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Debt Report Foresees Challenges for MTA

By Hank Russell The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has made substantial progress funding its capital programs and has tried to limit the strain on its operating budget from debt service costs, but potential federal actions […]

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Debate Continues on Cannabis Opt-In

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri Since 2021, New York State has been gradually rolling out the legalization of recreational marijuana. Municipalities were given the choice whether to sign onto the program (opt-in), […]

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Flag Bill Signed into Law

A bill sponsored by Legislator Chad Lennon (C-Rocky Point), Major USMC Reserves, was signed into law by County Executive Ed Romaine on June 25 to have Suffolk County officially recognize the Veteran Suicide Awareness & […]

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LaLota, Vets Push for Expanding Care at VA

U.S. Representative Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) joined local elected officials and Vietnam veterans in calling on the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) to expand VA care and support for Vietnam Veterans suffering from bile duct cancer […]

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Nine Ducklings Rescued in Gilgo Beach

Suffolk County Marine Bureau officers rescued nine baby ducklings from a storm drain in Gilgo Beach. On June 23, 8:10 p.m., Officers John Rodriguez and Robert Mroczkowski were on beach patrol at Gilgo Beach when […]

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Tree Trimmer Dies from Fall

A man has died from a fall while trimming tree branches in Muttontown. According to detectives, a 32-year-old male was working as a tree trimmer on Woodstock Court. While trimming a tree approximately 30 feet […]