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Fire Prevention Day event set for October 24
Fire Prevention Day is scheduled for Sunday, October 24, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the headquarters located at 100 Elm Avenue.
Crime Prevention Message from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano
Crime Prevention Message from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano
Kamala Clown Show Continues
Kamala Harris chose incorrectly not once, but twice when given the opportunity to speak or stay quiet as the campaign for Commander in Chief winds down.
South Street School students learn fire safety
immersed themselves in the study of fire safety, which culminated in with a visit from the
Park Fee Fiasco at Smith Point
The handling of the fees people pay at Smith Point Park in Shirley has been lax, according to the county Comptroller, who singled out cash drawers that consistently had discrepancies.
Man sentenced for manslaughter after fatal New Year's Eve shooting
Detrich Emanuel, 31, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with an additional five years of post-release supervision. This follows his guilty plea in August 2024 to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the fatal shooting of Kristine Costantino on New Year’s Eve in 2023. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing.
Miller Place man pleads guilty in fentanyl-related death and poisoning case
Robert Mauro, a 40-year-old resident of Miller Place, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of a Patchogue woman and the fentanyl poisoning of an infant. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Mauro admitted to Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance.
Suffolk County Community College's STEM Center honored for sustainable design
Suffolk County Community College's Renewable Energy/STEM Center has been recognized for its sustainable architecture at the 2024 Global Future Design Awards. The center, a 24,000-square-foot building, is designed to enhance natural light and sustainability. It features photovoltaic panels on the roof, insulating berms, geothermal wells, and a central demonstration garden. This facility serves as an educational hub for renewable energy systems and sustainability principles.
Three NYC men charged with catalytic converter thefts in Suffolk County
Suffolk County authorities have announced the arrest and arraignment of three New York City men accused of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles in Suffolk County. The individuals, identified as Jose Deleon, 37, from Brooklyn, Oliver Morocho, 21, and Albert Espinal, 23, both from Queens, face charges including Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree.
Guilty Plea Secured in Hit and Run that Killed Beloved Firefighter
Under current New York State law, the maximum sentence that Guallpa-Bonilla faces on the top count is 2 ⅓ to seven years in prison.
$8.2 Million Down the Drain in Suffolk Billing Bungle
Suffolk taxpayers are out $8.2 million from the county's failure to bill for services provided at methadone and mental health clinics, according to a recent report by Comptroller John Kennedy.
Bond Sale Season: Suffolk Comptroller Announces Latest Success
The Comptroller cites "strong support" from investors; the winning bid—3.39 percent, from Jefferies, LLC—was even better than what was projected for an 18-year bond issue, per Kennedy.
Bayport Firefighters Visit Academy Street Elementary
Firefighter Ray Cooney spoke to students at all grade levels about the importance of calling 911 and what to say during the call. He also emphasized the importance of having smoke alarms in the home and what to do if you're ever trapped in a room during a fire.
Santos Tells Kamala: No More Interviews
South Shore Press: "Right off the bat, let's get your reaction in totality of the entire interview with Kamala Harris."
Lindenhurst man sentenced for wife's murder after guilty plea
Ryszard Murawski, a 44-year-old resident of Lindenhurst, New York, has been sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Wioleta Murawski. The sentence was handed down following his guilty plea to Murder in the Second Degree.
Bellport woman pleads guilty in hit-and-run case involving firefighter
Maria Guallpa-Bonilla, a 36-year-old resident of Bellport, has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal crash that occurred on June 10, 2024. The incident resulted in the death of Christopher Hlavaty, a 22-year-old volunteer firefighter from East Patchogue.
Islip Terrace man receives 25-year sentence for manslaughter
Eduardo Vega, a 58-year-old resident of Islip Terrace, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of his son-in-law, Roshane McLaren. The incident occurred at their shared home in Islip Terrace. Vega pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree last month.
Big Paving Project Wraps Up In Brookhaven
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig have announced the completion of a 21-road paving project in Shirley.
Bellport HS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, Bellport High School's Multicultural Student Association created a living library experience, "My Journey," for their peers.
Meet the Women of Distinction
An impressive group of Suffolk residents were recognized as Women of Distinction at a recent ceremony in Medford. Organized by state Assemblyman Joe DeStefano, the event included Congressman Andrew Garbarino, Senator Dean Murray, Legislators Dominick Thorne, Nick Caracappa, and Chad Lennon, and Brookhaven Town Council Members Mike Loguercio and Karen Dunne Kesnig. The annual ceremony demonstrates the dedication and commitment of the women who go above and beyond in service to their communities. 
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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.
Senators Urge Parole Board to Reject Rule Change They Say Endangers Public Safety
State Parole Board ignores the legislature, moves ahead with its own rules.
Sturgeon Moon Rises Red Over the South Shore
Blood red Sturgeon Moon made deeper by the wild fires in Canada.