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President Biden Exits White House Granting Controversial Pre-emptive Pardons
This unprecedented move has sparked a critical question: what did these individuals do to necessitate such preemptive pardons?
The South Shore Press Is Going to DC for President Trump’s Inauguration
The South Shore Press is going to provide wall to wall coverage of the Inauguration of the 47th President of the United States: Donald J. Trump.
The Art of the “SALT” Deal!
Rep. Mike Lawler from the Hudson Valley is leading an ambitious effort to raise these caps to $100,000 for single filers and $200,000 for couples, a significant increase from the current limit.
The Full Amount
The last few weeks have been hard, with the inflation getting worse and the cold weather starting to get to us. So, I wasn’t surprised when my mother called and told me that due to all the troubles in the world, Christmas was going to be pretty lean this year and that she may not be able to send me as much as she usually does.
From the Newsroom: Feeling Grateful
As a child, you have no clue about the struggle and sacrifice mothers make for their children. Now that I’m a father, I can’t imagine the stress and anxiety she experienced knowing she could never, ever “Keep up With the Joneses” and have a boatload of gifts under the tree for her excited children. Our childhood home was not a syrupy Hallmark or Lifetime movie. It was what extreme poverty felt and looked like.
From the Newsroom: Choose Joy
“Perhaps you sense that we prepare for and celebrate Christmas doing the opposite of what brings peace and joy to the world. Maybe we embrace too much of the secular culture and not enough of the Gospel culture. Are we able to listen to God in the midst of all this?”
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Suffering From Type II Diabetes
From Rev. Frederick Miller, Ph.D.: CDC research has shown that smokers are 30% to 40% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to non-smoker. Unfortunately, many of these factors are associated with military service and the life of Veterans after discharge.
Attack of the Drones!
For almost two weeks now, state and municipal governments have been pressing the federal government for explanations, yet their appeals have gone unanswered.
Healthcare CEO Assassination Rocks Big Apple
The battle for New York City’s identity feels more visceral than ever, especially in the wake of the high-profile assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He was gunned down in broad daylight.
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Traumatic Brain Injury In Veterans, Part 2
As stated in last week's article the use of explosive materials has increased in the wars since World War I.
Highway Robbery for Long Island Roads
Fresh off budgeting $2 billion for illegal migrants, Gov. Kathy Hochul has ponied up a comparatively paltry $100 million to fix up state roads across New York, with Long Island getting money for only one small project.
Ask Your Fellow Veteran: Traumatic Brain Injury In Veterans, Part 1
Going back to World War I, many of our military in combat suffered what was called “Shell Shock.”
President-elect Trump's Cabinet Choices: A Focus on Transparency and Leadership
President-elect Donald Trump is assembling his administration, and his latest nominations highlight a deliberate effort to bring in experienced leaders, including some unconventional choices.
The Dangers of the Ukrainian War
"Aggression against the Russian Federation and its allies by a non-nuclear country with the support of a nuclear state will be considered a joint attack."
How to incorporate Charitable Giving in your Estate Plan
A: There are several ways one can make a charitable gift as part of their estate plan. First and foremost, you can always give during life. This can be done through a one-time or recurring donation to a charitable organization that qualifies as tax exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Many charitable organizations have campaigns on Giving Tuesday in which a corporate sponsorship allows for any amounts donated on that day to be matched, providing a more substantial impact for your favorite cause while allowing you to receive the allowable deduction on your annual income tax returns.
Library Celebrates Grand Reopening of Modernized Main Library
Today marks a historic day for the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library as community members, library officials, and dignitaries gather for the grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly renovated main library located at 407 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. The transformed 45,000-square-foot facility promises to offer patrons modernized, accessible, and innovative spaces designed to foster learning, community connection, and cultural enrichment for all ages.
What is a "SNT" and can I use it to buy food?
The acronym "SNT" refers to a special needs trust or a supplemental needs trust, a type of trust created for beneficiaries who are utilizing government benefits. SNTs allow for the beneficiary to keep their personal assets below required levels to maintain necessary government benefits while also protecting assets they earned or inherited. The type of SNT that is created depends on who is creating it and who is putting money into it.
Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Celebrates Grand Reopening of Modernized Main Library
historic day for the MasticsMoriches-Shirley Community
The Leadership and Service of a Local Coast Guard Hero
This citation from President George W. Bush, recognized the heroic Coast Guard efforts of Nathan B. "Nate" Bruckenthal. A little over 20 years ago, this local boy, who looked like the "all-american" kid was killed defending the United States during the War on Terror in Iraq. Nate was born on July 17th, 1979, and for several of his younger years, he grew up Stony Brook. With his mom, Nate lived in a military family, and he moved to different bases in Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Nate enjoyed playing football, serving as a volunteer firefighter, and was a member of the Navy Junior ROTC in Virginia at Herndon High School. Returning to Long Island, Nate joined the Coast Guard in 1998, where he was first stationed in Montauk, NY. While he expected to become a police officer like his father or a firefighter, Nate thrived in the Coast Guard through different jobs and deployments.
Historic Presidential Elections and Military Conflicts in our Nation
During this past week, the United States has a new Presidentelect in Donald J. Trump to lead this nation for the second time in the last three political terms. In our history, there have been major political elections that have fallen near Veterans Day. While the United States is not directly engaged in any wars, this country has openly supported the Ukrainians against Russia, Taiwan from the threats of China, and tried to mediate the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians over the Gaza Strip conflict. At this time, there are past moments that American Presidents carried out political campaigns through times of warfare and national foreign policy concerns. This process continues today through the transfer of power that will be constitutionally carried out in January. The Trump Administration will assume major concerns that were seen through the following examples of past presidential terms.
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South Shore Press Video Vault: Many Lawmakers Pitching a Plan to Create a "DOGE" for New York State
Does NYS need a version of DOGE? Some state and federal lawmakers believe so.
Where drivers found cheapest diesel across Suffolk County in week ending Mar. 1
According to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com, 1 gas station had the lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Mar. 1.
Kudos Our Hero: Red Cross Volunteer Saves Life in Deer Park, Honored by Local Leaders
Suffolk County legislaters came together on March 6th to celebrate a Deer Park resident who put her CPR certification to noble use.