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State Extends Application Deadline for Suffolk Homeowners That Were Crushed by August's Storms
Eligible Suffolk County homeowners that suffered damage from historic storm August 18-19 now have extra time to submit their emergency repair grant requests for help.
Mastic Beach Fire Department Hosts Fire Prevention and Education Open House
Mastic Beach Fire Department is hosting its annual Fire Prevention and Education Open House on Sunday, October 27 from 10am-2pm - Rain or Shine.
$3.5 Million Announced to Help Build Back South Shoreline Beaches
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $3.5 million to build back Long Island's South Shoreline beaches. The funding coincides with the first phase of dredging to combat significant beach erosion to help strengthen the shoreline after being pummeled by severe storms.
'We Got You Florida!' Say the Pararescue Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing
The New York Air National Guard deployed 24 pararescue Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing which is based at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach.
Suffolk County Family Fun Day at Southhaven County Park
Suffolk County Family Fun Day at Southhaven County Park is coming up this Saturday at Southhaven Park from 11am-6pm.
Election Law Expert Weighs in on Unconstitutional Even Year Election Law
The way the state legislature went about moving these local elections violated the state constitution. What the Judge says is that sure, you can go and have your local elections moved to an even year, but that has to come from the local government not dictated by the state government.
Suffolk County Police Department Responds to Multiple Illegal Drift Racing Incidents
In just 24 hours, the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) sent officers to illegal street takeover incidents in Patchogue, Shirley, Sound Beach, and Miller Place.
State Democrats Get Knocked Down in State Supreme Court - Even Year Election Law Ruled Unconstitutional
Eight New York counties filed suit claiming that Article IX of the state constitution gives localities the power over their local elections. The state claimed the opposite – that Article IX entitled the state to make laws affecting local elections if there was a "substantial interest to the state". The primary "substantial interest" was boosting voter turnout.
Suffolk County Remembers the October 7th Massacre One Year Later
A year ago violent Hamas terrorists crossed into Israel, raided a music festival, murdered 1,200 civilians, and took over 250 people, some American, hostages into the dens and tunnels of their terror hiding places.
Suffolk County to Receive $2 Million for Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence awareness month and New York's Governor Kathy Hochul is marking the month by releasing $35 million in funding for domestic violence law enforcement and victim support efforts across the state. Over $3.6 million will go to Long Island with just shy of $2 million of that allocated specifically to Suffolk County.
We might still 'Cripple you', but not until January
A deal was struck to go back to work and continue to negotiate until January 15. Businesses that rely on goods that come through the ports remain hopeful, and worried too, whether an agreement will be made.
Republicans are "Repulsive, Nauseating, and Disgusting"?
Republicans are listed as "Repulsive, Nauseating, and Disgusting" on a chalk board in a public school classroom in Penfield, NY.
Stony Brook ranked #1 among public universities in New York
Stony Brook State University climbed five spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings to gain standing as the #1 public university in New York. Stony Brook University is now considered one of the best colleges in the nation.
New York's Cadillac Medicaid Program Gets an Upgrade to Rolls Royce
New York's Medicaid program is the most costly of any state in the country and costs 82% above the national average. Now, that program is getting more expensive as New York adds Arts Therapy to the long list of qualifying programs in New York's Medicaid big bucket of services.
Mayor of New York City Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has been indicted on federal corruption charges, declared his innocence, and vows to fight to the bitter end.
PAWS Act Raises Fines for Hit-n-Runs Involving Pets
State Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn) and Assemblyman Tony Simone (D-Manhattan) introduced the PAWS Act Protecting Animals Walking on the Street Act. The Act, if passed, will substantially raise the fines for hit-n-runs involving a pet or companion animal.
Suffolk County SPCA to Host Free Rabies Clinic this Saturday
The Suffolk County SPCA is having its Annual Free Rabies Clinic this Saturday, September 28th, from 10am-3pm., in Gardiner Park, Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, NY.
Shocking New Poll Shows 48% of Democrats Think America Might Be Better Off If Trump Had Been Assassinated
The latest Rasmussen Poll shockingly shows just that shy of half of Democrats polled "could not bring themselves to say that America would not be better off if the opposing party's candidate for president had been assassinated."
'Golden Day' in New York Bumps up Against the Intent of the Constitution
Democrats across the state have been promoting something named 'Golden Day' on October 26th.. It is called 'Golden Day" because voters can both register to vote and vote on the same day. This despite the New York Constitution clearly stating in Article II Section 5 that "registration shall be completed at least ten days before each election.
New York to Require a Student Representative on Every School Board - Some in Suffolk County Ahead of the Game
Every school board in New York will soon be required to have one non-voting student representative. Gov. Hochul recently signed a bill requiring every school district to have an ex-officio student school board member seated by July 1, 2025.
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Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer Wins Alumni Award
Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer and Science Teacher Claudine Weiner recently was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award from Stony Brook University.
Coach Desi Honored
This weekend the Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association honored legendary Coach Al Desiderio.
Parents Protest at William Floyd High School
Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.