News by Kathryn Nocerino

News by Kathryn Nocerino on South Shore Press


May 28, 2026

Doorbell vs. Homeowners’ Association

A fake claymore-mine doorbell, a hyperactive homeowners’ association, and a smiling homeowner in handcuffs have combined to create one of the strangest suburban disputes in recent memory.

May 22, 2026

Gunhild, Mother of Kings

A beautiful Viking queen, dark magic, bloody battles, pagan curses and a death in a bog — the strange and violent saga of Gunhild, “Mother of Kings,” reads less like ancient history and more like an early version of Game of Thrones.

May 16, 2026

Meet the Deadleys

A seemingly sweet elderly couple in the Ozarks hid a horrifying secret that sounds more like a Hollywood dark comedy than real life.

May 8, 2026

Mastic: the World’s Fashion Capitol

Pajamas, Prada, and the Met Gala collide in this sharp-witted look at fashion, celebrity, and life on Southern Long Island.

May 1, 2026

Mud

A witty reflection on pedigree and pride reminds us that no matter our origins, we all come from the same mud.

Apr 26, 2026

Where The #@%!! Is It?

A simple yard sale trip takes a hilarious turn.

Apr 17, 2026

Feghoot

A Feghoot tale with a groan at the end.

Apr 10, 2026

2 Smart 4 Yr. Own Good

A “smart club” leads to a stranger-than-fiction tale of eccentric minds—and a case of mistaken identity in a Mexican pulqueria.

Apr 3, 2026

When a UFO Landed in Shirley

Anyone who knows about its whereabouts, please step up.

Mar 28, 2026

The Sage of Shoreham

He had his idiosyncrasies, but Tesla had a brilliant mind.

Mar 23, 2026

Pink Sphinx

A quirky concrete relic with roots in Long Island lore continues to turn heads—if you know where to look.

Mar 13, 2026

The Sheik of Smith Point

The dunes of Smith Point filled in as deserts in old films.

Mar 5, 2026

What Is Your Clan Totem?

Get in touch with your inner totem.

Feb 27, 2026

The Lunchbox of Champions

School lunchboxes not the place for adult beverages.

Feb 21, 2026

The Noble Kitty-Cat

Forget dogs, for protection, get a cat.

Feb 14, 2026

Going Away

Ignore it; it will go away: New York Undercover by Kathryn Nocerino

Feb 5, 2026

Figs

Foo dog instead of fig trees.

Jan 31, 2026

The Objet That Got Away

Sometimes, you can’t take it home with you.

Jan 23, 2026

Bella Figura

Fake it till you make it.

Jan 15, 2026

Sister Act

The McGuire Sisters had an interesting history.

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Opinion

Burner Prudenti Law: Put Life Insurance in a Trust?

Depending on your goals, it may make sense to transfer ownership of your whole life insurance policy to a trust.