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New Eagle Scouts Honored by State Lawmakers
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo honored and recognized five new Eagle Scouts from the 1st Senate District at their Eagle Court of Honor.
Relay Teams Race To Records
Both of the teams set new school records at the New York State Championship qualifying meets. The boys' team of Terrell Collum, Isaiah Taylor, Tyri Hubbard and Matteo Higueros, set the standard first with a time of 3:26.04 seconds. With that mark they easily beat the previous mark set in 2021. Their time was more than two seconds slower and they are the new record holders.
Hochul Delivers Big Dose of Antihistamine to Stop Congestion Pricing
Congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan, scheduled to start on June 30, were abruptly halted "indefinitely" by Governor Hochul.
Stony Brook Stroke Experts Speak at Ronkonkoma Rotary
Neurologist Dr. Solomon Khamishon and Nurse Practitioner Marret Anderson from Stony Brook Medicine spoke at the Ronkonkoma Rotary Club about the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke, intervention methods and treatment protocols, and the importance of stroke prevention.
Brookhaven Clerk LaValle Makes the Rounds
Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle spoke to educational and community stakeholder groups around the town, spending time with Shaun Carlson's Patchogue-Medford High School Civics students and the Bayport Blue Point Community Civic Association meeting at Bayport Blue Point Library.
Cultures on Display in Patchogue Village
Patchogue Village came alive with music, dancing, and vibrant cultural displays as thousands gathered to celebrate the 3rd Annual Hispanic Cultural Heritage Parade. Organized by Village Trustee Lizbeth Carrillo, the event highlighted Hispanic culture and served as a showcase for the variety of businesses in the area.
New Leadership Promotions at Suffolk AME
Suffolk Association of Municipal Employees (AME) announced two appointments to senior positions within the union.
No MAY-be ... Schwindel Owns The Month
The first baseman led all qualified Atlantic League players during the month of May with a .386 batting average. Schwindel amassed 32 hits in just 83 at bats, and his 1.139 OPS ranked second in the league. He has carried the Ducks offense early on leading the team in May in home runs, RBIs, runs, walks, on base percentage and slugging percentage.
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.
Let's Cash Those Celtics Tickets
The Boston Celtics are supposed to be here. They were the preseason conference favorites and didn't disappoint. Boston upped their game once they hit the postseason with a 12-2 playoff record after dominating the regular slate of games. Boston won 64 games with the league's top ranked offense, scoring 123 points per game, and the #3 overall defense, holding teams to just over 111 points per game. They also don't seem to care about the venue because they have an 8 game road winning streak going for them as well.
Suffolk Baseball Reigns Supreme
The Kings Park Kingsmen were the first team to punch their ticket as Long Island champs when they defeated Clarke 3-2 this weekend. The Kingsmen won in dramatic fashion as a 9th inning walk off balk was called to hand them the title.
The Panthers Claw To A Long Island Championship
The Miller Place softball team continues to win and now they are headed to the state tournament. The Panthers won their first Suffolk County title since 2021 last week and now will play for the state title. After defeating Islip 4-1 and winning the Suffolk County Class A championship they continued their winning ways with a 7-4 victory over Seaford to capture the Long Island Championship.
Biden Issues Executive Order Putting Trump Border Rule Back in Place
Biden issued a new Executive Order limiting some illegal immigrants from crossing the southern border and being released into the country.
Weeks is a National Champion
The #2 seeded Eagles came back from a 6-0 deficit and went on to defeat the reigning champion Wildcats, who were ranked #1 in the nation. The 14-13 final gave the Eagles the NCAA Division 1 championship and their second national championship in seven straight trips to the title game.This was revenge for BC as Northwestern beat them badly last season 18-6 in the title game.
Suffolk Mental Health Videos
"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."
NYS Senate passes 'Honor and Remember Flag' Legislation
The NY Senate passed legislation making the "Honor and Remember Flag" the official flag for recognizing and honoring armed service members in New York.
Illegal immigrant from Venezuela shoots two cops in Queens
A 19-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela, Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata, was arrested for shooting two police officers during a pursuit.
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..
Sachem Softball Sets Their Sights On State Title
Sachem East softball made history this week as they captured their first ever Long Island Championship. Sachem East defeated Oceanside in a big time pitchers dual 2-0 to secure the title. Once again Sachem relied heavily on their superstar pitcher Olivia DeRose, and she did not disappoint. DeRose allowed just five hits to go along with her eight strikeouts in the shutout. DeRose has now pitched back to back to back shutouts en route to a Suffolk County championship and now the Long Island crown. She has not allowed a run in the past three games and her win total is at an outstanding 18 for the season.
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Nine Alleged Lowndes Block Gang Members Indicted in Suffolk
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced a 53-count indictment charging nine alleged members and associates of the Lowndes Block Gang
Suffolk to Launch Modernized Park Reservation System
Suffolk County is preparing to roll out a modernized park reservation and point-of-sale system designed to make it easier for residents to access camping, recreation permits and other park services, County Executive Ed Romaine announced.
Plaintiffs Accuse Medical Equipment Providers of Insurance Fraud Scheme
In a recent court filing by GEICO against several medical equipment providers including Altermedic Products Inc., accusations have surfaced regarding an elaborate insurance fraud scheme involving over $631,000 in false claims for unnecessary...