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New Jersey Contractor Bilks Suffolk County Workers
Geraldo DeAlmeida, owner of R&L Concrete, Inc, plead guilty and will pay back $99,671 he illegally withheld from his employees on a project for Longwood Central School District.
Suffolk County to Get over $4.7 Million for Youth Employment Program
Over $4.7 million is coming to Suffolk County to provide year-round job opportunities and valuable training to at-risk youth.
DOGE Report: Secretary Noem Saving $50 Million Every Day
In the first 200 days of the second Trump Administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has saved the American people $12 billion.
Two Killed in Ronkonkoma Crash
Peconic Street in Ronkonkoma was the tragic scene of a car crash over weekend that killed two people.
SUNY ReConnect Off and Running in Suffolk County
SUNY ReConnect incentivizes education and training in fields that have shortages in today’s economy
Man Flees Traffic Stop with Loaded 9mm Handgun
Suffolk County Police arrested four males for possessing weapons after a traffic stop in Patchogue.
Comptroller DiNapoli Honored by Italian American Organization
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was selected for the Guglielmo Marconi Award.
New Correction Officers Are On the Job
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office held a graduation ceremony for 12 new Correction Officers.
Get Moving with the Blue!
The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) partnered with FRQNCY gym in Islip for the final ‘Workout with a Cop’ session of the summer.
Suffolk County Police Deparment: Woman Dies After Being Hit by Bus
A tragic accident in Port Jefferson Station took the life of a woman Tuesday night.
Men Rescued from Capsized Sailboat in Great South Bay
Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued two people from the Great South Bay.
SCPD Commissioner Catalina Swears In New Recruit Class
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina swore in the latest class of Suffolk County Police recruits.
DOGE Report: Failure to Address Significant Risk of Fraud and Improper Payments
The federal employee retirement applications process, administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), is "fraught with IT management weaknesses"
Tierney Angered After Indicted Guatemalan Foreign National Released
Suffolk County DA expressed outrage that Garcia was not held on bail, considering his alleged crimes against children and flight risk to evade prosecution.
Shorefront Park in Patchogue to Get New Playground Equipment
Shorefront Park in Patchogue will receive about $340,000 in a New York State grant to upgrade the playground in Shorefront Park.
Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming
Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.
Deer Park High School named NYS Most Outstanding ‘Best Buddies’ Chapter
Deer Park High School’s Best Buddies Chapter won big at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference. They were named “Most Outstanding’ chapter.
Justice Department Releases Suffolk County Police Department from Monitoring
After eleven years of oversight, the US Department of Justice announced that it will end federal oversight of the Suffolk County Police Department.
New York State is $34 Billion in the Hole – That's Billion with a “B”!
New York State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli sounded the alarm that NY’s finances are in big trouble.
Middle Island Man Charged For Selling Fentanyl and Animal Cruelty
Fentanyl distribution and animal cruelty charges alleged against Middle Island man and his girlfriend.
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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.
State funds nonprofit organizations to protect against terrorism
Suffolk County is included in the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)-designated high-risk urban areas.
Lawsuit accuses horse racing groups of betting pool manipulation
A federal lawsuit has been filed against several horse racing organizations, alleging that they conspired to manipulate betting pools in favor of high-volume bettors. The lawsuit was brought against The Stronach Group, Churchill Downs, and other defendants.