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Suffolk Courts Honor Women’s Leadership and Legacy
Suffolk County courts marked Women’s History Month with a major celebration honoring the leadership, achievements, and lasting impact of women across the legal community.
Top Gun Run 5K Honors Andrew McMorris’ Legacy
The 5th Annual Andrew’s Top Gun Run 5K brought together community members, law enforcement, and local scouts to honor the life of Andrew McMorris, a 12-year-old Boy Scout who was killed in 2018 when a drunk driver struck his troop along the Greenbelt Trail.
Suffolk Poet Laureate Seeks Black Poets for Anthology
Suffolk County Poet Laureate Chip Williford, in partnership with the Caribbean American Poetry Association (CAPA), has announced a call for submissions for a new anthology highlighting the voices of Black poets across Long Island.
Letter from Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico to Governor Kathy Hochul
Panico asks the governor for help in preserving critical pine barrens property.
Clarence F. Simpson’s Life Of Service
From Harlem to Manorville to Vietnam and home again to serve for this Long Island veteran.
The Roots of the WWII Great Raid on Cabanatuan Prisoner of War Camp
General MacArthur vowed to return.
Town Leaders Drive Long Island’s Next Wave of Development at HIA-LI Economic Symposium
Future forum at HIA-LI.
Water Rates Rising SLIGHTLY Under SCWA Budget
While any increase impacts household budgets, officials emphasized that the adjustment is smaller than last year’s 2.99% hike and remains below the projected rate of inflation.
Brookhaven Salutes Women Powering the Community
The Town of Brookhaven honored a group of accomplished women during its annual Women’s Recognition Awards ceremony held at Town Hall, celebrating individuals whose work has had a lasting impact across the community.
Critics Go Nuclear on Hochul’s Energy Plan
Hochul’s answer to energy crisis: delay Green New Deal, more nuclear.
Suffolk Police Graduate New Class of Recruits
More than 170 new law enforcement officers officially joined the ranks of Suffolk County and several local agencies during the graduation of the Suffolk County Police Department’s 194th Recruit Class, at Suffolk County Community College’s Grant Campus in Brentwood.
Heads Shaved, Hearts Full: Community Fights Cancer
A big and enthusiastic crowd gathered at Momo’s Too in Bayport for a community event that blended camaraderie, sacrifice and an unusual but powerful act of giving: shaving heads to support children battling cancer.
Caracappa Honors District Leaders During March Events
Two taxpayers of Suffolk County’s Fourth Legislative District were recognized during March by Legislator Nick Caracappa for their contributions to the community, marking both Women’s History Month and Irish American Heritage celebrations.
Springtime Makers Festival in Blue Point: 'People will be in awe'
The Springtime Egg Hunt & Makers Festival will mark a new beginning at St. John Greek Orthodox Church in Blue Point as it welcomes all to experience crafts vendors and join an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28.
Long Lines At JFK, LaGuardia? Put Some ICE On It
Democrats block Homeland Security funding over illegal immigrant protections, so President Trump has dispatched ICE agents to the airports.
Suffolk Honors Irish American Heritage Leaders
Suffolk County officials gathered in Hauppauge to celebrate Irish American Heritage Month and honor residents whose contributions reflect the community’s deep cultural roots.
Justice LaSalle Inspires Students on Return Visit
Hon. Hector D. LaSalle, Presiding Justice of New York’s Appellate Division for the Second Department, returned to his alma mater for a special visit held in the school’s Sonderling Auditorium.
38 new Suffolk deputies receive shields before graduation
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office marked a significant milestone, as 38 deputy sheriff recruits received their shields during a ceremony at the Yaphank Correctional Facility, just days before their official graduation.
Hochul’s About-Face: From ‘You’re Not Welcome’ To ‘We Need You Back’
When you ask people to leave, they probably won’t come back.
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Suffolk GOP Issues Tax Day Message
We lead here in Suffolk to make our communities “Safer, and More Affordable.”