News by Stefan Mychajliw
News by Stefan Mychajliw on South Shore Press
National Outrage: USA Flips Out Following Migrant Middle Finger
One of eight migrants believed to be responsible for a brutal beatdown of two NYPD cops infuriated both Republicans and Democrats after flipping off the country with two hands and a "one finger salute" after a brief court appearance.
Gas Stove Ban Plan Heats Up With Hochul's Budget
The War On Gas Stoves is heating up in New York State, with Governor Kathy Hochul lighting the spark to turn her pilot program of banning them a reality in the Empire State.
Fiscal Ticking Time Bomb: NYS Public Pensions Top $400,000
The biggest budget busting publicly subsidized pension in all of New York State belongs to Dr. Shashikant Lele, who last worked at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. His pension for 2023 was a whopping $437,328.
Taxpayer Funded Health Care Costs Explode in New York
The amount of money Suffolk County and all New York State taxpayers paid for publicly subsidized health care and Medicaid increased at an alarming rate of 78% over the past four years, according to a new report released by the Office of New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
National Recognition and High Marks for Stony Brook University Hospital
Eight-year-old Ben Graham from Blue Point loves playing more sports than you can count on one hand. It was February 17th of last year when the young boy was gearing up for what should have been a routine practice with friends and teammates.
Many Migrant Sanctuary States Plead for an End to Border Crisis
The Democratic Governors of nine states across the country, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul, penned a letter to President Biden and Congressional leaders pleading with them to "solve the humanitarian crisis" caused by the free flow of migrants across the Southern border.
School Districts Push Back on Dubious Fiscal Distinction
The state's taxpayer watchdog announced that 16 school districts across New York are in varying degrees of fiscal stress, including five here on Long Island.
Escape From New York: Retirees Don't Want to Stay Here
"HireAHelper" released its annual report showing California and New York had the dubious distinction of losing the most retirees to other states. The Golden State lost 18% of retirees to new states while here in the Empire State 11% of every person that retired hit the road for greener pastures.
Socialist Aligned Politicians Push Taxpayer Funded Health Care for Illegals in NY
Right now many are ineligible to receive taxpayer funded healthcare due to federal regulations and restrictions. This state law would relax those rules and provide free healthcare for illegal immigrants. It directs the State Health Commissioner to modify rules to give migrants exemptions from federal regulations so they can receive healthcare.
Special Olympics New York Saved From The Fiscal Chopping Block
Special Olympics New York President and Chief Executive Officer Stacey Hengsterman shared her mission of asking Governor Kathy Hochul to include increased funding in her proposed Executive Budget to the New York State Legislature.
Lawmaker Wants to Kick Thruway Authority to the Curb
It was 1944 when then New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey kicked off the construction of the Thruway stretching from the Big Apple to Buffalo. Ten years later the first section of Thruway officially opened in 1954, with roads connecting Lowell in Oneida County, to Rochester in Monroe County.
You Paid For It: Taxpayers Shell Out $565,000 to Cuomo Campaign
You Paid For It: Taxpayers Shell Out $565,000 to Cuomo Campaign
Prominent Catholic Group Enters Chicken Fight Fray
Prominent Catholic Group Enters Chicken Fight Fray
Hochul Calls for Crackdown on Five Finger Discounts
Hochul Calls for Crackdown on Five Finger Discounts
Long Island Lawmakers Cry Foul on Migrant Money
Long Island Lawmakers Cry Foul on Migrant Money
Another Legal Monkey Wrench Thrown to Stop Congestion Pricing
Another Legal Monkey Wrench Thrown to Stop Congestion Pricing
Lawmakers Want to Find Out Why Families Flee New York
Lawmakers Want to Find Out Why Families Flee New York
Bipartisan Effort To Stop Congestion Pricing In Its Tracks
Bipartisan Effort To Stop Congestion Pricing In Its Tracks
Migrant Advice for Suffolk County Politicians: "Build A Wall!"
Migrant Advice for Suffolk County Politicians: "Build A Wall!"
Tierney Travels to Albany to Tackle Killer Chemicals in Drugs
Tierney Travels to Albany to Tackle Killer Chemicals in Drugs
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Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer Wins Alumni Award
Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer and Science Teacher Claudine Weiner recently was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award from Stony Brook University.
Coach Desi Honored
This weekend the Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association honored legendary Coach Al Desiderio.
Parents Protest at William Floyd High School
Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.