News by Michael J. Reistetter

News by Michael J. Reistetter on South Shore Press


Apr 1, 2025

Netflix No. 1 ‘Adolescence’ – A Gripping Four-Part Depiction of Teenage Rage

The British crime drama tackles the influence of anti-feminisit resistant figures like Andrew Tate on molding “incel” label-fearing boys with hyper-masculine rhetoric.

Apr 1, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: Fatal Fire at Animal Sanctuary Kills Owner and 100-Plus Cats

Suffolk County Police Chief of Detectives William Doherty announced at midday on Monday, March 31st they are actively investigating the Medford blaze that took the lives of the beloved owner of Happy Cat Sanctuary and at least 100 cats.

Mar 31, 2025

Advanced DNA Steals the Show in Alleged Gilgo Beach Killer Court Appearance

Though the 61-year-old Massapequa native charged with killing seven women was in attendance, the star of these proceedings was expert witness Kelley Davis, an associate professor of genome sciences at the University of Washington.

Mar 28, 2025

From Stagefright to Bright Lights: Homecoming for Trump-Tabbed Opera Man at the Paramount

The Long Island native who memorably belted the National Anthem at President Donald J. Trump's second inauguration will play the Paramount Theater in Huntington this Saturday—not too far from his humble Holbrook beginnings.

Mar 28, 2025

Just Dick’s: Sunrise in Massapequa the Latest Ghost Mall

The sight of a vacant Sunrise Mall in Massapequa—save for the still open for business “Dick’s Sporting Goods”—makes any hour “Dour Hour” for all those driving by.

Mar 27, 2025

ESM School District Emphasizes Social-Emotional Learning and Disabled Student Inclusion

In its commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, the Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School hosted a “Respect For All” event in its library media center on March 19.

Mar 26, 2025

East Patchogue Father of Human Trafficked Teen to Sue Suffolk County

Gervasi contends his kidnapped daughter had her constitutional rights violated when a Suffolk Family Court Judge remanded her to Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center, where her abused continued.

Mar 26, 2025

Suffolk Courts Celebrate 95-year-old Justice, the Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin

Judge Ellerin, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court's Appelate Division for the First Department in NYC, championed women's rights at each stopgap throughout a remarkable legal career.

Mar 25, 2025

By Way of Insanity: Dix Hills Son Kills Dad, Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ After Chilling Admission

Jack Miller picked up Christopher Miller from the hospital hours after filing a missing person report. A day later, his son murdered him.

Mar 25, 2025

Musical Power Couple Visits West Babylon Record Store

The recently-engaged collaborators surprised three in-person shoppers upon arrival, and hundreds by the end of their hour-long drop-by.

Mar 23, 2025

Get Well, Soon: Checks Presented at PBA HQ to Officer Brendon Gallagher

"We are very grateful and thankful for everyone who has donated to this fundraiser, backed the Blue, and supported Officer Gallagher and his family," PBA President Lou Civello told The South Shore Press.

Mar 21, 2025

Eastport-South Manor Students Exemplify Scientific Excellence

Three ESM students placed 4th at LISEF this month, while several more collected data from proteins at Brookhaven National laboratory.

Mar 21, 2025

Jimmie Vaughan Blues to Cruise into Patchogue Theatre

Tickets are $46-$86 and can be purchased in person at the theatre or on their website.

Mar 20, 2025

Introducing: The Long Island Seafood Cuisine Trail

Seafood establishments along the South Shore from Western Suffolk to the East End have been tabbed for the trail, which will feature a digital map component via a mobile app.

Mar 20, 2025

Holbrook Father Convicted of Manslaughter of Toddler

According to court documents and the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office, Joseph Adonis suffered a fatal overdose—the result of unintended exposure to a deadly cocktail of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.

Mar 19, 2025

It’s Giving Groundhog Day: Hauppauge Car Meet Leads to Shirley Vehicle Impounding

Clyde Jean Baptiste's BMW was impounded in Shirley as evidence of unlawful fleeing, according to authorities.

Mar 19, 2025

Patti Seal—Former Patchogue Village Clerk—Passes at 68

First elected as a Patchogue Village trustee in 2004, Seal became clerk the following year.

Mar 18, 2025

And Another One: Suffolk County Sheriff's Deputies Make a Street-Racing Arrest

Nicholas Mulligan, 20, of Farmingdale was arrested for partaking in illegal speed contest.

Mar 16, 2025

Local Reps React to Rt. 347 Reconstruction Acceleration

Gov. Hochul and the NYSDOT announced on Friday that construction on a bridge at the Centereach interchange of NYS-347 and Nicolls Rd. would be moved up from 2034 to 2028.

Mar 16, 2025

NYSDOT Commissioner Provides Rt. 347 Bridge Update, Calls for More Labor Safety

Department of Transporation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez revealed that construction on the bridge at the junction of Rt. 346 and Nichols Rd. would commence in 2028.

Daily Feed

Education

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.


Crime

Man indicted for vicious sexual assault of an elderly woman

Justice is coming for and elderly woman who was viciously, sexually assaulted in her own home.


Class action accuses Synchrony Financial of sharing customer data with third parties

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Synchrony Financial, accusing the company of violating privacy laws by sharing sensitive customer information without their consent with third parties.