News by Deborah Williams

News by Deborah Williams on South Shore Press


Nov 6, 2024

Prop. 1 Passes - Now, Get Ready for the Consequences

Prop. 1 Passes - Now, Get Ready for the Consequences

Nov 4, 2024

New York State Screws Over Suffolk County Volunteer Fire Departments

Suffolk County Volunteer Fire Departments Frozen Out of Some Funds – Awarded Others

Nov 4, 2024

Are Illegal Immigrants Getting a New Mobile Home Development In Eastport?

Are Illegal Immigrants Getting a New Mobile Home Development In Eastport?

Nov 4, 2024

On Veterans Day, Voting, and Littering

On Veterans Day, Voting, and Littering

Nov 2, 2024

Neighborhood Road Project in Mastic Beach is Moving Forward

The Town of Brookhaven selected the Beechwood Organization as the Master Developer for the Neighborhood Road Project in Mastic Beach back in October 2021. Now, the project is moving forward with the unveiling of the Master Plan draft.

Nov 1, 2024

Cuomo Could Be in Cuffs for Lying to Congress

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is accused of lying to Congress. The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has referred Cuomo to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for possible prosecution.

Nov 1, 2024

Suffolk County Crime Prevention Community Forum Coming Up

Suffolk County Crime Prevention Community Forum Coming Up

Oct 31, 2024

Suffolk County PBA and Legislator Lennon Host Veterans Clothing Drive until November 22

Suffolk County PBA and Legislator Lennon Host Veterans Clothing Drive until November 22

Oct 30, 2024

Are you a Bitter Clinger? A Nazi? A Fascist? Maybe You're Garbage? Democrats Think So.

Political parties and candidates have a long tradition of using biting insults against one another. In some ways, today's rhetoric looks tame compared to the past, but in other ways, it is very different and much uglier.

Oct 29, 2024

Gas Heating Bills Expected to be Higher this Winter

The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) released its projections saying that gas bills will be higher this winter, but those with electric heat will experience a bit of a break.

Oct 28, 2024

William Floyd Schools Responds Decisively To Student with a Handgun in the High School

After a recent incident involving a handgun in the Wm. Floyd High School, the District moved quickly to implement safety and detection measures to protect students and staff.

Oct 28, 2024

Just Say No to Prop. 1

Prop. 1 is not about equal rights, it's about granting special rights to certain groups of people and actually harming other groups of people – women and girls in particular.

Oct 25, 2024

Golden Day is Coming to New York's Elections

Golden Day is the one day that a New York voter can register to vote and vote on the same day – or sort of vote – by affidavit ballot.

Oct 24, 2024

Suffolk County is Graying and Going Back to Work

Older people are going back to work after retirement more than ever – or just not retiring when they planned.

Oct 23, 2024

Suffolk County Police and St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church Offering Free Breast Cancer Screening

Join the Suffolk County Police Department and St. Hugh of Lincoln R.C. Church for a Free Breast Cancer Screening November 8th.

Oct 23, 2024

Suffolk County Police Officer Yasmin Gallant receives the Law Enforcement Award

Suffolk County Police Officer Yasmin Gallant receives the Law Enforcement Award

Oct 22, 2024

NYS Announces Free SUNY and CUNY Applications for New York Students

In this rough economy, any savings from any place will help regular working families. Application fees can really add up if a student is applying to multiple schools and this is a welcome relief at a time when food and energy costs are crushing the average family budget.

Oct 21, 2024

LaLota v. Avlon Race Sparks Interest in Coram Civic Association Endorsements

Do Zip Codes matter? Why a zip code might have changed an endorsement in a Suffolk County Congressional race.

Oct 19, 2024

Chronic Absenteesism Plagues Classrooms Across Suffolk County

Common sense and education experts alike agree that the best place for the overwhelming majority of young people to learn is in the classroom. Getting in the way of that is a rash of chronic absenteeism in schools across New York State.

Oct 17, 2024

Hochul Gets an "F" on Fiscal Restraint - 2nd Worst in the Nation

The CATO Institute issued its 2024 fiscal report card on United States Governors and gave New York's Governor Kathy Hochul an "F" rating.

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Sports

Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer Wins Alumni Award

Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer and Science Teacher Claudine Weiner recently was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award from Stony Brook University.


Sports

Coach Desi Honored

This weekend the Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association honored legendary Coach Al Desiderio.


Local

Parents Protest at William Floyd High School

Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.