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Jan 24, 2024

The Golden Anniversary of the Press Club of Long Island

"I love the Press Club of Long Island," said Brian Stelter. "I love journalism organizations. We need more of them. We need them to be healthy and vibrant."

Jan 17, 2024

Community Medicaid v. Chronic Medicaid

A: No, Community Medicaid will not pay for long term-care in a nursing home. Community Medicaid is the program that covers care at home, such as a personal care aide. Chronic Medicaid is the program that covers nursing home care.

Jan 17, 2024

Salvation Army Serving Our Military & Veterans

William Booth established the Salvation Army in England 1852. In 1879 he changed the name of the Christian Mission to the Salvation Army. From that point on the members were known as Salvationists. By 1885 they converted 250,000 Christians and their message spread rapidly, gaining a foothold in other countries including America. Today they are in over 100 countries.

Jan 17, 2024

50th Anniversary of Press Club of Long Island

It was 50 years ago and I was at my desk at the Suffolk County office of the daily Long Island Press reading an article about a reporter being jailed for not divulging the identity of a source. Sources, especially in investigative reporting, are invaluable, golden.

Jan 10, 2024

Can You Be Removed from a Deed Without Your Consent?

A: In general, a person cannot be removed from a deed without his or her consent and signature on a deed. Absent legal action with a court order, such as a foreclosure or a partition action, the only way an owner's interest in real property can be transferred is by a properly executed, acknowledged and recorded deed conveying that owner's interest to a new party. If two or more people own real property jointly as tenants in common, a co-owner is unable to remove the other co-owner by executing a new deed - a person can only convey what they own. A title company will search all transfers to certify the record owners and those with an interest in the property will be required to execute the deed to the purchaser.

Jan 10, 2024

History of the United Veterans Beacon House

The Beacon House is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1994 by Frank Amalfitano, an Air Force veteran of Vietnam. Their headquarters is located at 1715 Union Blvd., Bay Shore, NY. It has established itself in veteran housing, outreach programs, and is known as a full service organization serving veterans on all of Long Island.

Jan 10, 2024

A Celebration of Non-Partisanship and Big Salute to Ed Romaine

If only Washington would be this way.

Jan 3, 2024

Navigating Trust Tax Returns: What You Need to Know

A: Yes, you should inform your accountant that you created a trust. The type of trust you have determines whether you have to file a separate tax return or report trust income on your personal return.

Jan 3, 2024

Understanding Mental Health

Our military and veterans are afraid of being labeled with a mental health problem. This results in them also being afraid to seek medical help. Part of the reason for negative attitudes and behavior towards mental illness is a lack of knowledge and fear of the unknown. Anyone can experience mental illness—it's more common than we think. So it's important to try to gain a better understanding of it.

Jan 3, 2024

The Year That Has Now Passed

The year 2023 had a stormy ending in Suffolk County, a year of great storminess in which general violence in the world—war—colored life here and widely.

Jan 3, 2024

How Presidents Past and Present Managed Israeli/Palestinian Wars

Presidents dating back to Harry Truman fought to find a balance between sound foreign policy and the political minefield surrounding Israeli and Palestinian conflicts.

Dec 27, 2023

Remote Witnessing of Health Care Proxies

A: New York State now allows remote witnessing of health care proxies. This innovation is particularly vital for individuals who, due to medical reasons, are unable to safely execute a health care proxy in the direct presence of two witnesses. A health care proxy allows you to appoint an individual you trust to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to make such decisions for yourself. This can be a family member or a close friend who understands your wishes and values.

Dec 27, 2023

Military Suicide and Crisis Care: Warning Signs

U.S. military are four times more likely to die by suicide than in combat. The suicide rates among the United States public have been increasing for the past 20 years, but among active military personnel and veterans of the post-9/11 wars, the suicide rate is even higher, outpacing average Americans. Reports show 30,177 active –duty personnel and veterans of post 9/11 wars have died by suicide, significantly more than the 7,057 service members killed in post 9/11 war operations.

Dec 27, 2023

Decision on LIPA Becoming a Full Public Utility Nears

With the New York State Legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul to decide in coming months whether to accept the recommendations of the state's Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority, it would be instructive to consider how LIPA began—and the work of two people instrumental in the creation of LIPA in 1986.

Dec 20, 2023

Farewell Letter

It is with much sadness that I inform you of the following: I will no longer be able to be a contributor to The South Shore Press… It was a pleasure to share my work!

Dec 20, 2023

Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts for Assisting Living

A: No, you cannot use the money in the irrevocable trust to pay for your mother's assisted living. In order for the irrevocable trust to be considered exempt for Medicaid purposes, it must provide that no principal distributions can be made to the grantor (your mother) or on the grantor's behalf. In other words, any distribution made from the irrevocable trust to your mother or directly to the assisted living would violate the terms of the trust. Since the house was transferred to the irrevocable trust over five years ago, the money in the trust is protected in the event your mother requires care in a nursing facility.

Dec 20, 2023

Electricity from the Wind, Will a Landing in Shirley Come Next?

"We celebrated 'First Power' today when the first wind turbine, 35 miles off the Montauk coast, was turned on and began transmitting electricity to the Cove Hollow substation," declared Judith Hope in an emailed message as the first turbine in the South Fork Wind Farm began producing electricity this month and feeding it into the Long Island Power Authority's Cove Hollow substation in East Hampton.

Dec 13, 2023

Inheritance Rights of a Surviving Spouse

A: Under New York law, a surviving spouse has a "Right of Election" to avoid against being disinherited by their deceased spouses. Whether the decedent spouse leaves nothing for their spouse in their Will or dies without a Will, the surviving spouse is entitled to a portion of the estate.

Dec 13, 2023

Attitudes

Attitudes are the mental positive filters through which we view and interpret the world. Positive attitudes produce positive emotions; negative attitudes don't.

Dec 13, 2023

Making Long Island

Lawrence R. Samuel has written a book about Long Island which, as the invitation to his presentation last month at the Hampton Bays Public Library said, "charts how the island evolved over the decades and largely detached itself from New York City to become a self-sustaining entity with its own challenges, exclusions and triumphs."

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Education

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.


Local

Cheapest regular gas found in Suffolk County during week ending June 21

1 gas station had the lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.


Local

State Grants Long-Delayed 9/11 Disability Benefits to Widow of Suffolk Deputy Sheriff

After decades-long wait, relief finally comes to the widow of 9-11 hero.