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Inheriting Property as a Minor
My spouse died with a Will that leaves assets to our daughter, but she is a minor – what do I need to know about managing her inheritance?
The Emergence of Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant
“…The headquarters of the army will be in Washington, and also with Lieutenant-General Grant in the field.” — President Abraham Lincoln, March 10, 1864
South Shore Press Front Page: Wednesday November 12th, 2025
South Shore Press Front Page: Wednesday November 12th, 2025
Stony Brook receives $260K grant from Santander US Bank for student workforce program
Stony Brook University has received a $260,000 grant from Santander US Bank to support its new Pathways to Employability initiative.
“Enough to kill us all” – DA Tierney’s latest fentanyl takedown
Six men in total were accused of trafficking “catastrophic” quantities of fentanyl, synthetic opioids, heroin, and cocaine through the Bronx and across Long Island’s East End. The suspects were booked in West Islip, Bay Shore, Wyandanch, Lindenhurst, and the Bronx.
President Trump meets hero Suffolk cop nearly killed on LIE
“Thank you to Donald J. Trump for taking the time to meet hero SCPD Officer Brendon Gallagher,” the Suffolk County PBA wrote in its post. “Even with the most demanding job in the world President Trump is never too busy to make time for the men and women in blue.”
William Floyd United Teachers organizes annual coat giveaway for local families
William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) will hold its third annual 1,000 Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 15.
William Floyd varsity gymnastics heads to county championships after strong regular season
The William Floyd High School varsity gymnastics team has ended its regular season with a 9-1 record, finishing second in League I. This result qualifies the Colonials for the Section XI team county championships for the third year in a row.
Career Con 2025 happening this Wednesday
Suffolk County Department of Labor is hosting Suffolk County Career Con 2025 on Wednesday, November 12
Eight William Floyd High School students receive NYSSMA All-State honors
Eight students from William Floyd High School have been recognized by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) as All-State musicians, a distinction awarded to top high school performers in New York.
Two people were killed by hit and run drivers on the same day
Ten miles and several hours apart, a man and a woman were both killed in separate hit-and-run incidents.
Holocaust Center warns of rising danger after Mamdani election
Holocaust center sounds warning over antisemitism in wake of Mamdani election.
‘It is hell’: Ex-Congressman George Santos details prison ordeal in Tucker Carlson interview
In a raw, hour-long interview on Tucker Carlson’s show last week, former Congressman George Santos detailed his 84-day federal prison stint, describing squalor, abuse, and a spiritual rebirth that ended with a presidential commutation.
Fall fair draws crowd to historic Avery Homestead
This homestead has become the epicenter of historic preservation in East Patchogue.
New traffic pattern for Mastic Blvd. and William Floyd Parkway
The county is trying a new traffic pattern to relieve William Floyd congestion.
Brookhaven expands online access to over 20 years of property tax records
Residents of Brookhaven can now access more than twenty years of property tax records online, following a new service launched by the Town’s Office of the Receiver of Taxes.
Straw gets a pardon from Trump
Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry, an eight-time MLB All-Star and three-time World Series champion, announced via Instagram this weekend that he has been pardoned by President Donald Trump for his former tax-evasion conviction.
Floyd moves on defeating a familiar foe
The No. 1-seeded William Floyd Colonials continued their quest for another championship with a dominant 34-14 victory over Sachem East in the Section XI quarterfinals this weekend.
Bayport-Blue Point runs to a playoff victory
The three-time defending Suffolk IV champion Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms are back in form after an up-and-down regular season. The Phantoms had an unusual record by their own high standards — not bad by anyone else’s measure, but a reminder of just how dominant this program has been in recent years.