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Mar 23, 2026

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.

Mar 23, 2026

Coram Man, 18, Arrested in Shooting Outside Apartments

An 18-year-old Coram man has been arrested after Suffolk County police say he shot and seriously injured another man during an argument.

Mar 23, 2026

Free Plumbing Training Opens as Trade Jobs Surge

Enrollment is now open for the next class at the Plumbing Contractors Association of Long Island’s (PCALI) Plumbing Institute, a fully funded training program aimed at preparing a new generation of skilled tradespeople amid growing national demand for careers in the building trades.

Mar 23, 2026

Palumbo, Giglio Honor West Point Cadet in Albany

New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo and members of the Long Island legislative delegation in Albany to recognize U.S. Military Academy Cadet Jess Joe Augustine during the Legislature’s annual West Point Day.

Mar 23, 2026

Kiernan Sworn In as Suffolk County District Court Judge

Matthew G. Kiernan was sworn in as a Suffolk County District Court Judge, during a ceremony at the County Center in Riverhead, marking the latest chapter in a legal career spanning nearly four decades.

Mar 23, 2026

Pink Sphinx

A quirky concrete relic with roots in Long Island lore continues to turn heads—if you know where to look.

Mar 23, 2026

From Holocaust To Hope In America

The latest Fog of War series goes deep into the Holocaust.

Mar 23, 2026

Terrorism against Americans in the Middle East

For years, presidents were troubled by the Middle East.

Mar 23, 2026

When Oil Spiked, Trump Called the Marines

The Marines are headed to Iran.

Mar 22, 2026

Childhood Memories of Kahler’s Pond

A lifetime of fishing memories at Kahler’s Pond.

Mar 22, 2026

Knife-Wielding Predator Guilty in Sick Sex Attacks

A Patchogue man has been found guilty of multiple violent sex crimes after a jury concluded he carried out a series of predatory attacks against vulnerable women over a three-month period in late 2023, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.

Mar 22, 2026

Two Arrested in Suffolk County Underage Vape Sales Case

On a chilly March afternoon in Suffolk County, what began as a routine compliance check quickly turned into a troubling snapshot of a much larger issue.

Mar 22, 2026

DA: Accused Killer Plotted Victim Home Break-In

First, police and prosecutors accuse Austin Lynch of killing Emily Finn. Now, authorities say the accused killer went a step further, allegedly tormenting the victim’s family by orchestrating a brazen scheme to burglarize their home.

Mar 22, 2026

Ortt Blasts Hochul for “Leave Then Come Back” Shift

New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt is accusing Governor Kathy Hochul of “blatant hypocrisy” after her recent plea for wealthy New Yorkers to return from Florida, contrasting it with past remarks in which she told conservatives to leave the state altogether.

Mar 22, 2026

Man Owes Big Bucks in Child Support, Wanted in Suffolk

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating William Benson, who is currently wanted on an active Family Court arrest warrant.

Mar 22, 2026

Suffolk Police Leader Daitz Earns National Pathmaker Award

Suffolk County Police Assistant Commissioner Elizabeth Daitz was honored with the prestigious Pathmaker Award at the 2nd Annual Leading Without A Badge Summit in Charlottesville, Virginia, recognizing her leadership and impact as a civilian executive in modern law enforcement.

Mar 22, 2026

Town Clerk Highlights History at Bellport Museum

A episode of “Talking History with the Town Clerk” was recorded March 16 at the Bellport Brookhaven Historical Museum, highlighting local heritage and preservation efforts in the Town of Brookhaven.

Mar 22, 2026

Center Moriches FD Celebrates 2026 Installation Dinner

The Center Moriches Fire Department gathered with local officials, families, and community members to celebrate its 2026 Installation Dinner, honoring newly installed officers and recognizing the continued dedication of its volunteer firefighters.

Mar 22, 2026

Man Seriously Injured on Sunrise Highway Ramp

A 22-year-old man was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on an exit ramp off Sunrise Highway in Patchogue, according to Suffolk County Police.

Mar 22, 2026

Learn Nature Photography At CEED Workshop

You don’t need an expensive camera to take great nature photos.

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Crime

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.