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Local Fire Companies Cry Foul Over Crippling Federal Mandates
Using the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as a battering ram, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking aim at volunteer fire companies across New York and the nation.
Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Andrew Cuomo's Legal Fees
Former Governor Cuomo spent $67,700 on a poll testing the waters of a potential political comeback. He also received a $565,000 check from the New York State Comptroller for legal fees he spent defending himself against charges that did not result in a conviction.
Suffolk County Judge Blocks Outside-Income Ban for Legislators
The outside income ban was part of a larger, previously passed pay raise package. The deal required a limit of $35,000 in outside income in exchange for the pay raise. The outside income limit part of the deal is now on hold due to the judge's ruling.
"Rome is Burning" but NYS Passed Hug a Sheep Day
Amid the crush of a financial crisis, a crime crisis, and an illegal immigrant crisis the New York state legislature and the Governor took the time to create a series of resolutions creating "Commemorative Days" for New York.
Hochul Signs Eight E-Bike and Lithium-Ion Battery Laws
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of eight bills aimed at raising awareness about the safe use of e-bikes and products that contain lithium-ion batteries.
Brother Hopes to Convince New York to Have a Gold Star Family License Plate
Gold Star Mother license plates are available in New York. But, there is no plate NY for family members who lost a loved one in the ultimate sacrifice to our country
Plates for Pisces but not Gold Star Families.
You can get a special license plate for just about anything in NY. You can even order personalized vanity plates. But, you can't get a Gold Star Family plate to honor and remember someone in your family who was killed while actively serving in the United States armed forces.
New York State Police Warn of E-ZPass Text Scam and Scam Calls Impersonating Police
New York State Police (NYSP) is warning people of a scam happening right now in NY.
Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race
Biden announces he will not run again. Will stay in office until end of term. South Shore Press is following statewide and national reaction.
The Conequences of Slamming the Brakes on Congestion Pricing
South Shore Press covered all the machinations around the NY budget negotiations and Governor Kathy Hochul's last minute "pause" of the controversial Congestion Pricing Scheme. Now that some time has passed, SSP is taking a look at the implications from that pause.
Court Blocks Biden Billion Dollar Student Loan Bailout
As national debt continues to soar, President Joe Biden announced $1.2 million in a new round of student loan debt transfer to taxpayers. This latest round of debt transfer would 'benefit' roughly 35,000 public service workers enrolled in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Unemployment Soars Across the Country
DOL announced on X, "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Initial claims were 243,000 for the week ending 7/13 (+20,000). Insured unemployment was 1,867,000 for the week ending 7/6 (+20,000). That's the highest level of unemployment since November 2021. The unemployment in Suffolk County sits at 3.5%.
Hochul Launches State-Wide Listening Tour To Ban of Smartphones in Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul is getting closer to issuing a statewide ban on smartphones in New York's schools. She kicked off a statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use in schools.
House Passes SAVE Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Federal Elections
The House of Representatives passed a bill earlier this month that requires people to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. It also requires individual states to check their voter roles for non-citizen voters.
House GOP wants federal workers back in the office
Four years post-pandemic just 75% of federal agencies are still utilizing less than half of their allocated office space. The federal government maintains a massive real estate presence in Washing, DC and yet very few of the workers are showing up each day.
Trump's Defiant Fist Wasn't the First to Fly High in the Face of Bullets
Right after an assassin tried to kill President Donald J. Trump, his savagely bold reaction was not to bolt from the stage as bullets flew, but with blood dripping down his face, to defiantly pump his fist in the air and shout 'Fight, Fight, Fight!'
Statewide and National Leaders React to Assassination Attempt on President Trump
South Shore Press is following national reaction to the assassination attempt made on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania earlier tonight.
Retail Worker Safety Act Sits Unsigned on Hochul's Desk
The New York State Senate and Assembly passed the Retail Worker Safety Act which requires large corporations to install costly panic buttons throughout all workplaces.
AT&T Phone Records Breach Affects 110 Million Customers
Approximately 110 million AT&T customers had their data stolen in a data breach that included phone call and text message records.
Congresswomen Crack Down on College Campus Antisemitism
New York Congresswomen Elise Stefanik (R-21) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-11) joined forces in introducing the University Accountability Act to impose penalties on educational institutions that fail to protect the civil rights of their students. Anti-Semitic incidents on college campuses increased by 700% following the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7th, 2023 prompting action by the Congresswomen.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Stony Brook Ronald McDonald House seeking designers
Interior designers can now donate their services as part of the development of the Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Applications to participate in Stony Brook’s build for a great cause are due by Nov. 30th.
Omaha coming to Huntington, courtesy of IRL Movie Club
Tickets for the October 12 screening are $18 for the general public and $11 for CAC members. IRL members will only have to pay $5.