News by Deborah Williams

News by Deborah Williams on South Shore Press


May 18, 2024

Let's Get Ready to Rumble: Biden and Trump Agree to Presidential Debates

Former President Donald Trump and President Biden agreed to two debates to be held in June and September.

May 18, 2024

Congress Tries to Crack Down on Illegals Who Attack Cops

The GOP-led House passed a bill that would deport illegal aliens who assault law enforcement officers and first responders.

May 18, 2024

Albany Lawmakers Want to Crack Down on Social Media Companies That Target Teens

Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy likened teen social media addiction to being hooked on heroin. Now some Empire State lawmakers want one more shot at cracking down on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter who are manipulating algorithms to get teens addicted.

May 13, 2024

Lawmakers Propose Strict Standards to Prevent Illegal Aliens From Voting

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), along with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act that would require proof of American citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.

May 13, 2024

Courts Shoot Down "Equal Rights" Proposal That Allows Kids to Transition Without Parental Permission

Local, national, and international headlines blasted a NYS Supreme Court ruling that blocked a public vote this November on an "Equal Rights Amendment" that would change the state constitution. Media and democratic lawmakers misleadingly called the ballot referendum initiative an "abortion referendum". While the court ruling is a big victory, it is likely only temporary. It likely will be appealed and could be overturned.

May 12, 2024

Mother's Day is a little Different this year

Every year is a little different on Mother's day. This year, on Mother's Day, we both appreciate mom and also mark the one-year anniversary of the death of my dear stepfather, Joe – mom's loving husband of nearly 40 years.

May 11, 2024

Radical Rule Could Allow Boys to Play Girls Sports in NYS High Schools

NY Regents propose radical new rule that ignores biological gender in school sports.

May 11, 2024

Biden Paints Rosy Economic Picture. Economic Data Shows Otherwise

The numbers are the numbers now matter how many ways you look at it.

May 9, 2024

Millions of Your Tax Dollars Now Paying for Political Campaigns

New York State just released the exact dollar figure on how much money taxpayers are spending on political campaigns for statewide candidates to run in contested primaries on June 25th, 2024.

May 9, 2024

Governor Hochul Blasted for Bigotry on "Black Kids" Comment

Black children in the Bronx don't know what computers are. Those are the exact words from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who faced fierce and immediate backlash for the racially insensitive comments.

May 7, 2024

CEO Faces Big Backlash For Backing Pro-Hamas Protestors

Andrew Dudum, founder and CEO of Hims, recently posted to X with high praise for the anti-Israel protestors on college campuses across the United States.

May 7, 2024

Good News for Those Hit With Astronomical Toll By Mail Late Fees

The "Tollpayer Protection Act" passed both the New York State Senate and Assembly and establishes much needed change to how those who do not use an EZ Pass receive toll bills and any associated late fees and fines.

May 6, 2024

Sanders Throwing Hat Into The Ring Again For US Senate

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced Monday that he will run for re-election for a fourth term as Senator from Vermont. Sanders first went to the Senate in 2006.

May 6, 2024

Tougher Penalties in NY for Assaulting Retail Workers

Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-North Shore/South Brooklyn) claims victory as her bill was signed into law Sunday by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The bill elevates an assault of a retail worker to a Class D felony in the Second Degree. The proposal recently included in the state budget will go into effect in October.

May 6, 2024

Senate Moves to Pass "No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act"

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced a bill that would prevent any campus Hamas-sympathizers arrested and convicted of a crime stemming from anti-Israel protests from receiving any student loan bailout from taxpayers.

May 6, 2024

Analysis: GOP Eats Their Own, While Democrats Dig In and Defend.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment of Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife charging bribery, conspiracy, unlawful foreign influences, and money laundering. The Cuellars are alleged to have accepted nearly $600,000 in this scheme.

Daily Feed

Sports

Fantasy Baseball - Do Not Overreact

It seems every season, no matter the level of manager in fantasy circles, everyone overreacts to the first few games of the season. This is a normal human response because you are so amped up to see these players perform that your first real glimpse makes a lasting impact, but it shouldn't.


Sports

The Best Final Four?

This year's Final Four doesn't feature a single Cinderella team. It doesn't have any true underdogs in the field. It doesn't even have anyone seeded anything other than #1 gunning for a title.


Local

BREAKING NEWS: Fatal Fire at Animal Sanctuary Kills Owner and 100-Plus Cats

Suffolk County Police Chief of Detectives William Doherty announced at midday on Monday, March 31st they are actively investigating the Medford blaze that took the lives of the beloved owner of Happy Cat Sanctuary and at least 100 cats.