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United Veterans Beacon House Receives Donation
The United Veterans Beacon House was the recipient of hats, gloves, and socks for area veterans made during the December meeting of The Rotary Club of Shirley & the Mastics. In addition to the donations made by the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics & Shirley and the American Legion Arthur H. Clune Post 1533 supported the effort with financial and clothing donations, according to Legislator Jim Mazzerella, who gave a "heartfelt thanks to all involved in this effort to support our veterans in need."
Police Commissioner Exits Under Cloud of Allegations
Outgoing Suffolk Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison is leaving under a cloud of allegations that he falsified his timesheets to obtain a higher payout for unused days off. The issue, raised by Legislator Robert Trotta, a former SCPD officer and frequent critic of the county police and PBA, is being investigated by District Attorney Raymond Tierney.
Emergency Service Volunteers Eligible for Tuition Relief
Suffolk residents who volunteer their time as firefighters or EMS personnel are eligible to have part of their college tuition covered under the Suffolk Educational Program for Retention in the Voluntary Emergency Service (SERVES).
Bellone Emergency Cyber Order Lifted
After 16 months of wielding unbridled power under a State of Emergency he declared after the 2022 cyberattack that crippled Suffolk's computer system, outgoing county Executive Steve Bellone has returned county operations back to regular order.
Vision for Violet's Cove Unveiled
The design team working on a waterfront access park at the old Violet Cove property in Mastic Beach unveiled its vision for the area to the approval of local residents, who had provided input into the county project. The defunct property, damaged by Hurricane Sandy, will feature an open air pavilion, kayak launching area, dock, and plenty of room for environmental programs, arts, music, and communing with the area's natural resources.
Off-Duty Officer Leaves Gun in ESM School Bathroom
An off-duty Suffolk Police officer and member of the Eastport-South Manor School Board inadvertently left a handgun in the bathroom at the Junior-Senior High School last week, setting off an emergency protocol that ended quickly when the officer returned to retrieve the weapon.
Bellone Makes Rare Appearance at Legislature
Outgoing County Executive Steve Bellone made a rare appearance at the Suffolk Legislature Tuesday, taking the mic to lobby for his bill to address the county's cybersecurity footing in the wake of the September 2022 attack that paralyzed government operations for months.
DA Plan to Combat Illegal Dumping
It's an affront to Suffolk residents and an environmental disgrace: illegal dumping in the county's parks, beaches, and forests. District Attorney Raymond Tierney has had enough and announced an "Evergreen Initiative," a combined legislative and law enforcement agenda designed to crack down on those who dump on Suffolk.
Storm Has Its Way With Long Island
The coastal storm that roared across the area Sunday and Monday left a wet mess in its wake with flooding, trees down, and damage to the island's barrier beach.
Romaine Takes Reins of County Government January 1
With just a couple of weeks left to go before he takes over the reins of county government, Suffolk Executive-Elect Edward Romaine is deciding on major positions in his administration and is touching base with officials on all levels to set a path for his ambitious agenda.
U.S. Officials Navigate Public Opinion and Funding Challenges In Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
U.S. Officials Navigate Public Opinion and Funding Challenges In Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
Former Senate Aide Terminated Amid Explicit Video Controversy
Former Senate Aide Terminated Amid Explicit Video Controversy
Tucker Carlson Launches Exclusive $72-a-Year Streaming Service: The Tucker Carlson Network
Tucker Carlson Launches Exclusive $72-a-Year Streaming Service: The Tucker Carlson Network
New York's Minimum Wage Increase Raises Concerns over Governor Hochul's Approach
New York's Minimum Wage Increase Raises Concerns over Governor Hochul's Approach
Farewell Letter
It is with much sadness that I inform you of the following: I will no longer be able to be a contributor to The South Shore Press… It was a pleasure to share my work!
Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts for Assisting Living
A: No, you cannot use the money in the irrevocable trust to pay for your mother's assisted living. In order for the irrevocable trust to be considered exempt for Medicaid purposes, it must provide that no principal distributions can be made to the grantor (your mother) or on the grantor's behalf. In other words, any distribution made from the irrevocable trust to your mother or directly to the assisted living would violate the terms of the trust. Since the house was transferred to the irrevocable trust over five years ago, the money in the trust is protected in the event your mother requires care in a nursing facility.
Electricity from the Wind, Will a Landing in Shirley Come Next?
"We celebrated 'First Power' today when the first wind turbine, 35 miles off the Montauk coast, was turned on and began transmitting electricity to the Cove Hollow substation," declared Judith Hope in an emailed message as the first turbine in the South Fork Wind Farm began producing electricity this month and feeding it into the Long Island Power Authority's Cove Hollow substation in East Hampton.
The Backup Plan
As of this writing Yoshinobu Yamamoto has yet to be signed by a team, and while it's being reported that as many as five teams have made offers north of $300 million dollars, and he will sign this week, we are also watching the fallout in New York. This is the first time that Steve Cohen and his huge bank account will be in the pursuit of the same free agent as the Evil Empire and Hal Steinbrenner. Someone will be left disappointed and there is a chance that neither New York team lands the coveted free agent. That means they will need to pivot their offseason after the miss.
Smithtown West's Antaky Named New York State Senior Runner of the Year
What a final high school cross country season it was for Smithtown West senior Douglas Antaky: an individual County Championship, numerous school records shattered, a runner-up finish at the state championship last month, and finishing the year as Newsday's Long Island Runner of the Year. But the latest honor he just received may be the biggest one of his career up to this point
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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.