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Apr 17, 2024

Suffolk County Community College Receives Grant Increase for High School Equivalency Program

Suffolk County Community College is poised for significant educational advancements thanks to a substantial increase in funding from the New York State Education Department. This crucial milestone represents a major step forward in improving educational opportunities for students across the county.

Apr 17, 2024

Walking for Life: Soundview Pregnancy Services' Walk-A-Thon

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, the grounds of Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown will be transformed into a hub of support and solidarity at Soundview Pregnancy Services' Walk for Life Walk-A-Thon. This event, a beacon of hope and compassion, not only unites communities but also amplifies the importance of the vital services provided by Soundview Pregnancy Services to those facing unplanned pregnancies.

Apr 17, 2024

Suffolk Officials Fume Over MTA Tax on Community College

Described as a "black hole" for taxpayer dollars, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's drain of $430,000 in payroll taxes from Suffolk Community College has county officials fuming.

Apr 17, 2024

From Lobster Rolls to Lava Cakes: Porters Pleases Palates in Bellport!

Porters on The Lane Restaurant, situated at 19 Bellport Lane, Bellport, NY, United States, 11713, is a culinary gem that embodies the essence of fine dining.

Apr 17, 2024

Important Information for Suffolk County Seniors

There's an important seminar coming up that Suffolk County seniors need to know about.

Apr 17, 2024

Teacher Picked to Attend Prestigious Program in DC

A seventh grade physical science teacher at William Floyd Middle School has earned a prestigious education fellowship this summer in the nation's capital, one that she can bring back and help her students learn more about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning.

Apr 17, 2024

Romaine Revamps Suffolk 311 System

Residents dialing into Suffolk's 311 information center will no longer suffer lengthy wait times and dropped calls under a reorganization of the service announced by County Executive Edward Romaine.

Apr 17, 2024

Audit to Investigate Bellone Opioid Monies

When former County Executive Steve Bellone was serving as a lame duck during his last term in office, his administration was busy doling out money from Suffolk's share of the National Opioid Settlement to organizations they would go to work for after leaving the public payroll.

Apr 17, 2024

LOCAL Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Hell on Earth

Marion Blumenthal Lazan knows the hell and horrors of the Holocaust firsthand. She was a nine-year-old girl when she and her family were prisoners at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where Anne Frank and 50,000 other innocent souls lost their lives.

Apr 17, 2024

Plenty of People Packed Public Library for Panico Presentation

The Sachem Library and "Friends of the Library" program recently hosted Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico for a community forum on what's happening in the town. For more than 30 years the Friends of the Library group has played an instrumental role in supporting the library and strengthening community enrichment. The group, made up of volunteers, raises money through book sales and offers an annual $500 scholarship to graduating high school seniors who live in the Sachem School District. Their commitment to the community includes generous contributions that improved services inside and outside the library, including: Inside/Out Garden benches, construction of brick entrance walkway, an emergency defibrillator, the gallery display case on lower level, sound and projection system for Children's Services, and a Clear View on-screen magnifier for the visually impaired.

Apr 17, 2024

OTB Breaks Ground for $342 Million Casino Expansion

A who's who of Suffolk officials turned out Monday for the groundbreaking of a new casino in Islandia, a $342 million effort that will expand the operation of Jake's 58 and generate millions of dollars in revenue for local government.

Apr 17, 2024

Suffolk Opens Door for More CPS Workers

With a special grand jury recommending the hiring of more CPS workers in the wake of the Thomas Valva tragedy, Suffolk has stepped up its recruitment efforts.

Apr 17, 2024

URGENT POLICE ALERT: Phone Scammers on the Prowl

The Suffolk County Police Department has an urgent warning for you: don't fall prey to scummy scammers who are pretending to be cops to get your cash.

Apr 17, 2024

Cold Blooded Killer Pleads Guilty to Grisly Killing

Police caught him in the act four years ago setting on fire the corpse of a man he just pumped five bullets into, mercilessly shooting his victim in the head and neck.

Apr 17, 2024

JUSTICE FOR THOMAS - GOP Pols Put Pressure on Hochul to Save Kids' Lives

Two heavyweights in Suffolk government, County Executive Edward Romaine and District Attorney Raymond Tierney, have vowed to get to the bottom of how the system failed Thomas Valva, the young boy who froze to death in a garage, and make sure a tragedy like his is never repeated.

Apr 17, 2024

National Healthcare Decisions Day

While the day was started by lawyers, advanced directives need not be signed in the presence of a doctor or a lawyer. Both of these documents must be signed in the presence of two witnesses who are over the age of 18. However, they are often signed with an attorney when completing the other parts of an estate plan.

Apr 17, 2024

Reasons Why We Procrastinate

Identifying what type of procrastination you are is the beginning step in changing your behavior.  There are six types of procrastination based on the main perceived issue causing the behavior.

Apr 17, 2024

Guest Editorial: Biden is to Blame for Iran Bombing Israel

While Iran launched an attack on Israel using drones and ballistic missiles this past week, the seeds of this act of war were firmly planted by President Biden in August of 2023.

Apr 17, 2024

President Biden Belongs in a Nursing Home

If President Joe Biden were that crazy great uncle who at Thanksgiving is forced to sit at the kids table in another room because of his bizarre behavior and totally inappropriate comments he makes, relatives would have his head checked. Then they'd put him in a nursing home.

Apr 17, 2024

Coach Cal Moves Lines

That has already impacted the betting future odds for both teams and in a generation of NIL deals and the transfer portal we should all expect more movement as the season gets closer. With that said, there could still be some value picks with the early lines released.

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New Redistricting Plan Draws Political Fire

Recent moves by New York Democrats to reshape congressional districts are drawing sharp criticism from Republicans.