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Former Major League Baseball player Frank Tepedino discusses his transition from professional sports to public service following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Major Speeches That Shaped U.S. Foreign Policy
From the Monroe Doctrine to the Cuban Missile Crisis, the words of world leaders helped shape America’s role on the global stage and altered the course of history.
Suffolk Tables Worship Protest Buffer Bill
A proposed Suffolk County law restricting demonstrations near houses of worship has been tabled while a federal lawsuit challenges a nearly identical Nassau County measure, setting up a wider debate over free speech and religious protections.
Gunhild, Mother of Kings
A beautiful Viking queen, dark magic, bloody battles, pagan curses and a death in a bog — the strange and violent saga of Gunhild, “Mother of Kings,” reads less like ancient history and more like an early version of Game of Thrones.
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Does Your Power of Attorney Allow Gifting?
Families are often shocked to learn that a single missing provision in a Power of Attorney can completely change their options during a nursing home crisis.
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Does Your Power of Attorney Allow Gifting?
Families are often shocked to learn that a single missing provision in a Power of Attorney can completely change their options during a nursing home crisis.
SSP Op Ed: Albany’s War on Your Wallet Continues
Scrap congestion pricing. Repeal the electric mandates. Expand energy production. Stop punishing homeowners and businesses. Rein in the spending addiction that has made New York one of the most unaffordable states in America.
Health Care Dispute Raises Alarm Across Long Island
A contract dispute between Healthfirst and Catholic Health could leave thousands of Long Islanders facing higher medical costs and disrupted care as officials warn patients are being caught in the middle of a growing health care crisis.
GOP to Hochul: Cut the Gas Tax Now!
New York State Senate Republicans are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to suspend the state gas tax as drivers continue facing rising fuel prices across the state.
America at 250: Love It or Leave It
As America gears up for its 250th birthday, you’d think this country was some dystopian nightmare judging by the professional victims clogging social media 24/7.
Boy, 10, Seriously Hurt in E-Bike Crash
A 10-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after an e-bike crash in Lake Ronkonkoma that is adding fuel to growing concerns over children riding the high-speed vehicles on busy Long Island roads.
Commack Sex Den Busted in Trafficking Probe
A suspected brothel masquerading as a quiet Long Island business was busted when Suffolk County cops swooped in and arrested two women in a human trafficking probe tied to a Commack Road property, authorities said.
Memorial Day Weekend Brings Parades, Ceremonies And Summer Kickoff Across Suffolk
Memorial Day weekend will bring parades, ceremonies and community gatherings across Suffolk County as residents honor America’s fallen heroes and mark the unofficial start of summer on Long Island.
South Shore Living: Why Suffolk County Still Feels Like Home
From waterfront sunsets and bustling downtowns to tight-knit communities and booming local businesses, Suffolk County’s South Shore continues to offer something many Americans are searching for: not just a place to live, but a place that truly feels like home.
Redistricting Battles Could Reshape Congress And America
Redistricting battles are intensifying nationwide as Republicans and Democrats fight over congressional maps that could determine control of the U.S. House for years, with courts increasingly becoming the final arbiters in America’s political power struggle.
Drunk Drivers Warned: Get Caught, Car Gets Crushed
Suffolk County officials announced an aggressive summer crackdown on drunken and drug-impaired driving, warning motorists that under certain circumstances the county can confiscate and even crush vehicles seized in DWI-related cases.
Bayport Trio Accused in Torture Death of 7-Year-Old Girl
A horrifying child abuse case tied to a Bayport family has stunned Suffolk County after prosecutors accused three generations of women of allegedly torturing and imprisoning a 7-year-old girl before she died from a massive untreated infection.
EMS Heroes Honored for Courage Under Pressure
Suffolk County legislators honored 18 emergency medical service professionals during a ceremony marking EMS Appreciation Week at the William H. Rogers Legislative Building in Hauppauge.
Geek Squad Peep? Best Buy Worker Busted
A Best Buy employee is accused of secretly sending a customer’s intimate photos to his own phone after she handed over her device for technical help, Suffolk County police said.
Renovation On Tap For Historic Lake Grove Church
A landmark church building featured on the Village of Lake Grove seal will receive long-awaited renovations this summer following recent vandalism and years of wear.
Indicted in Slaying of Defenseless One-Legged Man
A West Babylon man has been indicted in the savage robbery and killing of a 65-year-old amputee who prosecutors say never had a chance to defend himself during the brutal attack on a quiet Deer Park street.
Five School Budgets Back To The Drawing Board
Long Island voters approved most school budgets Tuesday, but several major tax-cap override proposals — including South Country’s controversial 13.45% increase — were soundly rejected at the polls.
Food Gap Solved In Bellport With New Fine Fare Grocery Store
Bellport is set to regain a longtime community staple as a new Fine Fare supermarket prepares to open at the former Cirillo’s site.
Trump Pushes New 401(k) Investment Options
President Trump is pushing to expand 401(k) investment options as part of a broader effort to help Americans build wealth, boost retirement savings and keep more of their paychecks.
Can Suffolk Handle Another Population Boom?
As Suffolk County markets itself as an escape from New York City, officials and residents are increasingly confronting a difficult question: Can the region’s roads, schools, housing and infrastructure handle another population boom?
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