News by Stefan Mychajliw
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Three Clowns in a Room: State Budget Circus Continues
New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar perfectly summed up the dysfunction better known as passing an on-time budget in Albany, when he called the secretive, closed door process as "budget shenanigans."
Public Sector Pays As Hochul Hauls in Millions
Public service sure is paying off for New York Governor Kathy Hochul and her husband Bill. Full disclosure, I know both personally.
Selden Fire Installation Dinner
The South Shore Press thanks the brave men and women in the Selden Fire Department who risk their lives to protect ours. Brookhaven Councilman Neil Manzella, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle, and Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa were on hand for the 2024 Selden Fire installation dinner.
Important Information for Suffolk County Seniors
There's an important seminar coming up that Suffolk County seniors need to know about.
Teacher Picked to Attend Prestigious Program in DC
A seventh grade physical science teacher at William Floyd Middle School has earned a prestigious education fellowship this summer in the nation's capital, one that she can bring back and help her students learn more about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning.
LOCAL Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Hell on Earth
Marion Blumenthal Lazan knows the hell and horrors of the Holocaust firsthand. She was a nine-year-old girl when she and her family were prisoners at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where Anne Frank and 50,000 other innocent souls lost their lives.
Plenty of People Packed Public Library for Panico Presentation
The Sachem Library and "Friends of the Library" program recently hosted Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico for a community forum on what's happening in the town. For more than 30 years the Friends of the Library group has played an instrumental role in supporting the library and strengthening community enrichment. The group, made up of volunteers, raises money through book sales and offers an annual $500 scholarship to graduating high school seniors who live in the Sachem School District. Their commitment to the community includes generous contributions that improved services inside and outside the library, including: Inside/Out Garden benches, construction of brick entrance walkway, an emergency defibrillator, the gallery display case on lower level, sound and projection system for Children's Services, and a Clear View on-screen magnifier for the visually impaired.
URGENT POLICE ALERT: Phone Scammers on the Prowl
The Suffolk County Police Department has an urgent warning for you: don't fall prey to scummy scammers who are pretending to be cops to get your cash.
Cold Blooded Killer Pleads Guilty to Grisly Killing
Police caught him in the act four years ago setting on fire the corpse of a man he just pumped five bullets into, mercilessly shooting his victim in the head and neck.
Graduation Ceremony Held for New Corrections Officers
The South Shore Press congratulates the 58 brave men and women who graduated from Suffolk County Community College to become Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officers. A graduation ceremony was recently held for the 58 new officers.
Police Seek to Hire Spanish Speaking Clerks
If you speak Spanish, are looking for work, and want to make a difference in your community, then the Suffolk County Police Department might have the perfect job for you.
Analysis: Trump and Biden Coast to Wins in Suffolk County
Despite the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) blasting Democratic voters across New York State with texts to not cast a ballot to protest Joe Biden's perceived support of Israel, both Biden and Republican Donald J. Trump cruised to victories in their respective primaries here in Suffolk County.
Rotary Club Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Passport Rotary Club member and Ronkonkoma resident Taylor Quaranta knows firsthand the importance of ending the hurtful stigma of not communicating about mental health issues, and how critical it is to simply talk to someone about it.
Memorable Night for Father and Son Firefighters
It was a family affair at the Bellport Fire Department annual installation dinner, as Chief David Didio was sworn into office by his son Scott. Martine Satterley received The Bellport Fire Department Achievement Award. John Stevens earned a Lifetime Achievement Award; Gary Pils was awarded The Chiefs Award. Tyler Furia was given the honor of Firefighter of the Year (2023) for his life saving act to help a man from choking. The South Shore Press congratulates these brave men and women and thanks them for selflessly serving our community.
ESM Students Solve Big Problems Facing Long Islanders
ESM students stepped up to the educational challenge of identifying a civics related issue facing our country and communities right now, and how the United States Constitution plays a role in their chosen topic.
A Final Goodbye to a Fallen Officer
A sea of law enforcement officers from here at home and across the country paid their last respects to fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller. His funeral Mass was celebrated at Saint Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Massapequa Park. Here, law enforcement from the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office stood shoulder to shoulder along the somber procession, to pay tribute to the memory of Officer Diller. His accused killer, who was charged with first degree murder, was arrested and released 21 times for numerous crimes, before being accused of shooting and killing Officer Diller.
One Car Crash Takes Down Utility Pole
Both the Mastic Beach Fire Department and the Suffolk County Police Department responded to a car crash that resulted in wires being down all over Mastic Road and Washington Avenue. One person was taken to the hospital. The Long Island Power Authority was also on scene to fix the heavily damaged light pole and to restore power.
Big Projects on the Agenda at Big Construction Breakfast
Some heavy hitters within the construction and building communities got together for an update on upcoming projects at the Long Island Contractors Association (LICA) breakfast. Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey was joined at the breakfast by acting Long Island Rail Road President Robert Free, Nassau County Department of Public Works Commissioner Kenneth Arnold, returning Suffolk County Department of Public Works Commissioner Charlie Bartha, New York State Department of Transportation Region 10 Director Richard Causin, and New York State Parks Regional Director George (Chip) Gorman
Cops Shot at and Hit By Car, Suspect Under Arrest
A suspect who tried to take off on cops is under arrest, accused of hitting one Suffolk County Police Department officer with a car when trying to flee, only to open fire at them during a 25-minute chase.
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Suffolk County Police Department Gets Slapped Hard on Another Second Amendment Case
The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) received another blow against its pistol permit policies for violations of Suffolk County residents’ Second Amendment rights.
What's New at ESM Elementary Schools? Good Deeds and Greater History Appreciation
South Street School students of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District displayed kindness through a pair of noble collections last month.
April Rules: David Fincher—not Tarantino—May Shepherd a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Sequel
Quentin Tarantino’s long-rumored “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” follow-up may see the light of day yet—and with a Red Apple-branded twist, of course.