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News by Stefan Mychajliw on South Shore Press


Nov 26, 2024

Mather Hospital dedicates New Outpatient Behavioral Health Building

Northwell's Mather Hospital formally dedicated its recently acquired Outpatient Behavioral Health Services building that allows the hospital to transform how it provides mental health services, expanding programs and introducing a new Rapid Access Center. The building, located across the street from the hospital at 100 Highlands Blvd., was purchased with public and private funding totaling $9.2 million including a grant from the NYS Department of Health.

Nov 26, 2024

Bellport Middle School Names New Assistant Principal

The South Country School District Board of Education has appointed Dr. Anthony Aiello as Bellport Middle School's new assistant principal, effective Dec. 16.

Nov 24, 2024

From the Newsroom: Giving Thanks

"Just remember, the sweet is never as sweet without the sour, and I know the sour," is a famous line from the 2001 movie starring Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Kurt Russell, Cameron Diaz, and Jason Lee.

Nov 18, 2024

From the Newsroom: DOGE to Destroy the Bloated Bureaucracy

Prior to joining the South Shore Press, it was a privilege and honor to work as Mr. Ramaswamy's presidential campaign spokesman and Deputy Communications Director.

Nov 13, 2024

Kinexion Presents Five Women Empowerment Grants

The Kinexion Network includes Independent Group Home Living Program (IGHL), The New Interdisciplinary School, The Center for Developmental Disabilities, Angela's House, Head Injury Association, Maryhaven, and East End Disability Associates.

Nov 13, 2024

Mastic Beach Man Pleads Guilty for Execution Style Murder

On May 20th, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., police said Joseph Scalafani ambushed Smith and his ex-girlfriend as they exited a bar in Mastic Beach. Joseph Scalafani fired numerous shots at Smith, striking him multiple times in the back and torso.

Nov 11, 2024

Trump Derangement Syndrome is a Legitimate Mental Illness

As the husband of a social worker, those words are not written in a mocking tone, shared lightly, or meant to belittle those who lost their minds following the election of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.

Nov 6, 2024

Some Thoughts From the Newsroom as Election Day 2024 is in the History Books

Please try as best as possible to thank a veteran every single day of the year, not just November 11th of every year.

Nov 4, 2024

Mastic Beach Gang Member Sentenced To 28 Years In Prison

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that David Trent, 19, of Mastic Beach, was sentenced to 28 years in prison after pleading guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, and other related charges, for shooting and killing Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Barrera and injuring two others outside of the Minx Nightclub in Farmingville, as well as the armed robbery of a Lyft driver that occurred in Wading River.

Nov 4, 2024

Six-Year-Old Girl Killed in Car Crash

Amaia Rivera was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip in critical condition. Tragically the girl died from the result of injuries from the car crash.

Nov 4, 2024

Town of Brookhaven Bulldozes "Zombie Home" in Mastic Beach

The property, now cleared, will be preserved by the Town as open space, helping to restore and protect the sensitive marshland area for the benefit of the community and environment.

Oct 29, 2024

Kamala Harris Broke America. Donald Trump Will Fix It.

Bank your vote. Do not wait to cast your ballot. Head to your early polling place now to vote for Donald J. Trump for President of the United States.

Oct 24, 2024

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School inducts 81

Officers Camdyn Glover and Camryn Warsaw Co-Presidents), Gianna Fazzolari (Vice President), John Costanza (Secretary) and Charlotte Rozycki (Treasurer) then lit a corresponding candle as they each described the tenets of the society: leadership, character, service and scholarship.

Oct 24, 2024

Centereach Man Killed by Passing Car While Fixing His Vehicle

pedestrian in Blue Point today.

Oct 24, 2024

Healthgrades Has High Marks for Northwell's Mather Hospital

Northwell's Mather Hospital announced today that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Mather Hospital's distinctions include:

Oct 21, 2024

Woman Killed and Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash

Location:  Westbound Long Island Expressway, near Exit 68, Yaphank

Oct 20, 2024

Walk To End Alzheimer's Raises $190,000

Walk to End Alzheimer's is World's Largest Event Dedicated to Alzheimer's Care, Support and Research

Oct 19, 2024

Brookhaven Highway Goes Pink

Every October, the Brookhaven Highway Department proudly participates in National Breast Cancer Awareness month, highlighting the need for early detection, treatment, and research for all types of cancer.

Oct 19, 2024

SCPD Mourns Death of Beloved Inspector

Deputy Inspector Asturias joined the Auxiliary Police Department in 2015 as an Auxiliary Police Officer and rose through the ranks to Deputy Inspector in 2020 serving in the Seventh Precinct for the past decade. He was extremely proud to a volunteer and was consistently the unit's leader with volunteer hours and details worked each year. Auxiliary Police officers and SCPD officers knew Deputy Inspector Asturias could be counted on and he was always the person to keep everyone actively engaged in Auxiliary Police Program activities.

Oct 18, 2024

Kamala Clown Show Continues

Kamala Harris chose incorrectly not once, but twice when given the opportunity to speak or stay quiet as the campaign for Commander in Chief winds down.

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Suffolk County Launches America 250 Celebration

Suffolk County officials launched a yearlong celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary, highlighting history, civic pride and a series of public events designed to engage residents across the region.