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Hochul Attempts Cannabis Rollout Cleanup
Looking to clean up the mess caused by her administration's botched rollout of legal cannabis, Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed through measures in her budget that give the state and local municipalities more power to crack down on the thousands of illegal weed shops that have sprung up across the state.
Winds of Change Stalled: Hochul's Climate Goals Hit by Wind Farm Failures
Governor Hochul's administration placed significant bets on these wind farms, touting them as pillars of the state's renewable energy future. However, the reality of these projects collapsing due to supply chain issues and technical shortcomings paints a bleak picture of the state's renewable energy ambitions.
Little League Season in Full Swing
Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer and Suffolk County Legislator Kevin J. McCaffrey helped kick off the West Babylon Little League Opening Day.
Big "Thank You" For Keeping Families Safe
Thanks are in order to Fire Chief Kyle Markott, who was recently honored for his two years of honorably serving as Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) Commission Chairman for two years.
200 and Counting for Caputo
Caputo replaced Richard Garrett, who announced his retirement after nine years in 2022. Caputo had previously worked under Garrett as an assistant coach since 2019 and his Long Island roots can be seen everywhere over his career. Before coming to St. Joe's Caputo spent five seasons as head coach of the Dowling College baseball team, leading them to two East Coast Conference Tournament titles in four appearances and three trips to the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament. Caputo also was a two-time ECC Coach of the Year with Dowling. Prior to Dowling he was at Farmingdale State College where the Rams won three conference titles and made an appearance in the Division III College World Series.He also graduated from Hofstra where he played Division I baseball and played with the Long Island Ducks. The Valley Stream native graduated from Valley Stream Central High School in 1994, where he played both football and baseball, earning All-County recognition in both sports.
The Awards Keep Coming
"Kaeden represented Comsewogue with pride at the awards brunch," said Director of Athletics Matteo DeVincenzo. "Being selected for the Golden Eleven Team was a great way to cap off his incredible high school football career, and we are going to miss Kaeden when he graduates. We will always be proud to have called Kaeden a Comsewogue Warrior!"
Katherine Ann Cavanaugh (Eberhard), 84
Long-time East Moriches resident Katherine Ann Cavanaugh (Eberhard) passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on April 24 at the age of 84.
Thousands of Suffolk Students Turn Out for Police Week
"We have opened our doors to give students of all ages an up-close look at police operations," said Department Commissioner Robert Waring. They were introduced to the ins and outs of a law enforcement career, viewed the workings of a mock crime scene, and took part in demonstrations about distracted and impaired driving. High schoolers also participated in mock car stops to learn what they should do when stopped by the police.
Smithtown Unites for Health: Blood Drive & Girl Scout Cookies Await!
Supervisor Ed Wehrheim expressed his gratitude, saying, "Donating blood is a quick and simple selfless gesture that makes a major difference, as each donation can save up to three lives." He also praised the collaborative effort of organizers and the community's longstanding tradition of generosity.
Another Long Islander Heads to the NFL
Lapp was a part of Suny Cortland's winning national team leading the Red Dragons to their first Division-III NCAA national championship back in December 2023. Lapp's teammate Cole Burgess also was signed by the Bengals. Those two receivers combined for 30 touchdowns last season.
Dumping Drama: Brookhaven Cracks Down on Illegal Waste Disposal!
They recently filmed a video at West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook, standing by an overflowing Town dumpster as a stark reminder of the consequences of illegal dumping. The visual impact of the video, set against a backdrop of household trash and yard waste, aims to raise public awareness and deter such irresponsible actions.
Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department Installation Dinner
The Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department recently hosted its annual installation dinner. New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo and Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon were two of the public servants on hand.
Highway Supers Help Pave A Path For College
Patchogue Medford High School Senior Isabella Salducco and Comsewogue High School senior Kyle Buck. Both earned a $500 scholarship from the Suffolk County Highway Superintendents Association.
Ask Your Fellow Veteran Fear of Change
Fear of change is a common phenomenon in humans. This is especially true with veterans coming home from the service. However, it was not a problem when they first entered the military service. Thus we need to look at both the entry and exit to understand the difference.
15 Years in the Slammer for Gun and Drug Possession
The lengthy prison sentence was announced by Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, who prosecuted 36-year-old Levoughn McKinnie on many charges related to possession of drugs and weapons.
College Scholarship Deadline Extended
There are almost 50,000 active and retired CSEA members living in and around Suffolk County, and the dependents of those card carrying union members and employees are eligible to apply for a $1,000 college scholarship.CSEA Local 1000 put out a notice that they are extending statewide college scholarship applications until May 16th, 2024.Graduating high school seniors who are eligible dependent of CSEA active members are eligible to apply for and receive a scholarship.A total of 18 scholarships totalling $1,000 each will be given. Pearl Insurance and MetLife each sponsor a one-time $2,500 award.The scholarship application can be found at: cseany.org
Lawsuit Challenges Law Lumping Elections on Same Day
An Albany initiative that rankled suburban officials–holding federal, state, county, and local elections all on the same day–is the subject of a lawsuit brought by Long Island municipal leaders. The measure is seen as a heavy-handed move by the Democrats to make inroads into suburban elections that trend toward the GOP.
Smithtown Shines Bright: Over 20 Tons of Hazardous Waste Safely Disposed!
The event was a testament to the proactive efforts of Smithtown residents in tackling crucial environmental issues. By responsibly collecting items such as mercury, waste oil-based paints, gasoline, pesticides, and other harmful substances, we prevented their entry into regular waste streams, thereby safeguarding public health and the environment.
Alone in First
Kings Park has been a machine lately on the mound. Aside from just Colagrande this staff has shut down their opponents at a near record rate. King Park now has seven straight games where they have allowed 1 run or less. They have outscored their last 7 opponents by a ridiculous 63-2 margin. Kings Park will try to keep that streak going when they take on Islip, Longwood, and Bayshore-Bluepoint to end their regular season.
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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.