower Manhattan with his father left the author with a haunting memory of an elderly Italian immigrant whose “name” was not a name at all, but a number assigned long ago on a distant estate.
The Military Rise of General Dwight D. Eisenhower
“The question,” he said, “is just how long can you keep this operation on the end of a limb and let it hang there.”— General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sunday, June 4, 1944
SSP Video Vault: Barton Sees Bright Side of Judge Injury
Aaron Judge's rib injury sent shockwaves through the Yankees and Major League Baseball, but South Shore Press Sports Director Tom Barton says the diagnosis could have been much worse.
South Shore Press Video Vault: Barton's Best Bet
South Shore Press Sports Director and Managing Editor Stefan Mychajliw caught up with nationally known sports betting expert Tom Barton to discuss the ripple effects of Aaron Judge’s rib injury and what it means for the American League MVP race.
Election Manipulation: The Democrats Just Can’t Help Themselves
They Started With Local Elections. Now They’re Coming for the Sheriffs and District Attorneys.
Burner Prudenti: Probate, Administration and You
When a person passes away in New York State with assets that are solely in her name, a legal representative needs to be appointed to manage her estate.
SUFFOLK CLOSEUP: The 13 Magic Words Saving Water
Environmentalist John Turner calls them “13 magic words.” They are 13 words that were added to a measure approved in a countywide referendum in 2024 on an amendment to the Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act.
Researchers Track Great White Shark Off Long Island Coast
A great white shark named Bella has checked in off the coast of Long Island after traveling more than 178 miles in a week as part of her seasonal migration.
Suffolk Cuts Wait for Police Entrance Exam
Suffolk County taxpayers looking to join one of the nation’s largest police departments won’t have to wait four years for their shot anymor
New Yorkers Want Fair Maps, Not Partisan Gerrymandering
Democrats in Albany are once again pushing changes to New York’s redistricting system, prompting concerns that the proposals are designed to gain political advantage and reshape the balance of power in Congress.
Gunman Busted After Wild Street Shootout Leaves Two Wounded
A Long Island man is facing a slew of felony charges after allegedly opening fire during a heated late-night dispute that left two people wounded in Mastic Beach, police said.
Buffoon Bureaucrats Birth Woke Baby Bill
But if Albany lawmakers get their way, "Mother" and "Father" could soon become relics of the past. Instead, a proposed New York law would refer to them as "gestating parent" and "non-gestating parent."
Giglio: Bigger Budget, Bigger Burden on Families
The South Shore Press caught up with New York State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio in Albany, where the Suffolk County Republican argued that New York is becoming increasingly unaffordable under one-party Democratic control.
DeStefano Sounds Alarm on Albany Excess
The South Shore Press caught up exclusively with New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano in the halls of the Capitol in Albany this week to discuss several major issues facing New Yorkers as the legislative session winds down.
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