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NYMRC Director Promises a 'Ton of Fun' at Annual Turtle (Bar) Crawl
"We have five breweries participating this year (Twin Fork, Long Ireland, Tradewinds, North Fork and übergeek)," said Maxine Montello, executive director of the New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC). "A purchased ticket covers a crawl T-shirt, discounts at each brewery, a chance to win prizes and a ton of fun."
Ultramarathoner Wai Law Raises Over $20K With a Grueling 200-mile run
Wai Law achieved two significant milestones over the Labor Day weekend by running 200 miles in just under 55 hours and raising more than $20,000 for charity. Law, an accountant and ultramarathon runner from Bethpage, NY, completed 50 four-mile loops in Levittown during his fourth and most ambitious charity run. The event aimed to raise funds and awareness for the Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson's Research and Agape Meals for Kids.
Top Hochul Aide Busted: Accused of Being a Chinese Spy
A former aide to Governor Kathy Hochul was arrested and accused of using her access and influence to benefit the Chinese Communist Government and the Communist Party.
Put the Brakes on Electric Mandate
Can the grid keep school buses powered up across the South Shore, and can school districts afford them?
Big Bust Brings Down 29 in Massive Drug Trafficking Ring
The investigations were conducted jointly by the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office's East End Drug Task Force (EEDTF), the Suffolk County Police Department, the New York State Police, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the United States Department of Homeland Security (HSI), and the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York.
Can The Grid Handle Charging Electric School Buses?
With mandated electrification of all school buses in NY coming quickly down the pike as part of New York's Green New Deal, many questions remain. Will there be enough electricity capacity to charge the buses? And are there enough batteries available? Are the buses too heavy for rural roads and bridges?
Budget Busting Buses Zap School Districts
The message from New York's Democrats and their Green New Deal is 'Go All Electric or Go Home' for school buses across the state.
Emergency Responders Concerned About Fires Breaking Out in Electric School Buses
As New York pushes its New Green Deal mandate to replace every one of the state's 50,000 school buses to all-electric beginning in 2027, what do local communities – firefighters and EMTs in particular – need to watch out for to keep students, emergency personnel, and drivers safe when accidents happen?
Former NYC School Principal Sues Department of Education Over Racial Discrimination
A high-ranking education official is facing serious allegations of racial discrimination and retaliation in a federal lawsuit. On August 12, 2024, Heather Jansen filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the City of New York, the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), Chancellor David C. Banks, and Superintendent Marion Wilson.
Racine Topaloglu Joins Stony Brook University as HR Professional
Racine Topaloglu has found a new challenge at Stony Brook University, where she began working in January 2024. With a background in the tourism industry across Europe, Topaloglu brings her HR experience and collaborative nature to her role at the university.
Electric School Bus Mandate Will Bankrupt Long Island
The governor is wrong to force schools to switch to electric buses, and the state mandate will bankrupt taxpayers. That's the consensus among state legislators from Suffolk, who point out that there is no infrastructure in place to charge the buses and that there are better, less expensive ways for New York to meet its carbon-neutral goals.
Pharmaceutical company sues former employee for misappropriating trade secrets
A former employee of a major pharmaceutical company is accused of misappropriating trade secrets and breaching contractual obligations to unfairly compete against his previous employer.
Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act introduced by SBU and Rep. LaLota
In close partnership with the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), Stony Brook University's Office for Federal Relations collaborated with Rep. Nick LaLota to introduce the Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to prevent significant cuts to New York hospitals' Medicaid payments.
Recruitment firm sues real estate giant Zillow for financial losses and more
A New York-based corporation has filed a lawsuit against a major real estate company alleging significant financial harm due to misrepresentations and predatory actions. Nitka, Inc. filed the complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on August 14, 2024, against Zillow, Inc.
Hochul to Spend $200 Million More for Electric School Buses
Hochul is making an additional $200 million available for clean buses and charging infrastructure in the second installment of funding from the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
New Legislation Says 'No" to Mask Wearing While Committing a Crime
The days when masked and hooded protestors can terrorize neighborhoods and commit crimes indiscriminately, and without consequence because they have hidden their faces to evade law enforcement, may soon be over in New York.
Cheers! You can now have spirits, cider, and mead shipped to your front door.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.2852A/A.3132A) that allows New York's small craft manufacturers of spirits, cider, and mead to ship directly to consumers in and out of New York.
New York Lawmakers Call for Governor to Sign School Bus Safety Rules
The start of school is just around the corner and New York lawmakers are calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a recently passed law increasing penalties for not abiding by stopped school bus rules.
Serious Sticker Shock Coming as State Approves Huge Increase in National Grid Rates for Millions in New York
New York's Public Service Commission approved a substantial National Grid rate hike to begin next month adding $33 to the average bill now and $60 in total in three years. New York's Green New Deal mandates along with infrastructure repairs are driving the cost increases, says National Grid.
New York Conservatives Back Trump
Donald Trump nailed down the endorsement of the New York Conservatives at a convention over the weekend, sending one of his top supporters, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio, to accept on his behalf.
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South Shore Press is Around the World: Dispatch From New Zealand
South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk is halfway around the world, having crossed the Equator to file this report:
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.