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Nov 24, 2024

Major DWI Crackdown to Keep Holiday Travelers Safe

Looking to keep travelers safe, state and local law enforcement are cracking down on impaired and reckless driving in a major enforcement effort this holiday season.

Nov 24, 2024

Energy Report by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano

The overhaul of the state's energy system by New York's Democrats is shaping up to be a disaster. Their goals are alarming to nearly everyone who has looked at them objectively. Now, two new reports reinforce the blatant unworkability of their plans.

Nov 24, 2024

Christmas parade route finalized; download available

The Christmas Parade route has been finalized.

Nov 24, 2024

William Floyd Wins The Suffolk Title For the 15th Time

The William Floyd Colonials are Suffolk champions again after defeating Ward Melville 34-6 this Saturday night.

Nov 24, 2024

Thankfulness in Perspective

We all look back on things we could have done differently, how if we had just done this or that our lives would be better. Maybe if we listened to that Bitcoin guy, we would be millionaires by now. Or if we had taken that job, we'd be retired. Or my favorite: Instead of spending all that money at Home Depot and just bought stock in the company instead, we'd have three more homes.

Nov 24, 2024

From the Newsroom: Giving Thanks

"Just remember, the sweet is never as sweet without the sour, and I know the sour," is a famous line from the 2001 movie starring Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Kurt Russell, Cameron Diaz, and Jason Lee.

Nov 24, 2024

Huntington bar owner on Thanksgiving Eve crawl: 'You're not breaking the bank'

Billed as a “wild night to celebrate Thanksgiving the proper way,” the Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl in Huntington on Wednesday, Nov. 27, offers free entry and drink specials for participants.

Nov 24, 2024

Plaintiff alleges restaurant operators violated ADA due to accessibility barriers

A lawsuit has been filed against two businesses for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over accessibility issues at a restaurant in South Ozone Park, New York.

Nov 24, 2024

Plaintiff alleges Suffolk County officials misapplied traffic laws in fraud scheme

A lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District of New York on Nov. 12, 2024, accusing several Suffolk County officials and entities of violating the civil rights of Reverend Dr. Juan-Jose Brookins through a corrupt enterprise involving the misapplication of traffic laws.

Nov 24, 2024

Former security guard sues Arrow Security over pregnancy discrimination

A lawsuit has been filed against Arrow Security, Inc. (formerly known as Aron Security), alleging discrimination and harassment related to pregnancy.

Nov 24, 2024

The Redhawks Win Their First Ever Title

The Redhawks have finally broke through to win the Suffolk County Championship.

Nov 23, 2024

Library Grand Opening in Shirley

Community Pride shined through Shirley with the grand opening of a new library. The rebuilt main building joins two library annexes to complete a trifecta of projects designed to serve the area for the next 50 years.

Nov 23, 2024

On Being Thankful for Optimism this Thanksgiving

What I am thankful for this Thanksgiving is an overwhelming sense of optimism that I have not felt in some time.

Nov 23, 2024

Suck it up Buttercup! The election is over and the holidays are upon us. It's time to talk turkey.

While many media outlets and advice-givers say 'cool it' and stay away from triggering your relatives, we say go for it. It's time to talk politics, child-rearing, and religion. Lay it all out there.

Nov 23, 2024

7th Precinct Community Unity Thanksgiving Giveaway

All the fixings, including dessert—750 meals in all—were given out Saturday at the Suffolk Police Department's 7th Precinct in Shirley during an annual Thanksgiving event made possible by generous donations and dozens of volunteers chipping in.

Nov 23, 2024

It Was So Cold… They Were Shivering! Exploring Polar Plunge 2024

Sponsored foremostly by the Special Olympics' Long Island chapter, the "Freezin' for a Reason!" campaign is annually put on to raise money for the organization that offers athletic opportunities for the intellectually disabled. It cost just a $500 buy-in to sponsor a local Special Olympian participating in the plunge.

Nov 23, 2024

The Trump Dance Sweeps The World

The irony is as thick as the fog in San Francisco. This was the same franchise that watched Kaepernick's took a knee during the anthem before the final exhibition, on Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego, with teammate Eric Reid joining him in

Nov 22, 2024

"Why Isn't Our Loss Enough?" Impacted Rocky Point Resident Calls for FEMA Flood Relief

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Senators Mario R. Mattera, Dean Murray and Anthony Palumbo, and Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico were among the local leaders who voiced their displeasure with FEMA's decision to deny additional relief requests from Long Islanders impacted by the Aug. 18-19 floods.

Nov 22, 2024

Man on the Street: Thanksgiving Discussions

With President Trump's historical election in the books, the South Shore Press was curious about the discussions residents expect around the Thanksgiving dinner table this year. Here's what they said.

Nov 22, 2024

Sharks Cheerleading Racks Up The Trophies

The Long Island Sharks Cheerleading teams had a banner weekend last week.

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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.


State

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.


Local

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.