News by Stefan Mychajliw
News by Stefan Mychajliw on South Shore Press
Ronkonkoma Middle School Students Jazz It Up
Ronkonkoma Middle School's Rhythm Factory Jazz Band attended a field trip to The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook under the direction of band teacher Elizabeth Alaimo.
Bayport-Blue Point School Students Shine on Stage
The production was entirely student-driven with the fifth graders writing, casting, and directing the entire play on their own with very little guidance.
South Shore Press to Investigate Election Integrity
Having spent three decades working in media and politics as an investigative journalist and elected official, I can say with strong authority that I've "seen it all." I've interviewed Presidents, former Presidents, those who wanted to be President, and elected officials at every level of government. I then served honorably for nine years as the Erie County Comptroller, same position as Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy Jr. Now I'm "back in" media as the News Director of the South Shore Press.
Honors Continue for Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano presented an official certificate to the 2024 Boys & Girls Club of the Bellport Area Youth of the Year, Aliya Hightower.
Dress for Success Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Dress for Success Brookhaven will celebrate 25 years of serving others in Brookhaven, with a big gala on June 5th, 2024.
A Fond Farewell for a Dedicated Public Employee
The Suffolk AME (Association of Municipal Employees) honored the longtime President of its Medical Examiners Unit upon her retirement.
How to Spend $4.5 Million in Brookhaven? You Decide
The Town of Brookhaven wants to hear from you on how to spend almost $5 million on improvements in downtown North Bellport.
Students Honor Suffolk County's Top Cops
Students and staff at Waverly Elementary School in Holtsville wanted to show police their gratitude and appreciation for keeping Suffolk County safe.
Long Island State Veterans Home Honors Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo was one of many local leaders to attend a solemn and somber ceremony at the Long Island State Veterans Home, where as we honored and remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and paid tribute to our local veterans.
Training Time for Medford Fire Department Stations 1 and 2
While Medford Fire Department Station 2 blaze busters were busy training on Truck 5, Medford Fire Department Station 1 probationary firefighters probationary firefighters joined their counterparts to train together on search/victim removal skills.
New Flavor Spices up Setauket
There's a big time spice of Mexican flavor in the old "Old Fiends Tavern in Setauket, as a new restaurant is calling 130 Old Town Road its new home.
NYS Conservative Chairman Blasts Governor Hochul over "Clown" Comment
New York Governor Kathy Hochul pulled no punches, ripping supporters who showed up to President Trump's rally in the Bronx, calling the Make America Great Again (MAGA) faithful a bunch of "clowns."
Baby Boy Barton on Board at the South Shore Press
The newest edition of the South Shore Press sports team has arrived! Sports reporter Tom Barton and his wife Abby welcomed the newest edition to their growing family: Finnegan James Barton.
Suffolk County Students Lay Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
To honor all who made the ultimate sacrifice defending freedom here at home and around the world, Rocky Point Middle School eighth grade students placed a memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This was one part of the eighth grade class educational trip to Washington D.C.
East Quogue Schools Awarded Mental Health Grant
The grant funds will be allocated directly to benefit students and the school community
Connetquot Community Comes Together to Promote Mental Health Awareness
The Connetquot Central School District community came together to support the student-led community initiative, "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run/Walk.
School District Budget and Board Votes in the History Books
Eastport-South Manor School District
Freedom of the Press
At the time I had already been working as a television news reporter for four years at WSTMTV in Syracuse, New York.
Big Honors for Five Decades of Dedicated Service to Suffolk County
Big Honors for Five Decades of Dedicated Service to Suffolk County
Full Steam Ahead for Shirley Starbucks
Coffee lovers will have another place to get their caffeine fix in Shirley, as the Brookhaven Town Board approved zoning and procedural requests for Starbucks to build a new store located at 855 Montauk Highway.
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Push on for Tier 6 Pension Reform
Fix Tier 6 is the rallying cry in Albany as Albany works through the legislative session.
Free Trees in the Town of Brookhaven
On Arbor Day (Friday, April 25), the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch, and compost giveaway in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Doctor sues New York homeowners' association for religious discrimination and harassment, seeks over $1 million in damages
A first responder and medical doctor is embroiled in a legal battle against his homeowners' association, alleging discrimination and harassment based on his religion.