News by Deborah Williams

News by Deborah Williams on South Shore Press


May 21, 2025

Center Moriches Eighth Graders Present Community Projects

Center Moriches eighth grade students put their work from the International Baccalaureate (IB) research in a Gallery Walk and Showcase for all to see.

May 21, 2025

DOGE Report: Musk to Hit 130-Day Window, Trump Not “Tired of Winning”

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has a tremendous team. That can’t be argued. They are smart, focused, and work tirelessly. Most of all, they are patriots.

May 20, 2025

Timing of Biden’s Cancer Announcement Raises Questions

Over the weekend, the office of former President Joe Biden announced that Biden had been diagnosed with advanced, aggressive prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones.

May 19, 2025

Center Moriches Student Named State Champion in Marine Service Technology

Center Moriches High School student Gavin Bailey recently took top prize in the SkillsUSA competition.

May 16, 2025

Suffolk County DA Tierney: Fix To Close Drugged Driving Loophole Was Removed From The Budget

Suffolk County DA Tierney: Fix To Close Drugged Driving Loophole Was Removed From The Budget

May 15, 2025

Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Holds G.R.E.A.T. Program to Strengthen Families

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office just completed a six-week G.R.E.A.T. Families program with the William Floyd School District designed to strengthen families and build safer communities.

May 15, 2025

State May Give Some Districts Extension on Electric School Bus Mandate

The new state budget gives authority to the State Education Department Commissioner to give a 4-year delay of the mandated electrification of all school buses to some school districts.

May 14, 2025

Public Invited to See Reconstruction of Rare 18th Century Gunboat Discovered Beneath the World Trade Center

Beginning May 14th you are invited to witness the one-of-a-kind reconstruction of the rare ship will serve as the centerpiece of the museum’s America 250 anniversary exhibition.

May 14, 2025

Zeldin’s EPA Powering the Great American Comeback

Zeldin announced what he calls “31 Historic Actions to Power the Great American Comeback”.

May 14, 2025

Hochul Comes to Long Island Touting Budget Benefits for Nassau/Suffolk

Hochul said that the budget puts thousands of dollars back in the pockets of millions of families on Long Island over the coming year and beyond.

May 14, 2025

Long Island Pension Fraudster Caught by State Comptroller

The son of a Long Island state pensioner plead guilty this week to identity theft in connection with his theft of nearly $80,000 in pension payments.

May 13, 2025

Temperatures Are Rising, but Gas Prices Have Not

Temperatures Are Rising, but Gas Prices Have Not

May 13, 2025

DOGE Report: 500,000 Government Credit Cards Deactivated

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) deactivated 500,000 government credit cards.

May 12, 2025

Suffolk DA Blasts Governor Hochul and Albany Politicians for "Watering Down" Crime Reform Laws

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney says Governor Kathy Hochul’s “watered-down” discovery law changes fall short of meaningful reform.

May 8, 2025

Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Ducklings in Distress

Suffolk County Police Department Came to the Rescue of Duckings in Distress

May 8, 2025

Appellate Court Hands Democrats Big Win to Change Local Election Timing

New York's Even Year Election Law will go into effect.

May 8, 2025

‘LETITIAGATE’ –Hochul Pushes for Defense Slush Fund For NY Attorney General Letitia James

Hochul Pushes for Defense Slush Fund For NY Attorney General Letitia James

May 8, 2025

Suffolk County Police Department is Holding a Property Auction

Stop by the Suffolk County Police Department's property auction on May 14

May 8, 2025

Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is Saturday, May 10th

Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. This year the second Saturday is May 10th.

May 7, 2025

Arrests Made in Officer Stabbing in Amity Harbor

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina announced the arrest of a man who stabbed an officer in Amity Harbor.

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Sports

Record Setting Maggie McCormick Competes at Nationals

The Bay Shore Schools Board of Education recently recognized and congratulated girls varsity cross country standout Maggie McCormick for her outstanding achievements on the track and on the national stage. McCormick, who has committed to the University of Florida, was honored for her performance at the Nike Cross Country Nationals, one of the most prestigious high school running events in the country.


Sports

Ducks Have First Signing of 2026

The Long Island Ducks have announced the team’s first signing of 2026, welcoming Major League veteran outfielder Jacob Robson. Robson will begin his first season with the Ducks, his second in the Atlantic League, and his 10th season in professional baseball.


Local

The King is Back in the South Shore Press

The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.