New York State News

New York State News


Feb 28, 2025

Hochul Announces Grants for Coastal Storm Preparedness and Green Energy Projects

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $80 million in new grant funding communities for ‘climate resiliency’ projects. Hochul also announced final permits were being approved for a large-scale renewable (wind/solar) energy project making it the 20th ‘Clean Energy” project approved since 2021.

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Community Library Budget Approved; Kimmerling and Maiorana Returned as Trustees

Voters in the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library District overwhelmingly approved the library’s 2025-2026 operating budget on Tuesday, April 22, by a vote of 400 to 249 — a decisive 62 percent margin of support.


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Suffolk Sheriff’s Office Arrests Fugitive Wanted For Child Exploitation Charges In Kansas

Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Bureau Deputy Sheriff Investigators, in conjunction with US Marshal Regional Task Force arrested 32-year-old Peter Czech, a fugitive from justice from the State of Kansas.


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Stump Pond Update: Romaine, Leg. Kennedy Keen on Blydenburgh Dam Revival

"I am sure that we will one day welcome Stump Pond back to our community," said Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.