Last week, Suffolk County swore in Ray Tierney for another term as District Attorney, and I felt the kind of pride that only a New Yorker who loves his home can truly understand. This was not just a ceremony. This was a victory lap for justice, for safety, and for every family that wants to raise their children in a county where the rule of law is more than a slogan—it’s a promise kept.
I’ve had the privilege of watching public servants rise and fall, and I can tell you plainly: Ray Tierney is the real deal.
In his first term, he didn’t just occupy the office—he transformed it. He brought discipline, professionalism, and moral clarity back to a system that too often gets tangled in politics and hesitation. From cracking down on violent crime to relentlessly pursuing fentanyl traffickers who poison our communities, Ray Tierney showed that being tough on crime can also mean being compassionate toward victims and families.
That balance is rare. And it matters.
Under his leadership, Suffolk County saw a renewed focus on protecting children, standing up for survivors, and holding career criminals accountable. He modernized the office, empowered prosecutors, and rebuilt trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. That’s not flashy work. That’s the hard, daily grind of governing—and Ray Tierney mastered it.
As someone who believes deeply in law and order, in American values, and in the sacred duty of public service, I applaud him not just for what he achieved, but for how he achieved it. With integrity. With courage. And with an unshakable commitment to the people of Suffolk County.
Let’s be honest: in a time when too many prosecutors across this country are experimenting with dangerous leniency—when criminals are emboldened, families are afraid, and justice is weaponized—Ray Tierney stood firm. He said no. He said Suffolk County will not surrender its streets, its schools, or its future to chaos. And because of that resolve, neighborhoods are safer, victims are heard, and justice is once again blind—but never passive.
This swearing-in is more than a renewal of an oath. It’s a reaffirmation of a mission.
Ray Tierney represents the best of what public service should be: results over rhetoric, action over applause, duty over ego. He understands that the badge, the robe, and the oath are not symbols of power—they are symbols of responsibility.
And last Friday, as he placed his hand on that Bible and recommitted himself to this great county, I say this with full confidence: Suffolk County is in very good hands.
Congratulations, Ray Tierney. Thank you for your service. Thank you for your courage. And thank you for proving that when leadership is guided by principle, justice truly prevails.
Long Island is proud of you. America needs more leaders like you.