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Jan 30, 2025

SSP Analysis: Wind Energy May not be Worthy of the Bluster

“We have gone so far backward with this climate alarmism that now we're destroying millions of acres of land to build Chinese-made wind and solar farms that are just subsidy farms, as opposed to small nuclear footprint or natural gas or coal that take up fractions of the amount of land that solar farms do.”

Jan 29, 2025

"Promises Kept:" NYS Conservative Chairman on President Trump's Pro Life Pardons

As the March for Life Rally was held in Washington, DC. President Trump followed through with his campaign promise to pardon pro-life advocates who had been maliciously prosecuted by the Biden-Harris Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Freedom of Access to Clinics (FACE) Act.

Jan 27, 2025

SSP Analysis: Reflections on Presidential Portraits as Trump and Vance Make Theirs Official

Since the founding of the United States, official presidential portraits have served as both an artistic tradition and a powerful symbol of leadership. From George Washington to the newly elected Donald Trump, these works of art capture the essence of our nation’s leaders and their times, offering a window into history while preserving legacies for future generations.

Jan 24, 2025

Hold Your Horses, Folks: What Trump’s Wind Energy Halt Means for Sunrise Wind

The Trump administration’s monkey wrench of a “thwack” thrown dead-smack into the heart of wind energy comes after his predecessor Joe Biden gave a blind greenlight to many things green from the Northeast to Idaho, and everywhere beneath and in between.

Jan 24, 2025

“Man on the Street:” Pros and Cons of Wind Energy

With President Trump taking aim at the wind energy industry in his first days back in office, the South Shore Press Man on the Street asked residents what they thought about it.

Jan 23, 2025

Local Leaders Highlight Hopes for New Administration

“Trump ran on common sense solutions to clean up the mess Biden left here at home and abroad. I’m confident he will take this country in a better direction,” said Senator Dean Murray. “He’s added Suffolk’s own Lee Zeldin to his cabinet, and that is great news for Long Island.”

Jan 22, 2025

Trump Promises Kept on Day One

Shortly after being sworn in for his second term, President Donald Trump wasted no time in issuing Executive Orders to keep the promises he made to the American public.

Jan 22, 2025

South Shore Press Analysis: President Biden Planted Policy and Political Landmines to Sabotage Trump

Trump took immediate exception to Biden restricting 635 million acres to offshore oil and gas drilling, a move meant to stifle the new President’s strategy to grow the economy.

Jan 21, 2025

Tales from The Strip: SSP Dives Into D.C.’s Inauguration Day Vendor Scene

Though the switch from outdoor to indoor negated The South Shore Press’ ticketed access, no special clearance was required to traverse through the outdoor extravaganza that was the F Streetside area outside the Capitol One Arena in Washington D.C. on Monday, Jan. 20th.

Jan 21, 2025

From the Newsroom: Inauguration 2025 is in the History Books

At the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, once owned by President Trump, hundreds of people gathered around the bar television sets to watch the moment on TV, while more than 1,000 people stayed in the basement ballroom as part of the National Day of Prayer.

Jan 21, 2025

Lee Zeldin Sits for EPA Administrator Senate Confirmation Hearings

Zeldin was not treated as harshly as Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi. He was pressed on whether he believes climate change is real and on issues around drilling and car emission requirements, but, by and large, the hearing was respectful.

Jan 21, 2025

2-For-None? Done Deal, Donald: Reviewing the MAGA Energy Drink

If our freely-issued sample provided on the F Street-set Cuckoo Conga of an inaugural vendor strip in Washington D.C. this past Monday is enough indication, this palpably caffeinated beverage will take you somewhere between 45 and 47 sips to finish.

Jan 21, 2025

Trump Makes Triumphant Return to the White House

Donald J. Trump made his historic return to the White House official as he swore in to become the 47th President in a Capitol Rotunda ceremony surrounded by family, friends, and officials of his new administration, including his Vice President, J.D. Vance. His predecessor, Joe Biden, was in attendance, along with other past presidents, the Supreme Court, foreign dignitaries, and the woman he defeated for his second term, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Jan 20, 2025

Witness to History at the Waldorf Astoria

The heart of Washington near Congress, The Mall, the White House, and Capital One Arena were on strict lockdown. Massive metal barricades penned people out and kept police in, while military grade armored trucks from the National Guard blocked exits.

Jan 19, 2025

A Driving Rain, Cold Temperatures, and Warm Hearts Outside Capital One Arena

A cold, driving rain pounded thousands of MAGA loving patriots who waited in line for hours outside Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., waiting for just a chance to hear President Trump speak at a nighttime rally.

Jan 18, 2025

The South Shore Press Attends the “Patriot Awards” in Washington D.C.

A big group of America First Patriots gathered at the National Press Club ballroom in Washington D.C. for the “Patriot Awards,” with honorees that included Helen Comperatore, Vivek Ramaswamy, Scott Pressler, Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight, Steve Bannon, actor Brock Pierce, and investigative journalist James O’Keefe.

Jan 18, 2025

Trump's Crypto Inaugural Ball: A Visionary Move for a Digital Future

There was no bigger enemy of digital currencies than the Biden Administration and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. Both are considered "Enemy Number One and Enemy Number Two" in the crypto industry.

Jan 14, 2025

Storming The Phoenix: East Islip Man Charged with Kidnapping, Rape of Recently-Found Patchogue Teen

Suffolk County Police announced they had arrested a 64-year-old man for the rape and kidnapping of 14-year-old Emma Gervasi—who first went missing on the evening of Dec. 9th, inspiring a social media storm of a search party throughout the holidays.

Jan 11, 2025

The World is a “Mess” as Biden Heads for the Exit

Rather than peaceful, the globe is a “mess” after four years of Biden, as described by President Donald Trump, who is quick to point out that for the first time in 72 years, no wars started under his watch. Here’s a rundown of the state of world affairs Trump faces as he reenters the White House:

Jan 10, 2025

Trump Guns Blazing at News Conference

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk reviews a fiery press conference held by President-Elect Donald J. Trump

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Business

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.


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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.


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Brookhaven announces results of successful 2025 winter coat drive

The Town of Brookhaven has announced the results of its 2025 Winter Coat Drive, organized by the Brookhaven Town Youth Bureau's INTERFACE Program.