Op Eds
What Exactly Does Bruce Blakeman Do?
By Seth I. Koslow As I fight tooth and nail for every dollar, every program, every piece of support for my constituents, I can’t help but ask the question that’s on a lot of people’s […]
Month: April 2025
Long Island News
Elmont Water Tower Repairs Near Completion
By Hank Russell Upgrades to the Elmont water tower are expected to be completed within a couple of weeks, says Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages (D-Valley Stream). The contractor, NUCO, has already replaced the torn […]
State & Regional News
Pols, Others Remember Pope Francis
By Hank Russell Local elected officials and those within the Catholic community expressed sadness upon learning of the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. […]
Crime
Pair on Bicycle Rob Another Man in New Cassel
Nassau County police from the Third Squad are asking for the public’s help in finding two men who allegedly robbed another person in New Cassel. On April 21 at 6:26 a.m., a 30-year-old male was […]
Letters to the Editor
State Budget Is Late — So What Else Is New?
To the Editor: So what else is new?? (“It’s Been 17 Days — Still No Relief For New Yorkers,” April 18, 2025). The New York government is late with the budget. What would be news […]
Crime
Woman Wanted for Allegedly Stealing Merchandise from Centereach Store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the woman who allegedly stole items from a store in Centereach earlier […]
Crime
Items Stolen from Smithtown Convenience Store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Investigative Unit officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the man who allegedly stole items from a Smithtown store earlier this […]
Dangerous Roads
Car Crashes into Wantagh Home
A car crashed into a home in Wantagh after the driver lost control of the vehicle. On April 20 at 5:40 p.m., Nassau County officers from the First Precinct responded to a Douglas Avenue residence […]
Dangerous Roads
Hit-and-Run Leaves Homeless Man Hospitalized
Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a homeless man in Port Jefferson Station. Carl Vario was crossing the roadway from west to east in front of 315 […]
Long Island News
Fire Burns down South Farmingdale House
Nassau County police are still trying to determine what caused a fire at a South Farmingdale residence. On April 20 at 2:45 p.m., officers responded to a residential fire on Crestwood Boulevard. Upon arrival, they […]