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The Decline of American Media: A Nation at Risk
There was a time when journalists in the United States prioritized their country over the temptation of chasing clicks or fueling rhetoric.
Romaine Report: Volunteer Firefighters Protect East End
When a person signs up to become a volunteer firefighter, they commit to the potential that one day they may be putting their lives on the line.
Suffolk Closeup: The Decline of Local Journalism
“Hometown newspapers are a foundational part of the American experience; we uplift the stories of everyday New Yorkers making a difference in their communities and serve as watchdogs that hold those in power accountable.”
From the Newsroom: Do As I Say, Not As I Do
To those maniacs exhibiting insane behavior towards President Trump and Elon Musk: you’ve exposed yourselves for the frauds that you are.
From the Newsroom: Democrat Hypocrisy on Immigration, Cuts, and the Deficit
Extremists in the Democratic Party hate and despise both President Trump and Elon Musk so much that they fight against the very same principles put forth by Clinton, Schumer, and Obama, only because the same ideals are now being shared by Trump and Musk.
From the Newsroom: Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
South Shore Press reporter Deborah Williams was on a stroll when I received what has become one of the most memorable texts I’ve ever received.
The Diplomatic Collapse of US-Ukraine Relations: A Turning Point
The diplomatic relationship between the United States and Ukraine took a stunning and abrupt turn last week when President Trump and Vice President Vance had strong words for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
From the Newsroom: Get Busy Living, or Get Busy Dying
Why do you live in New York? It’s a question I get all the time from friends and family who permanently left the Empire State for warmer, greener pastures with lower taxes and a higher quality of living.
Guest Editorial: A Tale of Two States on Illegal Immigration
While Laredo is roughly 407 miles from the heart of Beaumont, the consequence of an unprotected border extends far beyond just Southeast Texas.
(HUMOR) For the First Foo-Fighting Time: Strawberry Yoo-hoo, French Toast Bagel, and PB & J
This past week has been scorching with hot-button news items. Here's three more:
From the Newsroom: Five Questions Spark Federal Freakout
There are two new bosses in town, Elon Musk and President Trump, and they’re thankfully bringing private sector principles to the bloated bureaucracy known as the federal government.
Guest Editorial: Another Wife of a Corrections Officer Questions Governor Hochul
The facts are: inmate-to-inmate assaults have increased, assaults on staff have increased, drug use, weapons possession and gang activity has increased. Correction Officers are resigning and retiring en masse because they can no longer work in this volatile environment.
Guest Editorial: Wife of Corrections Officer Makes Passionate Plea to Governor Hochul
Governor, stop trying to control the narrative and tell the truth. The HALT Act failed. It may have looked great on paper, but it didn’t work.
Flag on the Screenplay: NY Moviegoers Misread Open Caption Theater Proposal Meant to Aid Hard-of-Hearing Community
Government officials are leaning toward mandating major movie theater chains not just in NYC—but eventually statewide–to offer open captioned screenings for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.
Illegal Immigrants Voting Threatens Democracy
Op Ed From NYS Assemblyman Joe DeStefano: The key to Democracy in America is the right of its citizens to vote.
Congress’ Fiscal Failure: Another Year of Irresponsible Spending
It’s a new year, a new Congress, and new leadership has taken the reins in Washington, D.C. But one thing that remains unchanged? Business as usual.
From the Newsroom: Get Off My Lawn
Cold weather blues are kicking in and for the 30th winter in a row, I’m wondering why I still live in the People’s Republic of New York.
The American Nightmare: “The Brutalist” Should win Best Picture (PREDICTION)
With one press conference canceled and another event hilariously reported to a full day early, my Friday afternoon slate freed itself up on Feb. 7th. Ergo: this crime reporter and lifestyle columnist hybrid of late could get back to doing what he has historically done best, and used to do damn-near exclusively: watching movies, and writing about them.
From the Newsroom: The DOGE Report in the South Shore Press
Trying to keep up with the crookedness in Washington is like trying to drink out of a fire hose, so the South Shore Press is going to help steady the flow for you and have one spot on our website (SouthShorePress.com) and print edition called the “DOGE Report.”
Trump Skewers Deep State Agency, Looks to Save Billions
Taxpayers loathe wasteful government spending, especially on bizarre programs that do nothing for them, such as transgender comic books in Peru, DEI in Serbia, and transgender operas in Colombia. These are just a few of the items the Biden administration threw billions at, leading President Trump to declare enough is enough.
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Hikers Trek 80 Miles to Montauk to Save Lives from Colon Cancer
They’re hiking 80 miles along the South Shore’s beaches in a Mission to Montauk.
Lawsuit accuses Freeport police of unconstitutional vehicle seizure scheme
A small village's police department is accused of running an unconstitutional vehicle seizure scheme that exploits motorists for profit. Plaintiff Phillip the Village of Freeport, Police Chief Michael Smith, JCB & Sons, Inc. (operating as Non-Stop Towing & Recovery), Jerome Bonomo, and an unnamed police officer referred to as Officer John Doe #1.
Former Rikers inmate sues NYC, alleging brutal assault due to negligence and understaffing
A former inmate has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and unnamed correction officers, claiming he was brutally assaulted while in custody.