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Abandon Ship: Lt. Gov. Delgado Bolts From Hochul’s Ticket
Governor Kathy Hochul is on her own. Former Lt. Governor, then accidental Governor, and now current elected Governor lost her running mate Lt. Gov. Anthony Delgado.
Uber Falls Victim to Insurance Fraud ‘Gangs’ that Stage Fake Accidents and Injuries
Uber Technologies Inc. filed a racketeering lawsuit against a group of law firms, doctors, and pain-management clinics it claims staged fake car accidents and performed unnecessary surgeries to take advantage of New York’s generous no-fault insurance policies.
Your Nose Knows, But Can You Use The Information?
Governor Kathy Hochul is looking to give police officers an extra tool to determine whether a driver is impaired by marijuana.
Man On The Street: Lawmakers Call for Subtitles at Movie Theaters
Do theater goes want to see subtitles on movies?
Assemblyman Blasts Governor Hochul on Prison Strike Response
DeStefano is calling on Governor Hochul and Legislators to repeal “soft on crime” legislation that he believes puts the lives of Correctional Officers at risk.
State Must Ante Up More CHIPS for Long Island Roads and Bridges
As Albany grinds through Gov. Hochul’s massive $252 billion budget proposal, local officials are looking to make sure Long Island doesn’t get stiffed when it comes to highway funding.
Black Conservatives Speak Out During Black History Month
Many now former Democrats say that they did not leave the party, the party left them.
Gov. Hochul Deploys 4,500 National Guard Troops as Guards Protest Dangerous Working Conditions at Prisons
Officials are worried that the situation could result in another Attica Prison Uprising, a riot in 1971 that was one of the deadliest in U.S. history.
Suffolk County Senior’s Poverty Rate up 48% in Last Decade
The number of older New Yorkers living in poverty has surged nearly 50 percent in the last ten years. A report by the Center for Urban Future, authored by Rachel Neches and Jonathan Bowles, raises the alarm about the poor financial health of older New Yorkers.
BREAKING NEWS: NYS Correctional Officers on Strike Over Safety Concerns Amid Controversial HALT Act
This widespread protest is centered around the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act (HALT), a law passed in 2022 under disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration.
Want Some Land? NYS to Auction Off Big Parcels of Properties
Now New York State is in the “auction game” but what they’re selling and hoping you’re buying is much bigger and more expensive than automobiles or vessels.
The King Who Killed Congestion Pricing
President Trump hit the brakes on the congestion pricing scheme that was milking motorists driving in Manhattan to fill a $30 billion pothole in the MTA budget.
A DOGE for New York?
The Washington DOGE is uncovering billions in federal waste. Do we need a New York DOGE? The taxpayers think so.
Black ‘Conservative’ History Month Part 2: “Democrats Promise Hope, But Don’t Deliver”
The South Shore Press continues its series for Black History Month focusing on black/brown people who espouse conservative views.
DOGE for New York
State legislators get behind a DOGE for New York to cut government waste.
Deadline Fast Approaching For You to Obtain a REAL-ID License.
New Yorkers will need a REAL ID to board an airplane beginning in May 7, 2025. All Department of Motor Vehicle offices in Suffolk County provide the REAL ID pre-screening service.
Happy Valentine’s Day – I Want a Divorce!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, New York State is making it easier than ever to get a divorce. New York’s ‘Uncontested Joint Divorce” process has been updated to make the process simpler and cheaper.
Mrs. Hochul Comes to Islip: Governor Announces $150 Million for LIRR, MacArthur Airport Connection
Gov. Kathy Hochul touched down in the South Shore on Wednesday to introduce her administration’s bombshell investment—a milestone that will at last bring Ronkonkoma Station travelers quick-as-can-be access to nearby Long Island MacArthur Airport.
South Shore Press EXCLUSIVE: State Yanks "JIHAD123" License Plate
After numerous inquiries from the South Shore Press to officials at the NYS DMV pertaining to the validity and appropriateness of the plate, state officials confirmed it was an actual plate they issued, and promised to pull it based on questions and information from the South Shore Press.
Local Officials Freak Out Over MTA Payroll Tax
They first tried it in 2009, and the public backlash was so heavy they rolled it back. And now, as if New Yorkers aren’t taxed enough, they’re thinking about it again: a payroll tax to shovel more money at the black hole known as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
NFL MVP Is All About the QB
I have always been weary of putting too much down on a play that has no decisive outcomes. There is no statistical number to reach for the ticket to cash, and the winner is never black and white. There is a lot of opinion, and the award is subjective because it is voted on, rather than won by the traditional method.
The Ducks Win #1,000
The Ducks have been around for 25 years, and they have been a franchise that has been surrounded by successes and milestones. This weekend was a special milestone as the team recorded it's 1,000 overall win in franchise history. The win moves their overall record to an impressive 1,000 wins and 726 losses, good for a .579 winning percentage.