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May 18, 2024

Analysis: A Threat to Democracy by Weaponizing "Lawfare"

With President Trump being metaphorically handcuffed by the judge in his "Stormy Daniels" trial of commenting publicly on the case, he is now enlisting allies to show up and court to blast what he calls "lawfare" against him.

May 18, 2024

Ask Your Fellow Veteran: MEMORIAL DAY 2024

MEMORIAL DAY 2024

May 18, 2024

Plea Deals Proposed For Migrants Accused of Brutally Beating Police

Plea Deals Proposed For Migrants Accused of Brutally Beating Police

May 18, 2024

Let's Get Ready to Rumble: Biden and Trump Agree to Presidential Debates

Former President Donald Trump and President Biden agreed to two debates to be held in June and September.

May 18, 2024

Congress Tries to Crack Down on Illegals Who Attack Cops

The GOP-led House passed a bill that would deport illegal aliens who assault law enforcement officers and first responders.

May 18, 2024

Albany Lawmakers Want to Crack Down on Social Media Companies That Target Teens

Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy likened teen social media addiction to being hooked on heroin. Now some Empire State lawmakers want one more shot at cracking down on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter who are manipulating algorithms to get teens addicted.

May 18, 2024

Long Island Military Vehicle Club's Proud Recognition of our Military History and Veterans

If these vehicles could speak, what stories would they have to share about the mobile military history that they display on our local roads.   The Long Island Military History Vehicle Club is based out of Bohemia, and it provides a great deal of patriotism to the veterans and families of this area.  There are about twenty members who operate military antique jeeps from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, Two and Half Ton Trucks, Hummers, World War II Bicycles and Motorcycles.  While this organization is based out of Bohemia, there is also a Nassau Chapter, who provide the same positive activities within their county.  During COVID-19, there was a brief respite towards the activities of this organization that was hampered by the pandemic, but now they have a full schedule of future dates to present their unique vehicles at local events.

May 18, 2024

Editorial: Courts Were Correct to Protect Ballot Counting in NYS

Our state constitution guarantees that elections will be administered in a bipartisan manner. Both major parties are ensured representation at our county boards of elections. This is an important and necessary election integrity safeguard.

May 17, 2024

Harrison Butker was Right!

Courageous, brave and fearless are the buzzwords that we usually hear when an athlete speaks up for something he believes in. But, that was not the case this week when Harrison Butker spoke from the heart and talked about his beliefs. Suddenly, there was outrage aimed at Butker for speaking his mind and the vitriol and scorn that has followed has hit epic levels.

May 17, 2024

The Golden Eagles are Champions

 St. Joseph's College has won the Skyline Conference Championship. After winning the regular season title for the third year in a row St. Joe's finished off their outstanding season by winning the championship.

May 17, 2024

Carville Throws Biden Under the Bus

The latest Democrat pundit to throw Joe Biden under the bus is James Carville, the former Clinton rainmaker, who took exception to the president's crowing about the U.S. economy under his watch.

May 17, 2024

Christian Cox Keeps Hitting

Cox plays catcher and third base, but he is the starting shortstop on most days. Scouts have said he can throw upwards of 80 mph across the diamond and that should allow him to stay on that side of the infield. He led Shoreham Wading River to a 16-4 overall record and they went 15-3 in league play. Cox has decided to continue his career at Framingham State University in Massachusetts.

May 17, 2024

Miller Place is going National

Reitan will be joined by sophomore Savannah Musso, who is also a level 10 gymnast. Musso qualified as an alternate at Nationals. The Miller Place squad has had an excellent season and another sophomore Angelina Donofrio, who is a level 9 gymnast, also qualified for Eastern Nationals in Myrtle Beach.

May 16, 2024

Flynn: Deliver the Truth, Whatever the Cost

He was a man at the highest levels of U.S. military intelligence. He knew the country's secrets. When he signed on with President Donald Trump, the Deep State took him out.

May 16, 2024

Long Island Loses a Legend: Joan Travan

The community is mourning the passing of Joan Travan, a long-time South Shore Press columnist and driving force behind many projects in her beloved hometown of Medford. She touched many lives both as a civic leader and in her profession as a Community Service Aide.

May 15, 2024

Not Just The Boys Of Summer

Going back to the 8th grade coach Zach Epley could see something special. Brown pitched just 8 innings in that season, but struck out 8 batters and opened some eyes along the way. Since then she has only gotten better. Brown pitched more than 30 innings last season as a freshman logging the second most innings on the team. This year she upped her game once again going 21 innings and pitching to a 3.80 ERA. Epley said that she was their "go to reliever" and acted as a closer in quite a few games, but she still amassed the fourth most innings on the team.

May 15, 2024

New Kelp Farm for Violet's Cove

The benefits of kelp were extolled by local officials announcing an agreement for an aquaculture farm at Violet's Cove in Mastic Beach with Sue Wicks, a former professional basketball star with roots to the local waters going back generations.

May 15, 2024

Powell Powers to a HR Crown

Powell finished the year at the top of the county in home runs finishing with eight total long balls. Powell was in a tough race most of the year with pressure coming from second place finisher Kayleigh Collins from Hauppauge, who finished with six blasts while Bellport's Bridget Barry and Riverhead's Kaysee Mojo finished with five dingers.

May 14, 2024

Superstar Steeplechase Winner

Panella sits atop the Half Hollow record books in the 1500 meters as well. Last season she put up a time of 4:59:88 in that event.

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Local

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.


State

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.


Local

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.