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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.
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.
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.
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.
Montauk Man Accused of Raping 15-Year-Old in USPS Van
A 23-year-old U.S. Postal Service employee originally from Moriches but now living in Montauk was arrested Friday after authorities say he raped a 15-year-old girl inside a postal vehicle while on duty in East Hampton.
Illegal Immigrant Indicted, Accused of Snatching Four-Year-Old
A 38-year-old illegal immigrant from Ecuadorian has been indicted on kidnapping charges after prosecutors said he lured a four-year-old girl away from her family at a Patchogue laundromat and brought her to a nearby library, Suffolk County officials announced.
Sinkhole Swallows Car, Shuts LIE Lanes in Melville
A large sinkhole opened Thursday on the westbound Long Island Expressway near Exit 49 in Melville, partially swallowing a sedan and forcing the closure of multiple lanes that Suffolk County police said could remain shut for at least 24 hours.
Dems Kill Bill Targeting Sanctuary Policies
Senate Democrats on the Senate Investigations Committee voted down Republican-backed legislation Tuesday aimed at banning sanctuary policies that limit cooperation between local and federal immigration authorities.
Give Blood, Save Lives at Ronkonkoma Street Fair
You will have an opportunity to help save lives later this month during a community blood drive at the Ronkonkoma Street Fair, sponsored by Suffolk County Legislator Leslie Kennedy.
Parked Outside Wrong House — Paid With His Life
A Glen Cove man was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for his role in the 2022 kidnapping and murder of a Central Islip man who was targeted after parking in front of a Bay Shore home, Suffolk County prosecutors said.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Selden Crash
A man was killed Thursday night after being struck by an SUV while walking along Middle Country Road in Selden, Suffolk County police said.
7-Eleven Lot Crash Kills Pedestrian
A 60-year-old man was killed in a crash outside a Long Island 7-Eleven Wednesday after a pickup truck plowed into him in the parking lot, Suffolk County police said.
GOP Lawmakers Demand Energy Cost Relief Now
Republican lawmakers and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman gathered in Albany to demand immediate action on rising energy costs, accusing Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democratic majorities in the Legislature of ignoring affordability concerns as New Yorkers face some of the nation’s highest utility bills.
ESM Students Earn Honors at Brookhaven Lab
Students from Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School earned high praise and top recognition at the recent SPARK Users’ Meeting poster session held at Brookhaven National Laboratory, where they presented scientific research alongside graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and laboratory professionals.
Miller Place Teen Dies After Route 25A Crash
Andrew Salgado, a 14-year-old Miller Place resident injured in a March 24 crash on Route 25A, has died, Suffolk County police confirmed, as detectives continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
SpringFest 2026 Brings Family Fun to Moriches
SpringFest 2026 will bring a burst of seasonal energy to the Moriches Branch of the Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, as residents gather for a day of family-friendly activities and community connection.
Massage Horror: LI Spa Worker Busted After Complaints
A Long Island spa worker is behind bars after cops say he turned relaxing massages into alleged moments of violation, and now investigators fear there could be more victims.
Greenport Event Launches Safe Boating Week Campaign
A boating safety event in Greenport will mark the launch of National Safe Boating Week as the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Southold Flotilla works to promote life saving practices across the East End.
Navy Officer Pushes Fitness, Readiness at BBP School
A Bayport-Blue Point High School physical education class got a firsthand look at the discipline and demands of military fitness when a visiting Navy officer led an engaging lesson on strength, nutrition and mental resilience.
Illegal Immigrant Accused of Raping, Beating Man
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that a 32-year-old Honduran national, an illegal immigrant, has been indicted on multiple violent felony charges in connection with the alleged rape and assault of a man outside an Amityville restaurant earlier this year.
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Joe the Box Celebrates America First Spirit
“Joe the Box” has become one of Suffolk County’s most recognizable America-First personalities, turning The America First Warehouse in Ronkonkoma into what supporters call “the most patriotic venue in all the land.”