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From the Newsroom: There Are Two Genders
President Trump just issued an Executive Order that threatens to pull federal funding to any hospital that cuts off the private parts of anyone under the age of 19. It’s an order New York State Attorney General Letitia James is calling on hospitals to defy, claiming doing so violates New York State anti discrimination laws.
ESM Brothers Bowl To A Title
Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School bowlers Logan Silbert and Alex Silbert took home the crown in the Section Xl High School Doubles Championship this past weekend.
Sports Director Tom Barton Analysis: President Trump Protecting Girls’ Sports
Sports, it seems were on everyone's lips, and the protection of women in sports to be more specific. It seemed that nearly all of the speakers as well as the guests in attendance made a mention of a topic that just a decade ago would have seemed ridiculous to be a major speaking point, but here we are.
GOP Wants the Feds to Launch RICO Investigation of NYS Lawmakers
A big topic that dominated the conservative conclave: grumblings that Democrats in the Assembly and Senate would pass legislation to give Governor Hochul more leeway in delaying the start of special elections in New York.
SSP Analysis: Illegal Immigration Stance Sends Hochul Under Water in Poll
According to the survey, 79% of those asked think criminal immigrants should hit the road, while 39% think even those without a record must go. They’re also adamant against giving illegals free health care through Medicaid, a huge government benefit supported by Hochul. The majority of Republicans and independents polled believe the state should support federal efforts to deport the migrants.
NYS Conservative Convention: Election Victories Being Too Big to Rig Shouldn’t be a Thing
Elections should not have to be “Too big to rig” as President Donald Trump said while he was running for president. Brianna Lyman, Elections Correspondent, The Federalist echoed this sentiment during her talk at the NYS Conservative Party Annual conference this week in Albany.
Eddie Glaude Jr. to speak at Stony Brook University's Presidential Lecture
New York Times bestselling author and political commentator Eddie Glaude Jr. is set to engage in a conversation with Stony Brook University Executive Vice President and Provost Carl Lejuez during the upcoming Presidential Lecture on February 27.
University Orchestra presents Family Concert with Alicja Paruch as soloist
The University Orchestra, under the direction of Susan Deaver, is set to perform its annual Family Orchestra Concert on February 25 at the Staller Center for the Arts.
Stony Brook dental class secures diverse residency placements across multiple states
The Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine's Class of 2025 has achieved notable success in the Postdoctoral Residency Matching Program.
William Floyd High School's GSA receives $500 grant for scholarships and fundraising
The William Floyd High School Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) has been awarded a $500 mini-grant by the Hauppauge LGBT Network.
South Shore Press Video Vault: New York State Minority Leader Rob Ortt
The issue: legislative shenanigans that would change powers Governor Kathy Hochul has to delay the start date of special elections in Congress and NYS Senate.
Global Impact of Micron’s $100 Billion New York Investment
Once famed as the Empire State, New York has the bones to rise up from its financial morass and become an economic superpower once again. That’s the assessment of Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, who nailed down a $100 billion investment from Micron for a mega computer chip project in his area.
Wesco Insurance Company sues Electrolux over defective dryer causing fire
Wesco Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against an individual and two corporations over a fire that caused significant damage to a condominium property. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on January 23, 2025, naming Joel Fleishman and Electrolux Home Products, Inc., along with Electrolux North America, Inc., as defendants.
Former employee sues Community Health Center of Richmond for racial discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Community Health Center of Richmond, Inc., alleging racial discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. Nicola A. McFarlane filed the complaint on January 23, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Rensselaer County Exec Calls Himself, Trump ‘Lightning Rods’ at NYS Conservative Party Conference, Quotes ‘Yellowstone’
“You’re going to hear some people say about me, ‘Yeah, you know Steve’s a good guy, but he’s a lightning rod.’ Good, I’m glad. By the way: so is Donald Trump. He’s the all-time greatest lightning rod in history.”
President Trump Expresses Gratitude for Conservative Support at NYS Conference
The New York Conservative Party certainly has the attention of President Trump, having delivered 321,788 votes for his reelection. He expressed his gratitude in a letter read by Chairman Gerard Kassar at the party’s 57th Annual Conservative Party Political Action Conference in Albany.
South Shore Press Video Vault: Suffolk County Clerk Vince Puleo
Team coverage continues of the NYS Conservative Party statewide conference in Albany
Stony Brook mentor guides high school student finalist in Regeneron competition
Forty students have been announced as finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, with one finalist being mentored by a faculty member from Stony Brook University.
Study finds adolescents spend significant time on smartphones during school
In January, New York Governor Hochul released a report titled "More Learning, Less Scrolling," aiming to limit smartphone use during school hours.
Stony Brook senior excels in neuroscience research; aims for medical school
Sohini Alim, recognized as the URECA researcher of the month for February, is a senior at Stony Brook University.
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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.
KD Still Moves the Needle
This weekend Kevin Durant was sitting on a stage at Fanatics Fest in New York City when the host of the panel he was on informed him that he was just traded to the Houston Rockets. Durant seemed stunned by the move and had little to say other than "We will see what happens."
Are We In The New Dead Ball Era?
Aaron Judge has been flirting with batting .400 all season long, he also is on pace to hit nearly 60 home runs again. Cal Raleigh became the first switch hitter to ever hit 30 home runs before the halfway point in the season, and he has a chance to set the all-time home run mark for a catcher. Eugenio Suarez and Shohei Ohtani are on pace to hit 50 home runs and Kyle Schwarber is not far behind.