News by Kathryn Nocerino

News by Kathryn Nocerino on South Shore Press


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.

Jan 9, 2026

Grills, Gold, and the Lost Art of Bling

From Boris the Jeweler to Mr. T, a look back at the original architects of hip-hop flash.

Jan 1, 2026

What People Eat

An undercover look at folk recipes.

Dec 19, 2025

O Christmas Tree!

Everyone has a memory of their holiday trees.

Dec 5, 2025

Riders, Businesses Blast MTA Waste and LIRR Neglect

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Sports

Sarro and McGarvey Named MVPs

Henry Sarro of Sachem North Flaming Arrows and Ryan McGarvey of Sachem East Flaming Arrows were named Most Valuable Players of the annual Ralph Pepe Classic on Saturday afternoon, recognizing standout performances in one of the district’s premier rivalry matchups.