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Suffolk Sheriff Unveils New Youth Leadership Program
Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. has announced the launch of a new youth education initiative aimed at helping middle school students build leadership and life skills while strengthening relationships between young people and law enforcement.
West Meadow Beach Dredging Nears Completion
Dredging work at West Meadow Beach is expected to wrap up around the middle of March, according to the latest update from the Suffolk County Department of Public Works, assuming there are no further weather or equipment delays.
SCPD Seeks Helicopter Mechanic for Aviation Unit
The Suffolk County Police Department is seeking to hire a certified helicopter mechanic to support its Aviation Section and help maintain the department’s fleet of four helicopters.
Saved From Flames: Crash Survivor Reunites With Heroes
Suffolk County officials reunited with a man whose life was saved by police officers who pulled him from a burning vehicle after a violent crash in Holtsville last November.
Saved From Flames: Crash Survivor Reunites With Heroes
Suffolk County officials reunited with a man whose life was saved by police officers who pulled him from a burning vehicle after a violent crash in Holtsville last November.
South Shore Press Q&A: Barton on Baseball
As Major League Baseball spring training gets underway, anticipation is building among fans eager to see how their teams will perform in the months ahead.
Students Donate Art to Stony Brook Hospital
"Art from the heart" was on full display as middle school students in the Smithtown Central School District turned creativity into compassion.
35 Suffolk Correction Officer Recruits Sworn In
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office welcomed its newest class of correction officer recruits during a swearing-in ceremony held at the Yaphank Correctional Facility.
All Abilities Fair Welcomes Local Families
The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library welcomed dozens of families for its All Abilities Awareness Fair, an afternoon dedicated to promoting inclusion, accessibility and community connection at the main library in Shirley.
Holocaust Survivor’s Son Speaks to Students
Holocaust education came to life at Smithtown High School East and Smithtown High School West , as Dr. Bernie Furshpan shared his family’s powerful story of survival with 10th grade students.
Police: Man Flees Stop in Stolen U-Haul
A Mastic Beach man was arrested after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop in a stolen U-Haul van, driving recklessly through several Suffolk County communities and becoming involved in a hit-and-run crash, police said.
Vaping Awareness Month Urges New Yorkers to Quit
March marks Vaping Awareness Month, and the New York State Quitline is using the occasion to spotlight the health risks of electronic cigarettes while encouraging residents to take advantage of free quitting resources.
Man Indicted in Farmingville Stabbing Death
A 57-year-old Brazilian man has been indicted on murder and other charges in the fatal stabbing of his estranged wife inside her Farmingville home, a killing authorities say unfolded in front of the couple’s teenage daughter.
Undersheriff Kuehhas Honored After 40 Years Service in NY
Suffolk County officials gathered in Yaphank to honor Undersheriff Steven Kuehhas as he marked his retirement after four decades of public service.
9 Indicted in 17-Day Armed Crime Spree
A 17-day crime spree that tore through auto-body shops, car dealerships and private homes from Suffolk County to Florida has ended with nine men indicted on 38 counts, including armed robbery, burglary, carjacking and weapons charges.
WFHS Showcases Programs at CTE Expo
William Floyd High School recently opened its doors to future career-minded students during its annual Career and Technical Education Expo, showcasing the breadth of opportunities available through its growing CTE program.
Bonner Honored as St. Patrick’s Grand Marshal
Councilwoman Jane Bonner was formally honored as Grand Marshal of the 74th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade during the Friends of St. Patrick Dinner Dance in Mount Sinai.
Mattera Thanks Crews After Record Blizzard
New York State State Senator Mario Mattera thanked the New York State Department of Transportation crews and Suffolk County Highway and Grounds Maintenance workers this week for their efforts clearing roads during one of the most intense winter storms to hit the region in years.
Murray Backs GOP Plan to Tackle Housing Costs
Warning that New York’s housing market is pushing families out of the state, Long Island State Senator Dean Murray called for sweeping reforms to make homeownership more attainable.
Sheriff Toulon Marks USA's 250th Birthday
Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr., joined by members of the Sheriff’s Office, visited Riverhead Town Hall this week to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, reflecting on both the nation’s founding and the county’s enduring commitment to public service.
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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.