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Circuit Rideshare Route Added to Improve Brentwood Transit Woes
A rideshare company “going green” in mission and in practice, Circuit—established in 2011—stresses eco-friendliness and carbon neutrality.
Long Islanders Lovin' It: President Trump's McDonald's Drive-Thru Shift
Even if Trump's challenge of Harris' past employment is futile, with large outlets confirming McDonald's did not respond to their employment record inquiries, his visit still signifies the upper hand he holds over his opponent, according to his immovable backing.
Bond Sale Season: Suffolk Comptroller Announces Latest Success
The Comptroller cites "strong support" from investors; the winning bid—3.39 percent, from Jefferies, LLC—was even better than what was projected for an 18-year bond issue, per Kennedy.
Brookhaven Budget Blown on Big Landfill Mess
Their ongoing landfill issue—though indisputably being addressed at this juncture—constitutes a massive hole blown smack through the town’s prospective budget.
Rebels with a Coordinated Cause? An LI Lens Unto Teens 'Doing Donuts' and Drag Racing
The police responded to the scene at approximately 1:15 a.m., and upon dispersing, a motorist sped off—fleeing the area at an alarmingly high velocity.
Local Legislator Lobbies White House for FEMA Cash
Kennedy goes on to stress that partisan politics need not come into play when weighing a matter that demands swift resolution. She says residents of her community hold cherished memories from childhood and beyond of Stump Pond, a result of the damming of the Nissequogue River, and will not be able to create more without the approval of said emergency declaration.
The Men in the Arena: From 'Reagan' to 'Megalopolis'
Spoiler Alert: unfortunately, The Avengers do not show up at the end of either film.
For the Lost: Locally-Shot 'Christmas Eve in Miller's Point' Captures the Free Spirit of Priceless LI Lore-Keepers
The first trailer for “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point," Courtesy of IFC Films, was released on Wednesday, Oct. 9, with a seemingly intentional, era-appropriate voice-over to set the tone.
William Floyd HS Robotics' T-Shirt Cannon Was Just the Beginning
Advisors Joe Carpinone, Fred Luhrs and Joseph Brand, and key members Max Heitman and Alice Chen, spoke with The South Shore Press this week to discuss the program and their plans for the upcoming school year.
In Conversation with Bob Policastro of Angela's House
honored. To help create this volleyball tournament for Mackenzie, knowing how admired Tracy is… it'sjust a gift beyond gifts."Visit angelashouse.org for more information on how to get involved.
Previewing The Hamptons International Film Festival — Oct. 4-14
“While volunteering for the festival the past two years, I had the privilege to see many films before their wide release. Some would go on to win Academy Awards, others had three people in the crew with a budget of $20,000."
Party On: Live Nation Purchases 'The Paramount' of Huntington
Same building, same vibe—with a longtime partnership made even more official.
Happy Hour in the 631: Patchogue Theatre, LI Brewers Guild To Tie One On in Refreshing Team-Up
Together, the new partners vow to encourage others to broaden their taste buds and horizons in the same breath. Craft beer aficionados and residents in the market for a shared experience with new faces will be able to enjoy the heap of opportunities soon to be in store.
Movin' Out? Piano Man Places $50 Million Centre Island Estate Back on Market
Though he "retired" in 2008, as was the framing of his iconic Shea Stadium-closing concert performances that summer, over the past decade-and-a-half Joel has ceased to fade from the spotlight for too long, if at all—and especially so on the local front. He wrapped his longtime Madison Square Garden residency this summer, six months after releasing his first new song in years, aptly entitled "Turn the Lights Back On."
OH BABY! 9-1-1 Dispatcher Helps Emergency Delivery in Suffolk
A Suffolk Emergency Services Dispatcher stepped up in a big way on Sunday, September 22—helping a Bay Shore woman deliver her baby over the phone one minute, then rushing to her and her husband’s aid the next.
Aragona's Comedy Presents: A Fundraiser for Leukemia Lymphoma Society
Stereo Gardens – located at 9 Railroad Avenue in Patchogue — will open its doors to a stacked five-pack of Aragona’s Comedians on Friday—all set to deliver some good laughs for a greater cause.
President Trump: A Mission to Turn NYS Red
Barring a last-minute, massive meltdown of the Kamala Harris campaign, the current Vice President is expected to win the Empire State over President Trump in the 2024 election.
Why Women Stay When They Want to Go: Your Next Read Ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Jeannie Middleton, of Lindenhurst, published her fifty-page self-help book on July 19, 2022. She spoke with The South Shore Press this week about her greatest intentions.
Gerard Kassar Unanimously Re-Elected NYS Conservative Party Chairman
The New York Conservative Party was first formed in 1962 "to restore a meaningful choice to the voters of New York State."
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.
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.