News by Michael J. Reistetter
News by Michael J. Reistetter on South Shore Press
SCALA Student Art Show in Babylon Exhibited Strong Social Statements
The Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA) held its annual High School All-County and Scholarship Show at Babylon’s Old Town Hall on West Main Street.
Flag on the Screenplay: NY Moviegoers Misread Open Caption Theater Proposal Meant to Aid Hard-of-Hearing Community
Government officials are leaning toward mandating major movie theater chains not just in NYC—but eventually statewide–to offer open captioned screenings for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.
A Pair of Suffolk Men Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Tires and Rims from 100-Plus Cars
Dwayne Jones, 46, of Central Islip, and co-defendant Randy Woods, 38, of Wyandanch, previously pled guilty to stealing tires and rims from 114 vehicles from July 1, 2022, to October 20, 2023. Woods will spend 5 to 10 years behind bars, while Jones is due for 4 to 8 himself.
This Just In: New York State Now Requiring Safety Course for All Boat Operators
Boat operater age 10 and over for power vessels, and age 14 or older for personal watercrafts, are hereby expected to complete the state-approved boating safety course, according to a news release provided by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary out of East Moriches.
Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Graduates 46 New Corrections Officers
Family, friends, local legislators and police personnel gathered to recognize the esteemed graduating class.
Suffolk County Employee Charged with Accepting Bribes, Falsifying Documents
Suffolk County District Attorney's Office: Brianna Hassett, 33, of Wading River faces 3 1/2 to 7 years in prison.
Go ESM! Spotlighting a Congressional App Challenge Winner and World Read Aloud Day Participants
Trevor Flores, of Eastport-South Manor (ESM) Jr.-Sr. High School was recently crowned the victor of the annual 2024 Congressional App Challenge in New York's Second District, which is represented by Andrew Garbarino.
Holbrook Welcomes Drive-Thru Only Starbucks, Patchogue Takes On Takeout Only ‘B-Dubs’
You can take them hot to go! Holbrook’s “Starbucks Go” arrives the same week Buffalo Wild Wings followed through on its promise to unveil a “Go” counterpart in downtown Patchogue just in time for the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9th.
Mrs. Hochul Comes to Islip: Governor Announces $150 Million for LIRR, MacArthur Airport Connection
Gov. Kathy Hochul touched down in the South Shore on Wednesday to introduce her administration’s bombshell investment—a milestone that will at last bring Ronkonkoma Station travelers quick-as-can-be access to nearby Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Straight Out of a Gillian Flynn Novel: Sagamore Aide Arrested for Sexual Conduct with Teenage Human Trafficking Victim, Post-Rescue
The cross between “American Horror Story” and “Twin Peaks: Long Island Edition” did not fade away with a happy ending ride off into the sunset upon an emotionally aching father’s movie-like one-man rescue mission of his month-long missing daughter.
The American Nightmare: “The Brutalist” Should win Best Picture (PREDICTION)
With one press conference canceled and another event hilariously reported to a full day early, my Friday afternoon slate freed itself up on Feb. 7th. Ergo: this crime reporter and lifestyle columnist hybrid of late could get back to doing what he has historically done best, and used to do damn-near exclusively: watching movies, and writing about them.
Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Lights Into Gov. Hochul’s Budget Proposal
“This budget is exceptionally disappointing,” Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro told The South Shore Press this week.
Senator Palumbo Reproposes “Karilyn’s Law” Amidst Wendy Williams Guardianship Discussion with TMZ
State Senator Anthony Palumbo spoke to TMZ on Jan. 21st to announce he would be re-introducing legislation that would change guardianship laws regarding family visitation in the state.
Maud Maron: ‘New Yorkers Deserve Better than the Injustices Ushered in by DA Alvin Bragg’
“Alvin Bragg says ‘the best way to address the root drivers of crime and violence is to connect people with services they need to lead healthy and stable lives including housing, healthcare and job opportunities,’ Maron said.
‘Assisted Suicide is Still Suicide,’ Patients Rights Fund Activist Pleads to Albany
An Oregon report often cited in PRAF’s greater research concluded suffering, disability, socioeconomic reasons like the rising cost of healthcare, and the desire to cease being a burden on their families any longer are the reasons why patients seek out assisted suicide.
Rensselaer County Exec Calls Himself, Trump ‘Lightning Rods’ at NYS Conservative Party Conference, Quotes ‘Yellowstone’
“You’re going to hear some people say about me, ‘Yeah, you know Steve’s a good guy, but he’s a lightning rod.’ Good, I’m glad. By the way: so is Donald Trump. He’s the all-time greatest lightning rod in history.”
Officer Up: SSP Speaks to Stony Brook Hospital’s Dr. Voss after Injured Hero Cop’s Release
Gallagher—for the second time in three years—left Stony Brook Hospital in better shape than when he was admitted. In December of 2022, he was stabbed in Medford while on the job. Upon recovery, he opted for Highway Patrol, as opposed to desk duty detail.
Hold Your Horses, Folks: What Trump’s Wind Energy Halt Means for Sunrise Wind
The Trump administration’s monkey wrench of a “thwack” thrown dead-smack into the heart of wind energy comes after his predecessor Joe Biden gave a blind greenlight to many things green from the Northeast to Idaho, and everywhere beneath and in between.
You’ll Get a Golden Ticket: Amtrak Extending its Services to Ronkonkoma
“Amtrak is working in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration and MTA Long Island Rail Road to study the extension of Amtrak’s Northeast Regional service to Ronkonkoma.”
Suffolk County Fire Academy Graduates New Batch of Heroes to Start 2025
A graduation ceremony was held to commemorate the latest class of Suffolk County Fire Service Cadets. These future firefighters, all ages 16-18, are part of the formal program known as the Cadet “Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations” (BEFO).
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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.
Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming
Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.
Deer Park High School named NYS Most Outstanding ‘Best Buddies’ Chapter
Deer Park High School’s Best Buddies Chapter won big at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference. They were named “Most Outstanding’ chapter.