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Jul 13, 2024

Eagle Scout Honored by Local Legislators

The Suffolk County Fire Academy is now home to a new walkway with gravel and pavers that is home to a 9/11 Survivor Tree, thanks to an Eagle Scout who completed the undertaking as part of his service project.

Jul 13, 2024

Panico Picks Up a Paddle to Promote Pickleball

The Town of Brookhaven is now home to eleven courts where plenty of people can play America's fastest growing sport: pickleball.

Jul 13, 2024

Davis Town Meeting House Now Open for Tours

Town of Brookhaven Clerk Kevin LaValle stopped by the Lester Davis Town Meeting House to meet with the leaders of the cultural gem.

Jul 13, 2024

Senator in Suffolk Seeking Support for Brain Injury Bill

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was in Suffolk Friday, meeting with veterans and local officials to rally support for her bill to address traumatic brain injuries caused by soldiers firing their own weapons, the "Signature Wound of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Jul 13, 2024

Cops Collaborate to Put the Brakes on Impaired Driving

Three law enforcement agencies teamed up to crack down on drunk driving in Suffolk County, resulting in three arrests at a DWI checkpoint.

Jul 13, 2024

Shedrick Chooses Oswego

The 6'3" 150 pound small forward can also play shooting guard, has a lot of room for growth and could grow into a power forward at the next level. Shedrick showed a lot of explosiveness in his game this year and he was able to completely take over games at times. Shedrick tore apart Port Jefferson and Babylon in back to back games scoring 19 and 23 points and then had his best game of the season against Shoreham-Wading River when he pumped in 24 points.

Jul 13, 2024

The Impact of Health-Related Issues and our Presidential Leadership

The ninth President was a tough Indian fighter, fought during the War of 1812, and was a governor of the Indiana Territory.  During his 1841 inaugural speech, President William Henry Harrison at fifty-eight years old gave a two-hour speech in the rain and cold and wore no jacket to keep him warm.  Later, he attended events to celebrate his presidency in wet clothing, and this hardened military and political leader was inflicted with pneumonia.   Almost forty years before Harrison, doctors used primitive measures that almost bled President George Washington to death, this same practice was unsuccessfully used for Harrison.

Jul 13, 2024

Schumer Tries to Strip Trump of Immunity in Defiance of Supreme Court

On the heels of the recent US Supreme Court decision concluding that a president has "substantial prosecutorial immunity" for official acts while in office, Democrat Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced plans to draft legislation allowing former President Trump to be charged for alleged crimes following the 2020 election.

Jul 12, 2024

Keep The Advantage By This Simple Method

With our eyes and wallets all focused on the second half of the baseball season one very specific, yet very important point in betting baseball that many people overlook is as simple as clicking a button. That one click, or forgotten phrase, at the sportsbook could mean the difference between a win or a loss, but it certainly changes your bet and your mindset.

Jul 12, 2024

South Shore Press Editorial: A Cognitive Coverup and Conspiracy

Now the machine is suddenly throwing President Biden under the bus, calling for him to step down as the Democratic nominee in favor of Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Hillary Clinton, or Michelle Obama.

Jul 12, 2024

New York Court of Appeals Rules the Equal Rights Amendment Will be on the Ballot in November

A New York Court of Appeals ruling makes it final, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) will be on the ballot in NY in November.

Jul 12, 2024

Be Bold And Brave When Faced With Rejection

Be Bold And Brave When Faced With Rejection  One of the biggest problems facing the military returning to civilian life is the fear of rejection. While in the military all their needs are covered, and they are taught to live in a brotherhood with each other. When they return to civilian life they give all that up and have to start completely over, no housing, job, food, or brotherhood. Many also come home with the stigma label of PTSD even though they do not have it.

Jul 12, 2024

Stony Brook's Ohtani Keeps Getting Awards

This is now the third and fourth award that Paulsen has received for Freshman All-America recognition. He was also honored last month by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) and Perfect Game organization as a Freshman All-American. Paulsen was the 16th player in program history to be named a Freshman All-American.

Jul 12, 2024

Analysis: Where is the Democrat State of Mind Post Biden Debate Debacle?

Since the debate, I have been watching and listening to the banter of my Democrat pals. The ones I know and have worked with, and in many cases have been friends with, for decades. Where they stand falls into three general categories.

Jul 12, 2024

Hochul Admits 2030 Electric Goals Won't be Met

The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) 70% 2030 target was supposed to put the state on a path to have zero-emissions electricity by 2040, a deadline mandated by the law. The 2040 deadline is now also unlikely to be met.

Jul 11, 2024

SALT Caucus Looks to Restore Tax Deduction

Members of Congress from Long Island have not given up on SALT, the tax break that favors high-priced states such as New York. 

Jul 11, 2024

Biden Drains Northeast Gas Reserve

The Biden administration admitted that flooding the market was a ploy to lower prices at the pump for the July 4 holiday, a move similar to his draining of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower fuel prices.

Jul 11, 2024

Brazen Bandits Busted for Smashing and Grabbing ATMs

Two men were busted for going on an ATM theft spree in March, accused of breaking into multiple businesses in Brookhaven and Islip to steal the cash dispensers.

Jul 11, 2024

He Tried to Kill a Cop. Now A Coram Man Will Spend 25 Years in Prison

He Tried to Kill a Cop. Now He'll Spend 25 Years in Prison

Jul 11, 2024

Church to Host Blood Drive

If you're interested in donating blood, you must make an appointment first.

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Brookhaven Clerk LaValle Attends the Centereach/ Selden Civic Association Monthly Meeting

Mr. Lavalle also spoke about service improvements made by the town clerk’s office and engaged with civic members.


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Pickles & Paws 2025: New York’s Largest Animal Adoption Festival Launches This Spring in Yaphank

Connect with s furry friend at New York’s largest adoption event.


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Stay Melo: HOF Knicks Star Plugs Cannabis Brand in Farmingdale

Strain Stars will welcome the perennial All-Star on Saturday, April 19th for 1-3 p.m. meet and greets.