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Trump Prevails: Judge's Ruling Rocks Election Interference Trial
In a courtroom spectacle fraught with anticipation, the trial concerning alleged election interference involving former President Donald Trump witnessed a seismic shift as Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee delivered a ruling reverberating legal circles and the political landscape. McAfee's decision to dismiss charges, notably those linked to a contentious phone call with Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, marked a critical juncture in the trial, carrying profound implications for Trump and his supporters.
New York's Cannabis Operation a Predictable Failure
New York's attempt at legalizing cannabis has been a predictable failure. The state bureaucracy is bad enough when it comes to basic policy items such as infrastructure and taxation, so a complex policy involving the commercial sale of marijuana was destined to be a nightmare.
Hochul Makes Birth Control Available Over the Counter
The New York State Health Department, under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul, issued an order allowing three forms of birth control to be sold over the counter at pharmacies without a prescription.
NYS to Spend $500K Convincing You Climate Change is Real
New York State wants to spend $500,000 on a public relations firm convincing you that climate change is real and to promote state government sponsored clean energy goals.
Hide Fingers: No Bail. Five Finger Discount: Behind Bars
I wish typing this were a sick and twisted joke. Unfortunately it is not.
Calls Intensify For Reparations Committee Members To Resign
White people are to blame for destroying the planet while black people try to save it.
Chalky Tasting Sweets
The 2024 installment of the NCAA tournament has been mostly bland. We had a few upsets early, but there are no upper seeds advancing, no last second buzzer beaters to hang our hats on and this Sweet 16 is tasting very chalky. Chalk is a term used by sports bettors when you talk about the favorites and favorites were on full display this past Saturday. Favorites went a perfect 8-0 on Saturday with all but one team covering the spread. It was a nightmare scenario for sports books, but the public ended up cheering. That favorite run didn't only start and end Saturday. In fact bookmakers have called this the most chalk filled NCAA tournament of all time.
What You Should Know About Estate Taxes
First, any amounts to spouses or charities are tax free. Any amount under the above thresholds is also tax free. Nevertheless, for estates over the exemption amounts, either the New York or federal, additional planning is necessary. The balance of this article is for estates that exceed these threshold amounts.
My Story: How I Reached My Goals
When I was 10 years old, I had I had two careers that I believed I wanted to do when I grew up. One was working in a research laboratory and the other was a minister. My family doctor, just returning from World War II, suggested that I needed to select a field in the laboratory that was open at the time. He suggested two areas: one virus and the other parasitology (the identification of worms and bugs infecting human. But then he added that studying virus a very slow field that took days for results, whereas parasitology has instant results which was better for me.
Primaries Will Set Who Will Run in lst C.D.
It's a "swing" district, one that could go Democrat or Republican, unusual these days for a House district most of which are dominated by voters of one party due to politically manipulated reapportionment.
King Kullen And Wild By Nature Raise $22,000 for Long Island Cares/Harry Chapin Food Bank
King Kullen and Wild by Nature recently came to the aid of Long Islanders in need by hosting their annual in-store "Check Out Hunger" campaign, raising $22,000. The money was donated to the Long Island Cares/Harry Chapin Food Bank, which has served Long Island's food insecure population since 1980.
Kennedy Audit Exposes Millions in Wasted Cyber Spending
Nearly $14 million in unnecessary expenses were made by Steve Bellone when he was county executive in the wake of the 2022 cyberattack that paralyzed Suffolk government for months, with another $3.5 million lost in annual recurring costs, according to Comptroller John Kennedy in a report released last week.
Police Need Your Help Collaring Suspected Crooks
Don't wear white after Labor Day and definitely don't don neon construction yellow while engaging in bad behavior. Police say this woman stole a wide range of items from a Family Dollar in Farmingville.
Daycare Horror: Cops Cuff Owner Accused of Abusing 10-Year-Old Girl
Suffolk County Police arrested a daycare employee after a 10-yearold girl accused him of abusing her while she was under his care in Brentwood in 2020.
Bus Driver Busted: Accused of Abusing Child
A bus driver was busted by police for allegedly sexually abusing a girl in Bay Shore.
Mather Hospital Notches Another National Distinction
Last month "Healthgrades" named Mather Hospital one of the top 250 health care facilities in the country. It also gave them a Pulmonary Care Excellence Award nine years in a row.
Brookhaven National Lab, A World Renowned Research Center
Shortly after the Atomic Age began with the detonation of the first nuclear bomb, the government established research facilities to delve into the innate powers of nature. A major center was situated at the former Camp Upton, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and it quickly became renowned for helping make our modern world what it is today.
Patchogue-Medford Library Hosts Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Course
On Wednesday, March 28th, the Patchogue-Medford Library will host an essential event focused on lithium-ion battery safety. Starting at 6:00 PM, Legislator Dominick Thorne, in collaboration with The Suffolk County Fire Safety Educators and Lithium-Ion Task Force, will present a comprehensive Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Course.
Anthony Piccirillo, Legislative Force
Chairing key committees in county government, Legislator Anthony Piccirillo has a lot to say about how Suffolk operates and where taxpayer dollars are spent. The Holbrook lawmaker, now in his third term, is part of a Republican majority seeking to take the county in a different direction after years of Democrat rule.
GiGi's Playhouse 3rd Annual Gala
Congressman Andrew Garbarino was among the guests at the 3rd Annual Wonderland Gala sponsored by GiGi's Playhouse Long Island in Patchogue. He announced federal funding to help launch GiGi University's career readiness program and the Hugs & Mugs supported employment program.
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Barton, Mychajliw Talk NCAA, Yankees Streaming Debate
South Shore Press Sports Director Tom Barton and SSP contributor Stefan Mychajliw sat down to discuss the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament before turning to growing frustration among fans over Major League Baseball placing New York Yankees games on multiple streaming platforms instead of traditional broadcasts, sparking debate about access, cost, and the future of sports viewing.