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Cultures on Display in Patchogue Village
Patchogue Village came alive with music, dancing, and vibrant cultural displays as thousands gathered to celebrate the 3rd Annual Hispanic Cultural Heritage Parade. Organized by Village Trustee Lizbeth Carrillo, the event highlighted Hispanic culture and served as a showcase for the variety of businesses in the area.
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"Mental and behavioral health knows no boundaries and affects everybody regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, and profession," said County Executive Edward Romaine. "In Suffolk County, we are fully committed to providing our employees with the resources not only to do their jobs effectively but to live a prosperous life. Through this initiative, we want to remove the stigmas and stereotypes associated with mental health."
Human Face of Drug Epidemic at Fentanyl Summit
Organized by Suffolk District Attorney Raymond Tierney, the summit put a human face on the carnage wreaked by the fentanyl coming over the open southern border in a massive drug trade operated by Mexican cartels. An American dies every five seconds from the drugs, and law enforcement has intercepted enough of them to kill every American many times over.
Center Moriches Memorial Day Parade
Center Moriches hosted a Memorial Day parade and remembrance ceremony.
Deadly Force Authorized in Trump Raid
The 30 heavily armed FBI agents who raided former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate were authorized to use deadly force, according to recently released records, and had a trauma team embedded with maps to the nearest hospital.
Hero Welcome for Trump in the Bronx
Breaking free from a New York trial engineered by the Biden administration to keep him off the campaign trail, Republican candidate for president Donald Trump received a hero's welcome in the South Bronx, a Democrat stronghold that saw 30,000 residents come out to greet him.
A Memorial Day Symbol: the Red Poppy
 The red poppy, ubiquitous around Memorial Day, traces its roots as a “Flower of Remembrance” to World War I and a poem by a Canadian surgeon who was struck by the blooming of the crimson flower in fields where so many had been killed.
Center Moriches Honors Hometown Heroes
The Hometown Heroes of Center Moriches are proudly on display along Main Street, thanks to the efforts of three eighth graders and the support of the community.
Long Island Officials Serious about Retail Crime
Organized Retail Crime (ORC) was the headline of a recent summit called by Congressman Anthony D'Esposito (R-Island Park) and attended by more than a dozen officials and business reps.
Suffolk Officials Designate EMS Appreciation Week
The third week in May will be dedicated to emergency workers as "EMS Appreciation Week."
Comptroller Internships Announced
Community college students interested in accounting and computer science can land internships with Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy's office within the Department of Audit and Control.
Gilgo Investigators Return to Suspect Home
The Gilgo murder case is back in the headlines as a team of investigators returned to the home of the prime suspect in the case, architect Rex Heuermann, who's been jailed since July for the alleged murder of four women in a crime spree that has horrified Long Island.
New Minnesota Flag Has Islamic Symbol
"Minnesota has been conquered. It is now Islamist," proclaimed Jacqueline Toboroff, editor of the Manhattan Press. "They have literally replaced the Irish, British, German, Scandinavian Christians and the Native Americans that were on the flag since 1858."
Great Brookhaven Cleanup
Environmentally minded residents and those who want their town to look a little bit better participated in the Great Brookhaven Cleanup, an annual effort that removed tons of litter and debris from the landscape.
Trump Turns Lawfare Lemons into Lemonade
Stuck in New York in what legal experts are calling a sham trial and blatant election interference by President Joe Biden, Donald Trump blew the Big Apple away with press briefings and an epic campaign rally across the river in New Jersey attended by nearly 100,000 supporters.
Rally for New Laws as Drug Epidemic Sweeps State
Fentanyl is killing New Yorkers at a frightening pace, and the legislature must act now on bills to end the carnage. That was the message from a bipartisan group of Suffolk officials at a rally Friday imploring state leaders to enact four bills, including Chelsey's Law, they hope will turn the tide on the deadly drug epidemic.
Carville Throws Biden Under the Bus
The latest Democrat pundit to throw Joe Biden under the bus is James Carville, the former Clinton rainmaker, who took exception to the president's crowing about the U.S. economy under his watch.
Flynn: Deliver the Truth, Whatever the Cost
He was a man at the highest levels of U.S. military intelligence. He knew the country's secrets. When he signed on with President Donald Trump, the Deep State took him out.
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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.