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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Suffolk's Sluggers
It was a hotly contested home run chase all season long for the trio. Rob Melo has had a career filled with long blasts. When he went deep twice on April 26th he set the new career home run record for the school. That record was previously held by Kyle Wilson. He then added one more to his season long total and now has 13 dingers for his career.
Democrats at it Again Op-Ed by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano
Democrats pushing state Constitutional amendment to separate kids from their parents.
Environmental Advocates Urge "Skip the Stuff"
This is a simple step that will go a long way toward keeping our environment clean and reducing the amount of plastics in the waste stream.
Half Hallow Hills Home to Two Top Lax Scorers
The Thunderbirds 15-1 record should come as no shock to anyone that has been paying attention this season. Their dynamic duo of Anthony Raio and Zach Marco have been electric. Raio finished the season leading the county in goals and points. With 64 goals and 104 points he ran away with both titles, and was the player to chase for most of the season. Raio is considered one of the best players in the entire county and has already committed to a collegiate powerhouse in North Carolina University for next season.
Lawmakers Propose Strict Standards to Prevent Illegal Aliens From Voting
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), along with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act that would require proof of American citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
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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.
Staten Island woman sues New Jersey doctor for alleged medical malpractice
A Staten Island resident has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Warren K. Slaten and The Regenerative Healing Center, alleging medical malpractice and negligence.
Brunswick Hospital faces class action lawuit over alleged data breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Brunswick Hospital Center Foundation for allegedly failing to protect sensitive patient information during a data breach in mid-2024.