News by Stefan Mychajliw
News by Stefan Mychajliw on South Shore Press
Democrat Calls for Hochul to Pardon Trump
A Democratic Congressman who challenged President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination for President in 2024 is calling on New York Governor Kathy Hochul to pardon President Donald J. Trump.
Center Moriches Community Rallies to Support the ALS Ride for Life
Do their part to help end a debilitating and deadly disease that as of now has no cure.
Patchogue Woman Enters Guilty Plea for Killing Homicide Victim's Mother
A Patchohue woman accused of dismantling a memorial for a young woman's memorial who was the victim of gang violence, then running over the victim's mother and killing her with her car, entered a guilty plea related to that death, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
Bellport Boys Break Big Running Record
Bellport High School's boys varsity 4x400 team broke a 30-year school record at the North Shore Invitational on May 11.
Bayport-Blue Backs the Blue and First Responders
The event began with a firetruck and police car parade in which student and staff spectators cheered as sirens and flashing lights lit up the school's front circle. Suffolk County Police Officer Gayer then put on a K-9 demonstration.
Bellport High School Raises Resources for Navy SEAL Museum
The "Murph Challenge' consists of running one mile, completing 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, then running another mile while wearing a 20-pound vest or body armor.
Beautiful Green Space Area Now Open at Port Jefferson Free Library
The public green space known as "The Park 114!" is now open at the Port Jefferson Free Library. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony took place for the official grand opening.
State and Local Leaders Honor New American Legion Officers
New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefanoI and New York State Senator Dean Murray, and Suffolk County Legislator Dominick Thorne attended the New Officers Ceremony of the American Legion Post 269
Brookhaven Clerk Hosts Mobile Office Hours
Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich joined Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle during his most recent mobile office hours at the Comsewogue Public Library.
Statewide Honors for William Floyd High School Chemistry Teacher
William Floyd High School chemistry teacher Dr. Martin Palermo has been selected as the Suffolk County High School Science Teacher of the Year by the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) for 2024.
New Deputy Undersheriff in the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office
Dr. Taylor has a lengthy and honorable career in protecting and serving families in and around New York City and Suffolk County.
Brookhaven Veteran Honored by the NYS Senate
Longtime Town of Brookhaven employee and Vietnam Veteran Walter Maresco was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame in Albany. The Air Force veteran is the nominee of New York State Senator Dean Murrary.
Multiple Language Learners Honored at William Floyd High School
Sixty-five William Floyd High School students recently earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB), which recognizes high school seniors who have attained a high level of proficiency in two or more world languages by high school graduation. In front of a gathering of family and friends in the Jeananne Dawson Memorial Library, students celebrated this accomplishment.
Sachem East Pitcher Crowned Queen of the K's
The South Shore Press congratulates Sachem East girls softball pitcher Olivia DeRose, a senior who not only picked up a big win in the Suffolk County Championship game but notched the 500th strikeout of her high school career.
Shirley Man Killed in Fatal Crash
Suffolk County Police said Iran Palmer was driving a 2015 Infiniti Q50 southbound on William Floyd Parkway, just north of Robinwood Drive, when he lost control of the car. The Infiniti struck a metal guardrail and overturned multiple times.
Cop Saves Dogs From Burning Home
Officer Ingui smashed the window of the home and was able to pull the three dogs to safety. No one was home at the time of the blaze. No one was hurt.
225,000 Flags Placed at Calverton National Cemetery
An estimated 5,000 volunteers were on hand to place American flags on graves at Calverton National Cemetery. A wide range of Veterans Service Organizations, Scout groups, volunteers, and families placed an estimated 225,000 flags on gravesites across the cemetery. These flags will remain there until June 1st, 2024. Larger flags now line the "Avenue of Flags." Those will be on display in and around the cemetery until June 9th, 2024.
Big Boat Blaze Put out by Suffolk Police Marine Bureau
Suffolk County Police boat blaze busters put out a raging fire on a vessel and rescued three boaters who escaped the inferno.
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Scott Signed as the Newest Duck
The Long Island Ducks added a new played this past week when they announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Kristian Scott, adding an experienced arm to their bullpen ahead of the upcoming season. Scott begins his first season with the Ducks and his sixth in professional baseball, bringing a track record of consistency and reliability to the Atlantic League club.