News by Olive A. Wadsworth

News by Olive A. Wadsworth on South Shore Press


Feb 21, 2024

Over in the Meadow

Editor's Note: Wadsworth was the pen name of Katherine "Kitty" Floyd Dana, 1835-1886,  a great-granddaughter of William Floyd, signer of the Declaration of Independence. She lived in Old Mastic at the fabled Moss Lots estate where she worked as an artist and poet. This is one of her nursery rhyme counting poems.

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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.


Queens man sues NYPD for alleged wrongful arrest and civil rights violations

A Queens man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and the New York City Police Department, alleging that he was arrested without probable cause.


Traveler sues U.S. government over electronic device seizure at JFK

A Texas resident is suing the United States government after ICE agents allegedly seized his cell phone and laptop at JFK Airport without due process or explanation last year.