News by Michael J. Reistetter

News by Michael J. Reistetter on South Shore Press


Sep 23, 2024

Head of the Table: "Pass the SALT"

After teasing in a Truth Social post on Tuesday, “I will turn it around, get SALT back, lower your taxes” and “make sure the funding is there to bring the Empire State “back to levels it hasn’t seen for 50 years,” Trump elaborated upon his plans surrounding all things SALT when he took the Nassau Coliseum rally stage.

Sep 16, 2024

Fire Chiefs Encourage Homeowners to Clean Chimneys

Before folks across Suffolk County do that, local firefighters want to alert them to the importance of keeping chimneys clear from debris and soot that built up from the winter before.

Sep 16, 2024

Senator Mattera, Other Leaders Thank Team Rubicon for Taking on Superstorm Aftermath

“I was extremely happy to join my fellow elected officials to show our appreciation to Team Rubicon for helping families in our region who were impacted by the devastating floods that hit our region in August,” Senator Mario R. Mattera (St. James) told The South Shore Press.

Sep 16, 2024

New York Special Olympics, Gold's Gym of Smithtown Lift Up a Quartet of Weightlifters

A ceremony was held at Gold’s Gym in Smithtown on Sept. 8th, where awards were given out for the following categories: squat, bench press and deadlift. Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy and Suffolk County Legislator Leslie Kennedy were in attendance.

Sep 10, 2024

UPCOMING: ALS Awareness Golf Outing in Honor of Late Lake Ronkonkoma Native

Proceeds for the Fourth Annual Danielle Kirrane Memorial Golf Outing - to be held on Wednesday, September 18 at Dyker Golf Course in Brooklyn—will go to ALS United of Greater NY, first responders in need through esteemed charities like the Gary Sinise Foundation, and additional terminal illness-based causes.

Aug 17, 2024

Hollywood Comes to the South Shore

Per the turnout and overall success of August 4th's screening, Sayville Theater invited the film back for an additional 3 p.m. screening on Sunday, August 25

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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.


State

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.


Local

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.