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Romaine Commemorates the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
"80 years ago today (June 6th), more than 24,000 troops began the invasion of Normandy to protect our freedom and fight against the Axis of Evil. This invasion was among the largest military operations ever conducted.
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"Mental and behavioral health knows no boundaries and affects everybody regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, and profession," said County Executive Edward Romaine. "In Suffolk County, we are fully committed to providing our employees with the resources not only to do their jobs effectively but to live a prosperous life. Through this initiative, we want to remove the stigmas and stereotypes associated with mental health."
Cops Need Your Help to Catch an Accused Killer
Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a woman in Ronkonkoma.Elyse Crivaro, who was in the roadway, was struck by a car traveling southbound on Ronkonkoma Avenue at Third Street..
Center Moriches Community Rallies to Support the ALS Ride for Life
Do their part to help end a debilitating and deadly disease that as of now has no cure.
Patchogue Woman Enters Guilty Plea for Killing Homicide Victim's Mother
A Patchohue woman accused of dismantling a memorial for a young woman's memorial who was the victim of gang violence, then running over the victim's mother and killing her with her car, entered a guilty plea related to that death, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney.
Bayport-Blue Backs the Blue and First Responders
The event began with a firetruck and police car parade in which student and staff spectators cheered as sirens and flashing lights lit up the school's front circle. Suffolk County Police Officer Gayer then put on a K-9 demonstration.
Bellport High School Raises Resources for Navy SEAL Museum
The "Murph Challenge' consists of running one mile, completing 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, then running another mile while wearing a 20-pound vest or body armor.
Beautiful Green Space Area Now Open at Port Jefferson Free Library
The public green space known as "The Park 114!" is now open at the Port Jefferson Free Library. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony took place for the official grand opening.
Brookhaven Clerk Hosts Mobile Office Hours
Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich joined Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle during his most recent mobile office hours at the Comsewogue Public Library.
Statewide Honors for William Floyd High School Chemistry Teacher
William Floyd High School chemistry teacher Dr. Martin Palermo has been selected as the Suffolk County High School Science Teacher of the Year by the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) for 2024.
New Deputy Undersheriff in the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office
Dr. Taylor has a lengthy and honorable career in protecting and serving families in and around New York City and Suffolk County.
Human Face of Drug Epidemic at Fentanyl Summit
Organized by Suffolk District Attorney Raymond Tierney, the summit put a human face on the carnage wreaked by the fentanyl coming over the open southern border in a massive drug trade operated by Mexican cartels. An American dies every five seconds from the drugs, and law enforcement has intercepted enough of them to kill every American many times over.
Multiple Language Learners Honored at William Floyd High School
Sixty-five William Floyd High School students recently earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB), which recognizes high school seniors who have attained a high level of proficiency in two or more world languages by high school graduation. In front of a gathering of family and friends in the Jeananne Dawson Memorial Library, students celebrated this accomplishment.
Center Moriches Memorial Day Parade
Center Moriches hosted a Memorial Day parade and remembrance ceremony.
Shirley Man Killed in Fatal Crash
Suffolk County Police said Iran Palmer was driving a 2015 Infiniti Q50 southbound on William Floyd Parkway, just north of Robinwood Drive, when he lost control of the car. The Infiniti struck a metal guardrail and overturned multiple times.
Cop Saves Dogs From Burning Home
Officer Ingui smashed the window of the home and was able to pull the three dogs to safety. No one was home at the time of the blaze. No one was hurt.
225,000 Flags Placed at Calverton National Cemetery
An estimated 5,000 volunteers were on hand to place American flags on graves at Calverton National Cemetery. A wide range of Veterans Service Organizations, Scout groups, volunteers, and families placed an estimated 225,000 flags on gravesites across the cemetery. These flags will remain there until June 1st, 2024. Larger flags now line the "Avenue of Flags." Those will be on display in and around the cemetery until June 9th, 2024.
Big Boat Blaze Put out by Suffolk Police Marine Bureau
Suffolk County Police boat blaze busters put out a raging fire on a vessel and rescued three boaters who escaped the inferno.
Long Jail Time for Man Accused of Shooting at Crowd and Assaulting Cops
First, he stood accused of opening fire at innocent people attending a candlelight vigil in Bellport in July of last year.
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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.
Shinnecock Nation sues Southampton over tribal land regulation
The Shinnecock Indian Nation has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Southampton and several of its officials, alleging unlawful and unconstitutional actions that threaten the Nation’s sovereignty.
Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.