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Suffolk County Police Officer Yasmin Gallant receives the Law Enforcement Award
Suffolk County Police Officer Yasmin Gallant receives the Law Enforcement Award
NYS Announces Free SUNY and CUNY Applications for New York Students
In this rough economy, any savings from any place will help regular working families. Application fees can really add up if a student is applying to multiple schools and this is a welcome relief at a time when food and energy costs are crushing the average family budget.
LaLota v. Avlon Race Sparks Interest in Coram Civic Association Endorsements
Do Zip Codes matter? Why a zip code might have changed an endorsement in a Suffolk County Congressional race.
Chronic Absenteesism Plagues Classrooms Across Suffolk County
Common sense and education experts alike agree that the best place for the overwhelming majority of young people to learn is in the classroom. Getting in the way of that is a rash of chronic absenteeism in schools across New York State.
Hochul Gets an "F" on Fiscal Restraint - 2nd Worst in the Nation
The CATO Institute issued its 2024 fiscal report card on United States Governors and gave New York's Governor Kathy Hochul an "F" rating.
State Extends Application Deadline for Suffolk Homeowners That Were Crushed by August's Storms
Eligible Suffolk County homeowners that suffered damage from historic storm August 18-19 now have extra time to submit their emergency repair grant requests for help.
Mastic Beach Fire Department Hosts Fire Prevention and Education Open House
Mastic Beach Fire Department is hosting its annual Fire Prevention and Education Open House on Sunday, October 27 from 10am-2pm - Rain or Shine.
$3.5 Million Announced to Help Build Back South Shoreline Beaches
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $3.5 million to build back Long Island's South Shoreline beaches. The funding coincides with the first phase of dredging to combat significant beach erosion to help strengthen the shoreline after being pummeled by severe storms.
'We Got You Florida!' Say the Pararescue Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing
The New York Air National Guard deployed 24 pararescue Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing which is based at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach.
Suffolk County Family Fun Day at Southhaven County Park
Suffolk County Family Fun Day at Southhaven County Park is coming up this Saturday at Southhaven Park from 11am-6pm.
Election Law Expert Weighs in on Unconstitutional Even Year Election Law
The way the state legislature went about moving these local elections violated the state constitution. What the Judge says is that sure, you can go and have your local elections moved to an even year, but that has to come from the local government not dictated by the state government.
Suffolk County Police Department Responds to Multiple Illegal Drift Racing Incidents
In just 24 hours, the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) sent officers to illegal street takeover incidents in Patchogue, Shirley, Sound Beach, and Miller Place.
State Democrats Get Knocked Down in State Supreme Court - Even Year Election Law Ruled Unconstitutional
Eight New York counties filed suit claiming that Article IX of the state constitution gives localities the power over their local elections. The state claimed the opposite – that Article IX entitled the state to make laws affecting local elections if there was a "substantial interest to the state". The primary "substantial interest" was boosting voter turnout.
Suffolk County Remembers the October 7th Massacre One Year Later
A year ago violent Hamas terrorists crossed into Israel, raided a music festival, murdered 1,200 civilians, and took over 250 people, some American, hostages into the dens and tunnels of their terror hiding places.
Suffolk County to Receive $2 Million for Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence awareness month and New York's Governor Kathy Hochul is marking the month by releasing $35 million in funding for domestic violence law enforcement and victim support efforts across the state. Over $3.6 million will go to Long Island with just shy of $2 million of that allocated specifically to Suffolk County.
We might still 'Cripple you', but not until January
A deal was struck to go back to work and continue to negotiate until January 15. Businesses that rely on goods that come through the ports remain hopeful, and worried too, whether an agreement will be made.
Republicans are "Repulsive, Nauseating, and Disgusting"?
Republicans are listed as "Repulsive, Nauseating, and Disgusting" on a chalk board in a public school classroom in Penfield, NY.
Stony Brook ranked #1 among public universities in New York
Stony Brook State University climbed five spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings to gain standing as the #1 public university in New York. Stony Brook University is now considered one of the best colleges in the nation.
New York's Cadillac Medicaid Program Gets an Upgrade to Rolls Royce
New York's Medicaid program is the most costly of any state in the country and costs 82% above the national average. Now, that program is getting more expensive as New York adds Arts Therapy to the long list of qualifying programs in New York's Medicaid big bucket of services.
Mayor of New York City Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has been indicted on federal corruption charges, declared his innocence, and vows to fight to the bitter end.
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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.
Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.
Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July
Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.