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Legal Hail Mary Thrown To Block Trump From NYS Ballot
Last week the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case that will determine whether or not the State of Colorado had the right to kick President Trump off the ballot in the Centennial State.
Parents: Pay Close Attention to What's on the November Ballot
This November you and voters across New York State are going to be able to vote yes or no, up or down, on the "Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)." The referendum is going to be on every ballot this year.
Zeldin Zings Hochul's New York: "Falling to SH*T!"
Long Island native, former Congressman, former State Senator, and New York Gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin pulled no punches when describing the sorry state of our state:
Pinion Pins Progressives and Dems for State and National Woes
Former United States Senate candidate, Newsmax television commentator, and New York State Republican Party surrogate Joe Pinion kicked off the 2024 NYS Conservative Party conference at the Downtown Albany Hilton last week.
New York Lawmakers Urge Hochul and Adams to Halt Funding Amid Migrant Crisis
A coalition of New York's congressional representatives, in a bold move on February 7, 2024, issued a stark letter to Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, calling for an immediate cessation of taxpayer dollars being funneled into efforts that, they argue, exacerbate New York City's escalating migrant crisis. The letter, signed by nine Members of Congress, including Nick LaLota, Nicole Malliotakis, and Elise Stefanik, among others, positions the crisis as a direct consequence of the Biden Administration's immigration policies and the sanctuary city protocols upheld by state and city leadership.
Bob Hope
It may seem strange to write an article about Bob Hope, but you may not be aware that in 1997 Congress honored him by declaring him the "first and only honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces." He has flown millions of miles to entertain GIs during both wartime and peace. His contribution to the USO began in 1941 and ended with Operation Desert Shield in 1991, spending 48 Christmases overseas with American service personnel. He was always treated as "an asset to the U.S. Government with his willingness to entertain whenever they needed him." After WWII was declared over, the USO sent out an "impassioned bulletin" asking entertainers not to abandon GIs. Hope was the first to say yes. The Military Order of the Purple Heart notes that "his contributions to the USO are well known: they are legend.
The Affordable Housing Crisis -- Part II
Suffolk County isn't alone in facing an affordable housing crisis.
Already Looking Ahead
In the world of sports betting the next game is always more important than the last game. As the confetti was still falling on the Kansas City Chiefs in Allegiant Stadium this past Sunday, sports books just minutes from the game were posting 2025 Super Bowl odds. They wanted to make sure as people walked up to the counters in Las Vegas to cash their Super Bowl 58 tickets, they could turn that money over into the hope of a big future play for the big game 59.
Bill Guiducci, Community Pillar
The community mourns the loss of William "Bill" Guiducci, a pillar of Mastic-Shirley who was behind many service organizations and efforts to help his neighbors. The former banker, 80, was a member of St. Jude's RC Church for more than a quarter century and was active with the Knights of Columbus, the Rotary Club of the Mastics and Shirley, Kiwanis, and Grace Lutheran Church of Mastic Beach. He is survived by his long-time friend, Peggy, an active partner in all of his charitable activities.
Firefighters tackle warehouse blaze in Kings Park for seven hours
On February 8th at 20:34, the Smithtown Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire near Lawrence Rd and Old Northport Rd in Kings Park.
Rafay Cheema is the Rotary Student of the Month
Suffolk Legislator Jim Mazzarella joined with fellow Rotary Club members, Dr. Fred Miller and Josephine Piech, in recognizing William Floyd High School's Rafay Cheema as Rotary Student of the Month.
Jake's 58 Supports Community Events
The Boomer Esiason Foundation raises money for awareness, research, and support for the Cystic Fibrosis community. Learn more about the Boomer Esiason Foundation: https://www.esiason.org/(https://www.esiason.org/)
Suffolk County Water Authority Hosts Official Forum
Meeting at the authority's Education Center in Hauppauge, the officials engaged in crucial discussions on emerging contaminants, aging infrastructure, advanced treatment systems, lead service lines, and efforts to connect homes to the public water system.
Romaine Names Police Leadership Team
Continuing in the role as acting commissioner will be Robert Waring, who took over the department after the November departure of Rodney Harrison, the Steve Bellone administration's top cop. Romaine announced Kevin Catalina, a Suffolk Sheriff's Department undersheriff, as a deputy police commissioner, along with Belinda Alvarez-Groneman, a retired county police detective.
Brookhaven Celebrates Early Spring Prediction at Holtsville Hal's Groundhog Day Event
Among those in attendance were Brookhaven Town Councilman Michael A. Loguercio Jr., Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley, Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle, and Daniel P. Losquadro, Superintendent of Highways. A sense of camaraderie and excitement marked the gathering as attendees eagerly awaited Holtsville Hal's forecast.
Stephanie Bontempi Spearheads New Era for Suffolk's Education & Diversity
Legislator Stephanie Bontempi has been named chair of the Education and Diversity Committee, with Legislator James Mazzarella serving as vice chair. This committee is tasked with a wide range of responsibilities, from overseeing Suffolk County Community College to managing diversity initiatives across the county.
Sachem Tobaccus, Early Land Broker
The native people did not subscribe to the concept of land ownership, the divvying up of parcels into private hands. They believed the Earth belonged to all of its inhabitants and were naïve to the intentions of the foreign settlers. This changed when the Montauk Sachem Wyandanch enlisted the help of Lord Lion Gardener to rescue his daughter from the Narragansetts, a hostile tribe from across the Long Island Sound. The Sachem sold a wide swath of land to the Englishman and began approving lots of "accommodation" to the settlers.
Historic Water Protection Plan Announced
A bipartisan coalition of elected officials, environmentalists, and business and labor leaders assembled Monday in Hauppauge to announce an "historic" plan aimed at protecting Suffolk's water resources. The strategy calls for raising the county's sales tax an eighth of a cent to fund new sewers and upgrade private cesspools.
Suffolk Legislature Minority Leader Jason Richberg
Previously in the majority, the Democrats in the Suffolk Legislature are led by Minority Leader Jason Richberg of the 15th District. The Wyandanch lawmaker took some time to talk about his priorities with the South Shore Press.
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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.
Horses heeling children gets a donation
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive therapeutic equine programs using horses to facilitate growth, learning, and healing for children and adults with disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, veterans, and others, announced that the Clark Gillies Foundation has donated $7,500 to support scholarships for students in financial need.
Three sport star wins Scholar Athlete Award
Half Hollow Hills East senior Samantha Heyman has been named the first News12 Scholar Athlete Award winner of the 2024–25 school year, an honor sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union.