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A Suffolk lawmaker is pushing to ban kratom as officials warn of rising addiction risks and links to overdose deaths, with residents sharing firsthand accounts of the drug’s grip.
First Battle of the Books to Engage Adults from Patchogue-Medford Library
The Patchogue-Medford Library is gearing up for its first-ever Adult Battle of the Books.
Blakeman Warns Hochul Tax Plan Hits Businesses Hard
Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is sounding the alarm over what he calls a “secret business tax” in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed FY 2027 budget, warning it will ripple through New York’s economy in ways many families won’t immediately see, but will ultimately feel.
Mastic FD Marks 101st Installation Dinner
The Mastic Fire Department marked a significant milestone this week, celebrating its 101st Annual Installation Dinner with an evening dedicated to service, leadership, and community pride.
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Someone Has to Winn in San Fran
The San Francisco Giants have a new manager, and he may be learning the same difficult lesson many managers before him have discovered: a closer-by-committee approach can be hard to sustain. It has also long frustrated fantasy baseball managers searching for reliable saves.
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Sheriff Honors Vaccaro for Community Leadership
Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. honored longtime community leader Chris R. Vaccaro with the April Sheriff’s Community Leadership Award during a ceremony in Lake Ronkonkoma, recognizing decades of service across education, journalism, and civic organizations.
Suffolk Police Promote 75 Officers at Brentwood Event
More than 75 recently promoted members of the Suffolk County Police Department were recognized during a ceremony in Brentwood, marking a significant milestone for one of the nation’s largest law enforcement agencies.
SCPD Prom Impact Helps Students Shine for Free
High school students across Suffolk County stepped into prom season with confidence and style, thanks to the Suffolk County Police Department’s 9th Annual Prom Impact event held at the Police Academy in Brentwood.
Vietnam Escape Story Highlights Resilience And Renewal
A young girl’s escape from Saigon becomes a powerful story of survival, sacrifice, and the long journey to rebuild a life in America.
The Segregated Nazi Concentration Camp for American-Jewish Prisoners of War
A hidden chapter of World War II reveals how American Jewish POWs were singled out and sent to a Nazi labor camp, where survival meant enduring the unthinkable.
Healthcare Billing Careers Get Boost At Hunter
Hunter Business School rolls out a fully online Medical Billing and Coding program, giving students a fast track into one of healthcare’s most in-demand careers.
Precision Carpentry Built On Experience And Pride
A local craftsman bringing detail, precision, and pride to every job.
When Government Takes Less, America Gains More
Americans See Real Relief As Refunds Rise And Tax Bills Fall.
Why So Many Are Coming Home: The Return to Suffolk County
A “long vacation” ends as former residents come back to stay.
Policy Changes Dim But Don’t Kill Solar
The end of a key tax credit rattles the industry—but solar’s value endures.
Suffolk County Jail Guard Busted in Child Abuse Image Case
A Suffolk County corrections officer has been arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material, authorities announced.
Trump Drops Hammer on Hochul, Mamdani
New York State is facing a political and financial “double whammy” from the Trump administration, as both President Donald Trump and his Transportation Chief escalated pressure on state leadership this week, specifically blasting Big Apple Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Salvadoran Gets 25-to-Life for Basement Murder
Darwin Josue Maldonado Vanegas, 32, was convicted in March after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder and weapons charges in the April 2025 killing of 24-year-old Daniel Nunez-Hernandez.
N.Y. Budget Delay Sparks Transparency Push
With New York’s state budget now nearly two weeks overdue, Republican lawmakers are raising concerns about delays and what they describe as a lack of transparency in the process.
Suffolk County Launches America 250 Celebration
Suffolk County officials launched a yearlong celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary, highlighting history, civic pride and a series of public events designed to engage residents across the region.
Suffolk GOP Issues Tax Day Message
We lead here in Suffolk to make our communities “Safer, and More Affordable.”
William Floyd Students Sweep State Youth Conference
The William Floyd High School delegation delivered a standout performance at the 90th annual New York State YMCA Youth and Government Conference in Albany, earning top honors and multiple statewide leadership positions.
Sheriff’s Office Graduates Spring Intern Class
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office marked a milestone this week as a group of college students completed an intensive internship program designed to provide a firsthand look at careers in law enforcement and corrections.
Conservatives Slam Albany Budget Delay, Extenders
New York’s prolonged state budget impasse drew sharp criticism Tuesday from the state Conservative Party, which mocked Democratic leaders while arguing that the ongoing stalemate may be inadvertently benefiting taxpayers.
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