News by Karl Grossman

News by Karl Grossman on South Shore Press


Jan 17, 2024

50th Anniversary of Press Club of Long Island

It was 50 years ago and I was at my desk at the Suffolk County office of the daily Long Island Press reading an article about a reporter being jailed for not divulging the identity of a source. Sources, especially in investigative reporting, are invaluable, golden.

Jan 10, 2024

A Celebration of Non-Partisanship and Big Salute to Ed Romaine

If only Washington would be this way.

Jan 3, 2024

The Year That Has Now Passed

The year 2023 had a stormy ending in Suffolk County, a year of great storminess in which general violence in the world—war—colored life here and widely.

Dec 27, 2023

Decision on LIPA Becoming a Full Public Utility Nears

With the New York State Legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul to decide in coming months whether to accept the recommendations of the state's Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority, it would be instructive to consider how LIPA began—and the work of two people instrumental in the creation of LIPA in 1986.

Dec 20, 2023

Electricity from the Wind, Will a Landing in Shirley Come Next?

"We celebrated 'First Power' today when the first wind turbine, 35 miles off the Montauk coast, was turned on and began transmitting electricity to the Cove Hollow substation," declared Judith Hope in an emailed message as the first turbine in the South Fork Wind Farm began producing electricity this month and feeding it into the Long Island Power Authority's Cove Hollow substation in East Hampton.

Dec 13, 2023

Making Long Island

Lawrence R. Samuel has written a book about Long Island which, as the invitation to his presentation last month at the Hampton Bays Public Library said, "charts how the island evolved over the decades and largely detached itself from New York City to become a self-sustaining entity with its own challenges, exclusions and triumphs."

Nov 29, 2023

Report of Legislative Commission on the Future of LIPA

The Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority, a bipartisan eight-member panel, has concluded that LIPA should be a full public utility and operate the electric system on Long Island itself, not contract out the work.

Nov 22, 2023

It's Our Son, The Judge

It's Our Son, The Judge

Nov 15, 2023

2023 Election Results -- Very Good News for Suffolk County

2023 Election Results -- Very Good News for Suffolk County

Nov 1, 2023

Maureen's Haven Homeless Outreach -- Led by Mastic Beach Native

Maureen's Haven Homeless Outreach -- Led by Mastic Beach Native

Oct 25, 2023

In Suffolk, "Rally in Solidarity with Israel"

In Suffolk, "Rally in Solidarity with Israel"

Oct 18, 2023

The Legacy in Suffolk of Dr. Edmund Pellegrino

The Legacy in Suffolk of Dr. Edmund Pellegrino

Oct 11, 2023

Advances in Healthcare in Suffolk County

Advances in Healthcare in Suffolk County

Oct 4, 2023

50th Anniversary of Suffolk as a Major Wine Region

50th Anniversary of Suffolk as a Major Wine Region

Sep 27, 2023

"Law To Establish Requirements For Automatic Irrigation Systems"

"Law To Establish Requirements For Automatic Irrigation Systems"

Sep 20, 2023

The Abandoned Dowling College

The Abandoned Dowling College

Sep 13, 2023

Academic Dysfunction in Suffolk County

Academic Dysfunction in Suffolk County

Sep 6, 2023

Banning Cellphones in Classes

Banning Cellphones in Classes

Aug 30, 2023

E-Bikes On Suffolk Roadways

E-Bikes On Suffolk Roadways

Aug 23, 2023

Suffolk Election Ballot Somewhat Simpler This Year

Suffolk Election Ballot Somewhat Simpler This Year

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A New Ice Rink Coming to Brookhaven

This week, Dan Panico announced that during the planning board portion of the Town Board meeting in March, there will be a site plan hearing for a proposed new hockey rink at the former Brookhaven campus of Dowling College.