News by Michael J. Reistetter
News by Michael J. Reistetter on South Shore Press
Here’s the Story, Morning Glory: Oasis is BACK
Whether together or a part, Liam and Noel haven’t sounded this electric in Clapton knows when; perhaps signalling a clean-slated anew?
Any Amount Counts: Community Shows Out for Shirley Mom, 27, Diagnosed with Brain Cancer
As of Friday, September 12th, over $33,500K in donations has been raised on the William Floyd alumna’s behalf.
A Day of Remembrance: Smithtown HS East, West Hosts 9/11 Ceremonies
In lockstep with endless schools across the county, Smithtown Central School District students and faculty joined to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Flare Gun Foul: West Babylon Retirement Community Resident Shoots Man in Face
“I’ve lived in Manhattan, I’ve lived in San Francisco, I’ve lived in Boston, and nothing ever happened. I move to Suffolk County, in a retirement community, and my neighbor shoots me in the face.”
Domestic Devastation: Brentwood Woman Found Stabbed to Death in Her Home
After receiving a 911 call, officers responded to Melida Velasquez' West White Street abode just before 5:30 that evening. She was reportedly found in an upstairs bedroom with several knives sticking out of her.
Riteway, Wrong Decisions: Babylon-Based Boat Broker, Business Owner Arrested for Financial Fraud
Rory P. Hogan, 60, of Babylon, allegedly defrauded customers of hundreds of thousands of dollars from his Riteway Marine Solutions post, DA Ray Tierney announced.
2 for 1 Crackdown Special: Former Riverhead Drug Trafficker, Ronkonkoma Supplier Sentenced
Slater was the supplier for Reyes-Redrovan, who had relocated to Philadelphia by the time of his conviction. Court documents revealed that Reyes-Redrovan sold undercover Suffolk officers over 37 ounces of cocaine across 15 different occasions between August 2023 and March 2024.
Brentwood Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officer Brendon Gallagher
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced this week that Cody Fisher, 29, of Brentwood, admitted to driving under the influence when he seriously injured Officer Brendon Gallagher in a January LIE crash.
Catalina, Romaine and Tierney Roll Out Suffolk’s New Top Cops
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney called the day’s promotions well-deserved, and commended his colleagues in county leadership for having a keen eye for team-building.
To the Replay Booth We Go: “Caught Stealing” is a Killer Crime-Comedy-Thriller
The dirty water dog-bathed slums of late 1990s Brooklyn serve as Butler’s waystation ‘till oblivion stomping grounds. Asked one day to cat-sit for his London Town-bound punk neighbor, hijinks subsequently ensue when he’s embroiled in drug warfare to the tune of a $4 million score as a result.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Your New Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Correction Officers
In his congratulatory remarks, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. confirmed the 63 new corrections officers “now hold a position of authority in Suffolk County, and with that authority comes great responsibility.”
Happy to Report Peacock’s Local Newsroom-Set ‘Office’ Spinoff “The Paper” Gets it Right
As a series, “The Paper” is mass-appeal funny with just enough “inside baseball” to fill us journos with glee and sans regret that we were not tabbed to consult.
Opened Up Their Eager Eyes: School Time Once Again in South Country
On their first day back at school, eelementary students were greeted by their new teachers and given a preview of the learning activities they would participate in over the next several months.
Welcome Back! Center Moriches Celebrates New School Year
Classes kicked off for Clayton Huey Elementary School, Center Moriches Middle School and Center Moriches High School on Wednesday, September 3rd.
Beaming with Bellport Pride: Local HS Senior Named “Ex Officio” Board Member
Bellport High School senior Madison Artura replaces Lauren La Grega on the South Country Central School District board.
Sobriety Checkpoint Never Fails: Six People Arrested in Patchogue
Police officers from Suffolk’s Highway Patrol Bureau Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team conducted a joint sobriety checkpoint operation from 11 p.m. on Friday, August 29th to 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 30th.
Paving Season Continues! 33-Road Sound Beach Project Completed
“Investing in our local roads is essential to maintaining the quality of life and safety for Sound Beach residents,” said Councilwoman Jane Bonner.
The Marvelous Mr. McLean: Rookie Makes Mets History, Wins First Three MLB Starts
“He’s a stud, man,” Mets third-baseman Mark Vientos confirmed in response to the Nolan McLean's eight scoreless frames post-game, a 6-0 victory for New York over the first-place Phillies.
Enough is Enough: Teenage E-Biker Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina and detectives implore anyone who may hold information pertaining to the whereabouts of the Hawkins Ave hit-and-run driver contact the Fourth Squad hotline or Crime Stoppers.
Trader Joe’s Coming to Islandia
Axonic Capital, Taconic Capital Advisors, Onyx Equities and Paul Amoruso of the Jericho-based Oxford and Simpson make up the 66-acre Islandia site’s ownership group.
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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.
Your dynasty fantasy season is just beginning
So that’s it—the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season is over. Now you can finally breathe and relax, right? Wrong! Not if you play dynasty or keeper league fantasy baseball. For you, this is just the beginning.