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SCPD Mourns Death of Beloved Inspector
Deputy Inspector Asturias joined the Auxiliary Police Department in 2015 as an Auxiliary Police Officer and rose through the ranks to Deputy Inspector in 2020 serving in the Seventh Precinct for the past decade. He was extremely proud to a volunteer and was consistently the unit's leader with volunteer hours and details worked each year. Auxiliary Police officers and SCPD officers knew Deputy Inspector Asturias could be counted on and he was always the person to keep everyone actively engaged in Auxiliary Police Program activities.
Hispanic Heritage History Lesson at Edith L. Slocum Elementary
Students in Dina Pinelli's fourth grade class at Edith L. Slocum Elementary School in the Connetquot Central School District celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by researching famous Hispanic people. The students learned about Pablo Picasso, Cesar Chavez, Oscar De La Hoya, Dolores Huerta, Celia Cruz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sonia Sotomayor and Frida Kahlo. On their Chromebooks, students filled out a graphic organizer with important and interesting facts about the person. They then took their notes and filled in a flag which they decorated colorfully. The flags were then attached together and hung outside the classroom for all to view.
Fire Prevention Day event set for October 24
Fire Prevention Day is scheduled for Sunday, October 24, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the headquarters located at 100 Elm Avenue.
Crime Prevention Message from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano
Crime Prevention Message from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano
Town Supervisor: Oct. 26 Islip Apple Fest is 'one of the biggest festivals on Long Island'
Like a tiny seed that becomes a towering tree, the Islip Apple Festival has blossomed over the years into a tri-state event, attracting some 40,000 fairgoers annually.
Farmingville Hills Chamber president on Pumpkin Pick & Paint: 'We made it our mission to connect'
Family fun combines with an opportunity to help the hungry this Saturday, Oct. 19, at the second annual Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce free Pumpkin Pick and Paint.
Coach Sioss Gets #300
Ward Melville's varsity field hockey coach Shannon Sioss earned her 300th career win this week.
Kamala Clown Show Continues
Kamala Harris chose incorrectly not once, but twice when given the opportunity to speak or stay quiet as the campaign for Commander in Chief winds down.
South Street School students learn fire safety
immersed themselves in the study of fire safety, which culminated in with a visit from the
Which gas stations in Suffolk County had the cheapest midgrade gas during week ending Oct. 12
2 gas stations had the lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Park Fee Fiasco at Smith Point
The handling of the fees people pay at Smith Point Park in Shirley has been lax, according to the county Comptroller, who singled out cash drawers that consistently had discrepancies.
Man sentenced for manslaughter after fatal New Year's Eve shooting
Detrich Emanuel, 31, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison with an additional five years of post-release supervision. This follows his guilty plea in August 2024 to Manslaughter in the First Degree for the fatal shooting of Kristine Costantino on New Year’s Eve in 2023. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing.
Moriches Elementary celebrates student readers with awards
Moriches Elementary School recently held an event to recognize students in grades K-5 who participated in the voluntary summer reading program. The program aimed to motivate kindergarten and first-grade students to learn 40 grade-level words before the start of the school year. Meanwhile, students from second to fifth grade were encouraged to engage in various reading challenges such as reading outdoors, selecting a book adapted into a movie, and exploring non-fiction books.
Miller Place man pleads guilty in fentanyl-related death and poisoning case
Robert Mauro, a 40-year-old resident of Miller Place, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of a Patchogue woman and the fentanyl poisoning of an infant. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Mauro admitted to Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance.
Stony Brook receives $500K grant for community college transfer program
Stony Brook University has been awarded a $500,000 Innovation Driven by Evidence and Advanced Strategies (IDEAS) grant from the American Talent Initiative College Excellence Program and Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Suffolk County Community College's STEM Center honored for sustainable design
Suffolk County Community College's Renewable Energy/STEM Center has been recognized for its sustainable architecture at the 2024 Global Future Design Awards. The center, a 24,000-square-foot building, is designed to enhance natural light and sustainability. It features photovoltaic panels on the roof, insulating berms, geothermal wells, and a central demonstration garden. This facility serves as an educational hub for renewable energy systems and sustainability principles.
High school student found with handgun; investigation ongoing
This afternoon, shortly before high school dismissal, a student was brought to an administrator's office for possible vaping. During a search with a metal detecting wand, it was discovered that the student had a handgun. The weapon was confiscated and police were notified immediately.
Three NYC men charged with catalytic converter thefts in Suffolk County
Suffolk County authorities have announced the arrest and arraignment of three New York City men accused of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles in Suffolk County. The individuals, identified as Jose Deleon, 37, from Brooklyn, Oliver Morocho, 21, and Albert Espinal, 23, both from Queens, face charges including Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree.
Plaintiffs allege NYPD officers used excessive force during unlawful arrest
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed, alleging that police officers violated constitutional rights through a series of violent actions.
Healthcare provider accused of negligence following data breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a healthcare provider and its third-party vendor following a data breach that compromised the personal information of millions.
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GOP Blasts Hochul’s $260B Budget as Bloated, Unaffordable
Republican and conservative leaders sharply criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $260 billion state budget, calling it bloated, irresponsible and a major driver of New York’s affordability crisis.
Opinion: Hochul Goes for Gold in Gaslighting
The Worst Governor in America Kathy Hochul wins a gold medal in gaslighting for falsely claiming her proposed $260 billion budget “does not raise taxes.”
New York Seeks More Volunteer Firefighters Amid Decline
New York’s volunteer fire and emergency services are facing a gradual decline in personnel, prompting renewed efforts to recruit and retain volunteers across the state.