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Local Leaders Across Suffolk County React to Biden Bowing Out
the voters who witnessed his debate debacle against Donald
Letters From the Deep State: Another Chapter Exposed
Another chapter in the Letters of the Deep State saga was written to give President Biden a shove out the door as he contemplated his reelection after his disastrous debate with Donald Trump.
Resiliency Plan Will Bolster Suffolk's Coast
Suffolk's coast will be bolstered under a plan announced last week by County Executive Ed Romaine. Phase 1 of a $1.3 million Coastal Resiliency Program aims to protect the mainland and improve water quality and wildlife habitat at three county-owned sites in Westhampton Beach and East Islip.
State Closes Prisons as Crime Runs Rampant
As crime runs rampant across the state, New York’s Progressive Democrats march ahead with their pro-criminal policies. Their latest move is the closure of the upstate Sullivan and Great Meadow prisons. 
Local Leaders Across Suffolk County React to Biden Bowing Out
Now that Joe Biden has listened to the leadership of his party and the voters who witnessed his debate debacle against Donald Trump, local officials had a lot to say about what his departure from the presidential race means for the nation.
Trump Haters Outed by Libs of TikTok Posse
The Libs of TikTok drew the ire of the woke world when it started to post the messages of left-wing Liberal crazies verbatim. It seemed that their memes and diatribes were okay for their own consumption, but when everyone else got to see them accumulated in one place, that was grounds for triggering.
Joseph Mazzarella, 90, A True Pioneer
Family and friends are mourning the loss of Joseph Mazzarella, who came to the U.S. from Italy in 1960, raised a family, and became a pillar of his community.
Shirley Man Plants Trump Sign Garden
Some people keep their politics to themselves, but not Bob Belonzi of Shirley: he puts it all out there for the world to see. Drivers passing by his house on William Floyd Parkway can't t miss his signs supporting Donald Trump and making his thoughts known on his opponent, Joe Biden.
Turbine Blade Failure Shuts Nantucket Beaches
The beautiful beaches of Nantucket Island, the preferred summer spot of the very wealthy, were shut down when debris from a failed wind turbine washed ashore. The fiberglass shards and other flotsam came from a 351-foot windmill blade from Vineyard Wind, a green energy array of 10 units 15 miles off the Massachusetts Coast. 
Suffolk Sewer Plan Now Up to the Voters
Suffolk officials have done their part, and now it's up to the voters to approve a sales tax increase to fund a long-range plan to protect the county's water through massive investments in sewers and private cesspool upgrades.
From the Streets of Suffolk County: Trump Assassination Reaction
infamy alongside the assassination
Long Island Leaders React to Trump Assassination Attempt
Trump Shot at Campaign Rally, World Reacts to Assassination Attempt
Stop & Shop Bails Out of Coram, Announces Closure of 32 Stores
Shoppers in Coram will have one less option as Stop & Shop has announced the closure of its store on Middle Country Road as part of a downsizing affecting three other Long Island locations and many more in the Northeast.
Senator in Suffolk Seeking Support for Brain Injury Bill
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was in Suffolk Friday, meeting with veterans and local officials to rally support for her bill to address traumatic brain injuries caused by soldiers firing their own weapons, the "Signature Wound of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
SALT Caucus Looks to Restore Tax Deduction
Members of Congress from Long Island have not given up on SALT, the tax break that favors high-priced states such as New York.
Biden Drains Northeast Gas Reserve
The Biden administration admitted that flooding the market was a ploy to lower prices at the pump for the July 4 holiday, a move similar to his draining of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower fuel prices.
Repaving Slated for Long Island Roads
The going will be a lot smoother for motorists on five Long Island roads thanks to the $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill and a decision by the governor to move the projects along.
Senator Murray Hosts Pizza and Politics Fundraiser
“Pizza and Politics” were on the menu at a recent fundraiser hosted by Senator Dean Murray at Alfredo’s in Ridge. The former Assemblyman is seeking his second two-year term in the legislature’s upper house. 
Patriotic Day in Patchogue
It was a patriotic day in Patchogue as the village created July 4 with a parade down Main Street.
July 4th Crowd Drawn to Bellport
The 66th Annual Artists on the Lane exhibit took place on July 4 in Bellport.
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Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale
Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.
Who Will Run Against Hochul for Governor of New York?
The South Shore Press had a conversation with New York State Conservative Party Chair, Gerry Kassar on his thoughts who might be considering a race for the Governor’s office from the Republican/Conservative side of the race.
Greenport brewery founder on Reggae Fest: 'a kickoff of summer'
Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. in Peconic is planning a bigger-than-ever Reggae Fest for Saturday, May 3, with top acts and plenty of craft brews.