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Tales from The Strip: SSP Dives Into D.C.’s Inauguration Day Vendor Scene
Though the switch from outdoor to indoor negated The South Shore Press’ ticketed access, no special clearance was required to traverse through the outdoor extravaganza that was the F Streetside area outside the Capitol One Arena in Washington D.C. on Monday, Jan. 20th.
From the Newsroom: Inauguration 2025 is in the History Books
At the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, once owned by President Trump, hundreds of people gathered around the bar television sets to watch the moment on TV, while more than 1,000 people stayed in the basement ballroom as part of the National Day of Prayer.
Suffolk County’s Own Ed Cox One-on-One With the South Shore Press
New York State Republican Chairman Ed Cox’s Suffolk County roots are strong and deep. The leader of the NYS GOP has a lot on his plate, literally and figuratively, as he had breakfast with South Shore Press News Director Stefan Mychajliw at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC.
Juuuust A Bit Outside
Bob Uecker, the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for 54 years, a Baseball Hall of Famer and national icon, was 90 years old.
Hills West Has A Winning Week
The stellar showing began when Suki Dong won the pole vault with a height of 9ft 6in at the St. Anthony's Developmental meet.
1,000 For Commack's Vasselman
Commack is in first place in League 2 play with an unbeaten 6-0 league record. Overall they have one of the best records in all of Suffolk sitting with 11 wins to only 3 losses. They have won five games in a row and their defense has held each of those five teams to 38 points or fewer.
Lee Zeldin Sits for EPA Administrator Senate Confirmation Hearings
Zeldin was not treated as harshly as Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi. He was pressed on whether he believes climate change is real and on issues around drilling and car emission requirements, but, by and large, the hearing was respectful.
2-For-None? Done Deal, Donald: Reviewing the MAGA Energy Drink
If our freely-issued sample provided on the F Street-set Cuckoo Conga of an inaugural vendor strip in Washington D.C. this past Monday is enough indication, this palpably caffeinated beverage will take you somewhere between 45 and 47 sips to finish.
Stony Brook launches new master's degree in political psychology
Stony Brook University is set to introduce a new Master of Arts in Political Psychology program through its Department of Political Science, starting in the fall of 2025.
Stony Brook receives funding for five research projects from New York Sea Grant
New York Sea Grant (NYSG) has allocated approximately $2.15 million to fund 10 research projects, with five based at Stony Brook University.
Collaborative for the Earth launches second season of climate-focused podcast
The Collaborative for the Earth (C4E) is set to launch the second season of its podcast, "C4E Presents," aiming to engage in conversations with researchers and scholars from Stony Brook University about environmental changes.
Biden Sets Landmines in a Transition That’s Anything But Smooth
Despite promises to the contrary, outgoing President Joe Biden is doing as much as he can to set up Donald Trump for failure, blatant moves that will hurt the country as well.
Trump Makes Triumphant Return to the White House
Donald J. Trump made his historic return to the White House official as he swore in to become the 47th President in a Capitol Rotunda ceremony surrounded by family, friends, and officials of his new administration, including his Vice President, J.D. Vance. His predecessor, Joe Biden, was in attendance, along with other past presidents, the Supreme Court, foreign dignitaries, and the woman he defeated for his second term, Vice President Kamala Harris.
External Revenue Service Will be a Money Maker for America
Americans despise the Internal Revenue Service, the government agency empowered to take their money at the end of a gun. But how about an External Revenue Service, an agency tasked to collect money for the people?
Biden Tried to Change the Constitution Leading Up to the Inauguration
On Biden’s way out the door, just three days before President Trump was inaugurated, Biden made an announcement on X/Twitter declaring the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) - the 28th Amendment – was the law of the land.
On Attempting to Watch the Inauguration in a Hotel Bar
I asked at the front desk if the inauguration would be on in the bar. They said, "You’ll have to ask the bartender. He controls the TV.”
Witness to History at the Waldorf Astoria
The heart of Washington near Congress, The Mall, the White House, and Capital One Arena were on strict lockdown. Massive metal barricades penned people out and kept police in, while military grade armored trucks from the National Guard blocked exits.
Peconic Ballet Theatre director on upcoming show: 'The stage is the canvas'
Peconic Ballet Theatre in Riverhead will showcase the talents of its students in a Blank Canvas performance open to the entire community on Saturday, Jan. 25.
President Biden Exits White House Granting Controversial Pre-emptive Pardons
This unprecedented move has sparked a critical question: what did these individuals do to necessitate such preemptive pardons?
NEC Financial Services sues medical clinic over alleged defaults on finance agreements
NEC Financial Services, LLC, a financial services company specializing in equipment leasing and financing, has filed a lawsuit against a medical clinic and its associated parties over alleged defaults on financial agreements.
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William Floyd Rolls on Senior Night
The William Floyd girls’ varsity lacrosse team gave its seniors a night to remember, delivering a dominant 15-0 victory over Riverhead on Senior Night. Led by head coach Nicole Alesi, the Colonials continued their outstanding season with the win, which marked their seventh consecutive victory. William Floyd now sits at 7-2 overall and remains a perfect 7-0 in Division I play, strengthening its position as one of the top teams in the league.