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Suffolk Opens Door for More CPS Workers
With a special grand jury recommending the hiring of more CPS workers in the wake of the Thomas Valva tragedy, Suffolk has stepped up its recruitment efforts.
URGENT POLICE ALERT: Phone Scammers on the Prowl
The Suffolk County Police Department has an urgent warning for you: don't fall prey to scummy scammers who are pretending to be cops to get your cash.
Cold Blooded Killer Pleads Guilty to Grisly Killing
Police caught him in the act four years ago setting on fire the corpse of a man he just pumped five bullets into, mercilessly shooting his victim in the head and neck.
JUSTICE FOR THOMAS - GOP Pols Put Pressure on Hochul to Save Kids' Lives
Two heavyweights in Suffolk government, County Executive Edward Romaine and District Attorney Raymond Tierney, have vowed to get to the bottom of how the system failed Thomas Valva, the young boy who froze to death in a garage, and make sure a tragedy like his is never repeated.
Triumph in the Skies: Israel's Resilience and Biden's Diplomatic Dilemma
In a spectacle of technological prowess and unwavering resolve, Israel showcased its formidable air defense systems by thwarting an unprecedented onslaught from Iran. The skies over Israel became a battleground of interceptors and missiles, with the Israeli military successfully neutralizing 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory.
Top Priority for Congress: Send Another $60 Billion to Ukraine
Consider this: A billion dollars is a thousand millions. President Joe Biden wants Congress to approve sending Ukraine $60 billion more in U.S. taxpayer dollars to fight Russia. That's 60,000 millions. And this is on top of the $125 billion we already sent them.
Funding Flows: Inside New York's Surprising Financial Shift with Federal Funds
In a momentous financial shift, New York State has recently found itself in an unprecedented position: receiving more financial aid from Washington than it contributes, primarily due to the infusion of historic federal pandemic relief funds. This substantial change in New York's financial dynamics, as revealed in a detailed analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022, is a significant departure from the state's traditional role as a net contributor to the federal treasury.
Hochul's Housing Hiccup: $400M for 1,100 Homes Raises Concerns
Governor Kathy Hochul's recent allocation of $412 million towards affordable housing initiatives across New York has ignited a heated debate and intense scrutiny. The initiative, which aims to create and preserve nearly 1,100 affordable homes, has come under fire for its allocation disparities in various regions. This controversy has raised significant questions about the responsible use of taxpayer funds.
Senator Dean Murray, Long Time Capitol Voice
If there's anyone who knows the way around the state Capitol, it's Dean Murray, a Senator who's also served separate terms in the Assembly. The East Patchogue resident has been the area's voice in Albany since 2010 and stands at the forefront of every critical issue that affects Long Island.
Three Clowns in a Room: State Budget Circus Continues
New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar perfectly summed up the dysfunction better known as passing an on-time budget in Albany, when he called the secretive, closed door process as "budget shenanigans."
Public Sector Pays As Hochul Hauls in Millions
Public service sure is paying off for New York Governor Kathy Hochul and her husband Bill. Full disclosure, I know both personally.
National Healthcare Decisions Day
While the day was started by lawyers, advanced directives need not be signed in the presence of a doctor or a lawyer. Both of these documents must be signed in the presence of two witnesses who are over the age of 18. However, they are often signed with an attorney when completing the other parts of an estate plan.
Reasons Why We Procrastinate
Identifying what type of procrastination you are is the beginning step in changing your behavior. There are six types of procrastination based on the main perceived issue causing the behavior.
Guest Editorial: Biden is to Blame for Iran Bombing Israel
While Iran launched an attack on Israel using drones and ballistic missiles this past week, the seeds of this act of war were firmly planted by President Biden in August of 2023.
President Biden Belongs in a Nursing Home
If President Joe Biden were that crazy great uncle who at Thanksgiving is forced to sit at the kids table in another room because of his bizarre behavior and totally inappropriate comments he makes, relatives would have his head checked. Then they'd put him in a nursing home.
Coach Cal Moves Lines
That has already impacted the betting future odds for both teams and in a generation of NIL deals and the transfer portal we should all expect more movement as the season gets closer. With that said, there could still be some value picks with the early lines released.
No No for Longwood
While it's still early in the high school baseball season there was a pivotal matchup waged this week between first place William Floyd and second place Longwood. The early season series was circled in the preseason as a battle for first place and that is exactly the kind of game that was delivered. After the dust had settled William Floyd might have remained at the top of the standings, but it was Longwood who stole the headlines, or rather CJ Foreman.
Shutout City for Commack
The 2024 high school baseball season in Suffolk county is only a few weeks into the season and we already have very few teams with an unblemished record. The Commack Cougars are one of them that remain. Commack put on a pitching display this week that will have people turning their heads and taking notice of their unbeaten record and what might be on the horizon for this team.
And Then There Was One
As the Suffolk baseball calendar entered last week there were a few teams who had yet to endure their first loss of the season. All of that changed as teams got deeper into their schedules and heading into the new week there is now just one team standing that is perfect. The Comsewogue Warriors absolutely crushed Deer Park on the way to their 8-0 record.
Ben Brown's Big Debut
Ben Brown was as good as advertised as he made his major league debut this past week, and that comes as no surprise for anyone who watched him excel at Ward Melville just a few years ago. Brown was just what the doctor ordered, or in this case what his head coach Craig Counsell needed. After blowing an eight run lead the night before, Brown shut down the San Diego Padres in his first big-league start for 4 2/3 shutout innings at Petco Park. The Padres managed just three hits, one walk and struck out five times against the East Setauket native.
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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.
Brookhaven Leaders Visit Maryhaven’s Yaphank Business Center
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley visited the Maryhaven Integrated Business Center (IBC) in Yaphank for a tour of its packaging and assembly operations and to meet with the individuals whose work powers the facility’s success.
Media’s Tariff Tiff Brushed Back by Trump’s Trillions in U.S. Investments
Forget the negative tariff talk, here’s what Trump’s policies have achieved so far.