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Resident accuses City of New York and police officers of civil rights violations
A local resident has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of New York and unnamed police officers, alleging multiple violations of his constitutional rights during an arrest in Queens.
Career Café Connects Floyd Students With Pros
William Floyd High School students had a unique opportunity to explore future careers during the school’s annual Career Café, where dozens of industry professionals met with students for small-group conversations about their fields.
Patchogue Predator Gets 27-to-Life in Sex Horror
A Patchogue man was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison after being convicted of multiple counts of predatory sexual assault and related charges, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced.
Hills East and West Receive Awards
Student-athletes from Half Hollow Hills Central School District were recognized this week at the National Football Foundation Jim Metzger Chapter Brunch, celebrating excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
NFF Names the Best Offensive Lines
This past week at the National Football Foundation Suffolk County Scholar Athlete Awards Brunch held at the Melville Marriott, one of the most respected team honors in local football was presented: the NFF Offensive Line Award.
Recognizing Suffolk’s Champions of Diversity
Suffolk County officials gathered for the Legislature’s General Meeting to recognize residents whose work strengthens inclusion and understanding across the region, marking the annual observance of “Champions of Diversity Month.”
Rocky Point Star Named to Golden 11 Team
David Xavier has been named to the 2025 National Football Foundation Gold 11 Team, earning one of the most respected honors awarded to student-athletes in the region.
Suffolk Honors New Generation Answering the Call
Suffolk County celebrated a proud and patriotic milestone as young men and women raised their right hands and took the oath to serve in the United States military during a special ceremony attended by families, veterans, and local leaders.
Football Foundation Honors Ward Melville Players
This past weekend, the National Football Foundation Suffolk Chapter recognized several of the top scholar-athletes and football standouts from the most recent season during a special awards brunch celebrating excellence on and off the field.
GOP Blasts NY Laws, Demands Justice for Crime Victims
Senate Republicans in New York highlighted a sweeping legislative push to prioritize crime victims during a press conference in Albany, where victims and family members Theresa Bliss, Jennifer Driver, and Tabitha Goode-Miller attended and called for action during National Crime Victims Rights Week.
Is Suozzi’s Vote To Extend FISA A Canary In The Coal Mine
Four House Democrats broke ranks to back a GOP-led FISA renewal—raising new questions about shifting political ground in key swing districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Expulsion Should Not A Weapon For Congressional Vengeance
When expulsion replaces due process, the balance of power in Congress begins to shift.
Modern Drugs, Timeless Despair
It’s legal, easy to get, and marketed as a natural product, but kratom is leaving a trail of addiction, withdrawal, and concern across Suffolk County.
Kratom: One Man’s Tragic Addiction
A man’s decade-long battle with kratom addiction nearly cost him everything—his health, his family, and his future—and even now, recovery remains a daily struggle.
Suffolk Police to Auction Impounded Vehicles April 25
The Suffolk County Police Department will open its impound lot to the public as it hosts a vehicle auction featuring dozens of used cars and SUVs, offering residents a chance to purchase vehicles at competitive prices.
Students Honor Lineworkers at Spring Safety Event
Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School gathered outdoors to celebrate and thank the lineworkers of PSEG Long Island ahead of National Lineworker Appreciation Day, turning a sunny spring afternoon into a lesson in gratitude and safety.
Q: If I open a 529 account for my grandchild, who will manage it if I pass away?
A 529 plan is more than just a savings account—it’s part of your estate plan.
Smithtown West Honors Veterans at Annual Breakfast
Smithtown High School West hosted its third annual Thomas Mooney Veterans Breakfast, welcoming local veterans as honored guests for a morning dedicated to recognition, reflection and community connection.
Drug Danger: Suffolk Cracks Down On Kratom
A Suffolk lawmaker is pushing to ban kratom as officials warn of rising addiction risks and links to overdose deaths, with residents sharing firsthand accounts of the drug’s grip.
Someone Has to Winn in San Fran
The San Francisco Giants have a new manager, and he may be learning the same difficult lesson many managers before him have discovered: a closer-by-committee approach can be hard to sustain. It has also long frustrated fantasy baseball managers searching for reliable saves.
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Bribes, Bogus Licenses Lead to Prison Term
A former Suffolk County employee who admitted taking cash bribes and manipulating official licensing records has been sentenced to prison for her role in a corruption scheme that prosecutors say undermined public trust.