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Long Island Soccer Coach Arrested
The 27 year old Bradbury is originally from Long Beach, and was arrested and charged with Attempted Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance, Criminal Solicitation in the Third Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He is being held overnight and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on August 10.Detectives are asking anyone with additional information or if you believe you are a victim to call theSecond Squad at 631-854-8252.
Five Suffolk County Bridges Listed as Worst in NYS
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued a report on the structural health and safety of New York's bridges. Ten percent rate in poor condition.
Courts Again Block Biden-Harris Student Loan Bailout
The Eighth Circuit of Appeals extended its pause of part of the Biden-Harris plans to transfer student debt from the student who knowingly took out the loan and pass it on to other taxpayers.
Calls for Hochul to Sign Law Expanding Tuition Aid to Veterans Grow Louder
The New York State Assembly and Senate both passed a bill during this session that expanded tuition assistance to veterans regardless of their combat experience. All veterans, no matter their service, would be eligible for tuition assistance.
Ronkonkoma Man Dies in Apparent Drowning
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man who was pulled unresponsive from the water in Shirley.
William Floyd Students Raise Resources for an Important Cause
Near the end of the 2023-24 school year, the William Floyd High School National Honor Society under the direction of advisors Salvatore Alfredson and Rebecca Penney, hosted "Sets for Tourette's," a volleyball tournament to benefit the Tourette Association of America.
Future Law Enforcers Celebrate Completion of Police Training
The South Shore Press congratulates the 17 teens who recently participated in the Suffolk County Police Department Explorer graduation.
Assemblyman DeStefano Honors Fallen Firefighers
Local and state leaders also gathered in a solemn ceremony to honor and remember the brave firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty over the past year.
State Lawmaker Calls for Stronger Security Surrounding EBT Cards
It's high time for New York State to upgrade the antiquated technology used in Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards.
Brooklyn Man Busted For Bolting After Boces Hit And Run
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that 22-year-old Josef McLorrain of Brooklyn, was indicted for two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, and other related charges, for allegedly striking two BOCES employees with his vehicle in an Eastern Suffolk BOCES parking lot."The indictment alleges that the defendant drove towards a group of BOCES employees in a
Help Is On The Way
The good news for Yankee fans is things are about to get a whole lot better. The Bronx Bombers faithful were concerned that the Yanks didn't get another bat, a lefty arm in the pen and there are still pitching concerns. With that said Brian Cashmen reverted back to his standard talking point of saying 'just wait until guys get healthy'. While pinstripe fans have heard that before this season it rings true.
Bayport-Blue Point Is Making A Difference
ISF is a summer program that allows people with different abilities an alternative and safe environment to learn skills needed to encourage lifelong physical fitness. Much like the programs across Long Island that promote the United Leagues, the ISF program provides an engaging space for school-aged athletes four days a week for six weeks.
Thos. Cornell Galleries Drop Final Gavel
The final gavel struck the podium at the Thos. Cornell Galleries in Bellport, as the famed auctioneer, conducted his last sale.
The Time is Now to Prepare for a Storm
With Hurricane Debby sparing our area, Long Islanders are reminded about storm precautions and what they need to do if another tropical cyclone threatens us this hurricane season.
Bellport Has Heavy Hearts
The outpouring of emotions ran through Bellport for one of their most influential and beloved members of their athletic community. Chavious has seemingly always been a part of Bellport football. He was a three-year varsity player, highlighted by being a part of Bellport's 1992 Long Island Class II championship team as a sophomore.
Windmills Were the Topic with the Man on the Beach at Smith Point
News of Massachusetts beaches closed due to the debris from a collapsed wind turbine blade didn't sit well with the beachgoers at Smith Point Park. Here's what they had to say:
Biden-Harris Give Taliban $239 Million in Taxpayer Funds
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) revealed in a report that significant failures in oversight of American aid resulted in the "misallocation" of $239 million of taxpayer funds to the Taliban. The funds were intended for counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan.
New York on Track to Allow Convicted Felons to Serve on a Jury
New York's Office of Court Administration (OCA) announced that New York's lifetime ban for convicted felons to serve on juries is about to come to an end.
Senators Hawley and Gillibrand co-sponsor a Bill to Expand Mental Health Services for First Responders
U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan 'First Responders Wellness Act ' that would establish a grant program to expand professional mental health services for law enforcement officers.
Only in New York: No ID to Vote, but Required to Buy Decongestant
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a host of new legislation claiming to strengthen voting protections and improve voter accessibility. Notably absent from her legislation is any effort to ensure election integrity and require photo ID at the polling station.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Plaintiffs Allege Unconstitutional Tax Practices Against Nassau County Over Frozen Assessments
The Town Supervisor for Babylon along with other local figures has initiated a lawsuit against Nassau County and several New York State entities over alleged unconstitutional tax practices resulting from frozen property assessments.
Debt collection agency and banks accused of deceptive practices in federal lawsuit
A federal lawsuit accuses a debt collection agency and several financial institutions of using deceptive practices to intimidate consumers.