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Pipeline Ruling Good News for New York
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by the environmental group Food & Water Watch, the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) had properly evaluated a plan to expand the pipeline.
Long Island Rail Road Crime Highest in 18 Years
Eliminate cash bail, defund the police, throw open the border to drugs and illegal aliens, and espouse an endless attack on law enforcement, and what will you get? Crime doubling on the Long Island Rail Road.
Dress For Success on Wheels
If you want to take advantage of the "Dress for Success" (DFS) Brookhaven program but have a hard time with transportation getting to Town Hall, you're in luck thanks to their new mobile unit.
Assemblyman DeStefano Joins "Coffee With a Cop"
Established almost twenty years ago in 2005, the Suffolk County Police Department Community Relations Bureau organizes the popular "Coffee With a Cop" program.
Suffolk County Waitresses: Stop Taxing Our Tips!
The vote-getting ploys are based on electoral demographics: Biden is looking to curry favor with the college-educated, while Trump wants to portray himself as a champion of the working class.
NY passes law to track credit card purchases by law-abiding gun owners
NY is set to further restrict law-abiding gun owners from the free exercise of the Second Amendment. At the end of the session, legislators passed a bill requiring credit card companies to use unique category codes for gun and ammunition purchases.
SCPD Honors Two Officers Who Lost Their Battles With Cancer
The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) Marine Bureau dedicated two vessels in the names of two beloved officers who lost battles with cancer.
WFHS Students Support Kids As They Bravely Battling Cancer
The William Floyd High School Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Donna Visone-O'Brien, participated in a service project this school year designed to bring hope and encouragement to children with cancer.
Bellport Students Visit Lady Liberty
Serving as a beacon of light to legal immigrants who eventually became United States citizens via Ellis Island, Bellport students saw firsthand the historic poem etched inside the Statue of Liberty, titled "The New Colossus:"
Earth's Temperature Extremes
While we may be feeling a little uncomfortable at present, the temperatures are not as bad as the 102° record measured on Long Island in 1999 or the state high of 108° at Troy in July of 1926. It's a good thing we're not in the appropriately named Death Valley in California, where the thermometer topped out at 134° in 1913, which, by the way, is the world record.
Heat Wave Swelters Northeast
A heat dome parked over the eastern U.S. is bringing temperatures well into the 90s for over 11 million Americans in 14 states. Long Island's sea breezes are keeping things a little cooler, with the thermometer in the high 80s as heat advisories and air quality alerts are in effect.
Families Suffer While Politicians Refuse to Reduce the Debt
A recent survey found that almost half of Americans consider themselves broke, while two-thirds consider themselves to be living paycheck to paycheck. Politicians would like to blame you and how you manage your personal finances.
Suffolk's Elite Honored
The award is named in memory of the legendary educator, official, and coach Gaetano "Butch" Dellecave. 16 school districts in Suffolk County have a partnership with the award organizers.
Biden Election Order Under Scrutiny
The Administration Committee has issued subpoenas to 15 agencies within the Biden administration to determine if an Executive Order he issued to engage them in the 2024 election is unconstitutional.
NY Courts Order the 'Parents Replacement Act' back on the ballot in November
The so-called 'Equal Rights Amendment' (ERA) will return to the NY ballot in November after being previously removed by the State Supreme Court.
Fustal Chooses Ferreira
"It's always an honor getting called up to the US Futsal National Team," said Ferreira. "We have the first-ever Women's FIFA Futsal World Cup coming up in 2025, as well as CONCAAF Qualifiers soon, so I'm very excited for that and what the future holds for US Futsal." "Futsal" is an indoor version of soccer that is played on a "basketball" sized field that is 40 by 20 meters. Fustal is becoming more and more popular and it's smaller rosters make Ferreira's inclusion even more impressive. Compared to the 11 players on a soccer field, Futsal fields teams of five players (one of which is a goalkeeper). They also use a smaller and heavier ball which leads to it being less bouncy and puts an emphasis on passing, receiving, dribbling and moving while under pressure.
Our Local Greatest Generation at One Hundred Years Old
Iconic News Anchor and Author, Tom Brokaw
Beating Down the Golden Goose
Clark entered the league with a fan fervor that has never been seen at the women's basketball level before. Even the most celebrated and best known women's player could walk down the street and would barely be recognized and then came Caitlin Clark. With her fun and dominating style of play and her easy to market likeability the WNBA seemed to have their greatest star ready for super stardom. The league, and every player in it, would soon benefit from Clark's obvious allure. But, it seems that jealousy and envy (at the very least) have become more of an agenda than elevating the league.
Estate Planning for Teachers
A: Summer is the best time to check items off your "to-do" list that get pushed off during the busy school year.  You just spent the last ten months teaching and giving everything you have to your students.  It is now time to do something for yourself, which will ultimately help you truly enjoy that summer vacation.
Academics and Athletics Are a Perfect Mix
The William Floyd High School senior played multiple positions for the Colonials. He played multiple positions including safety, running back, kick returner, punt returner and wide receiver during his three years as a varsity starter for the Colonials. But, he is probably best known for his achievements as the team's kicker where he set the school record for the longest field goal.
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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.
Who Will Run Against Hochul for Governor of New York?
The South Shore Press had a conversation with New York State Conservative Party Chair, Gerry Kassar on his thoughts who might be considering a race for the Governor’s office from the Republican/Conservative side of the race.
Greenport brewery founder on Reggae Fest: 'a kickoff of summer'
Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. in Peconic is planning a bigger-than-ever Reggae Fest for Saturday, May 3, with top acts and plenty of craft brews.