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Suffolk County law enforcement agencies are ramping up efforts to recruit and retain more women, with both the Sheriff’s Office and Police Department highlighting initiatives aimed at building a more representative workforce.
Inferno Chain Crash Leaves 2 Seriously Hurt
Six people were injured, two seriously, in a five-vehicle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway, Suffolk County police said.
Justice LaSalle Inspires Students on Return Visit
Hon. Hector D. LaSalle, Presiding Justice of New York’s Appellate Division for the Second Department, returned to his alma mater for a special visit held in the school’s Sonderling Auditorium.
Hernandez Blasts Albany Over Nonprofit Scandal
Republican New York State Comptroller candidate Joseph Hernandez sharply criticizes state leadership, accusing top officials of “sleeping at the switch” as millions in taxpayer dollars went unaccounted for at the now-defunct Seneca Babcock Community Association, a multi-million dollar non-profit in Buffalo, New York.
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Suffolk Police Agencies Step Up Efforts to Recruit Women
Suffolk County law enforcement agencies are ramping up efforts to recruit and retain more women, with both the Sheriff’s Office and Police Department highlighting initiatives aimed at building a more representative workforce.
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Murray blasts parole bill prioritizing former inmates
Sen. Dean Murray is blasting proposed state legislation that would require at least one formerly incarcerated individual to serve on the New York State Board of Parole, arguing the measure puts criminals ahead of victims.
38 new Suffolk deputies receive shields before graduation
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office marked a significant milestone, as 38 deputy sheriff recruits received their shields during a ceremony at the Yaphank Correctional Facility, just days before their official graduation.
Center Moriches Students Shine at Tri-M Recital
Center Moriches High School recently hosted an evening celebrating student musicianship and achievement during its Districtwide Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction and Recital, bringing together performers from across grade levels in a showcase of talent and growth.
WFHS Student Probes Road Salt Impact on Aquifers
While effective, growing concerns about environmental impacts have prompted closer examination of how salt affects groundwater and ecosystems across the region.
NY Republicans Blast REVIVE Act as Overreach
New York State Republicans are intensifying their opposition to the proposed REVIVE Act, arguing it represents sweeping state overreach that threatens local control.
Hochul’s About-Face: From ‘You’re Not Welcome’ To ‘We Need You Back’
When you ask people to leave, they probably won’t come back.
Coram Man, 18, Arrested in Shooting Outside Apartments
An 18-year-old Coram man has been arrested after Suffolk County police say he shot and seriously injured another man during an argument.
Free Plumbing Training Opens as Trade Jobs Surge
Enrollment is now open for the next class at the Plumbing Contractors Association of Long Island’s (PCALI) Plumbing Institute, a fully funded training program aimed at preparing a new generation of skilled tradespeople amid growing national demand for careers in the building trades.
Palumbo, Giglio Honor West Point Cadet in Albany
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo and members of the Long Island legislative delegation in Albany to recognize U.S. Military Academy Cadet Jess Joe Augustine during the Legislature’s annual West Point Day.
Kiernan Sworn In as Suffolk County District Court Judge
Matthew G. Kiernan was sworn in as a Suffolk County District Court Judge, during a ceremony at the County Center in Riverhead, marking the latest chapter in a legal career spanning nearly four decades.
Pink Sphinx
A quirky concrete relic with roots in Long Island lore continues to turn heads—if you know where to look.
From Holocaust To Hope In America
The latest Fog of War series goes deep into the Holocaust.
Terrorism against Americans in the Middle East
For years, presidents were troubled by the Middle East.
Childhood Memories of Kahler’s Pond
A lifetime of fishing memories at Kahler’s Pond.
Knife-Wielding Predator Guilty in Sick Sex Attacks
A Patchogue man has been found guilty of multiple violent sex crimes after a jury concluded he carried out a series of predatory attacks against vulnerable women over a three-month period in late 2023, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
Two Arrested in Suffolk County Underage Vape Sales Case
On a chilly March afternoon in Suffolk County, what began as a routine compliance check quickly turned into a troubling snapshot of a much larger issue.
DA: Accused Killer Plotted Victim Home Break-In
First, police and prosecutors accuse Austin Lynch of killing Emily Finn. Now, authorities say the accused killer went a step further, allegedly tormenting the victim’s family by orchestrating a brazen scheme to burglarize their home.
Ortt Blasts Hochul for “Leave Then Come Back” Shift
New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt is accusing Governor Kathy Hochul of “blatant hypocrisy” after her recent plea for wealthy New Yorkers to return from Florida, contrasting it with past remarks in which she told conservatives to leave the state altogether.
Man Owes Big Bucks in Child Support, Wanted in Suffolk
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating William Benson, who is currently wanted on an active Family Court arrest warrant.
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