Long Island News

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri On March 1, 2015, Supervisor Angie Carpenter (R-West Islip) took the helm at Islip’s top job. Almost ten years to the day, she delivered the 2025 State […]

In recognition of April being Autism Awareness Month, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office has launched a program to improve how law enforcement officers interact with drivers on the autism spectrum.  The Blue Envelope Program was […]

Proceeds from the Event Will Benefit Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s Scholarship Fund, Beautification Projects, Networking Meeting The Merrick Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 28th Annual Kids Fest at the Merrick Train Station, from Friday […]

By Hank Russell The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Bruce Boyd, who died on April 4, following an encounter with members of the […]

By Hank Russell Carrie Meek Gallagher, the Long Island Regional Director of the Public Service Commission, was the guest speaker at the LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) meeting that was held on April 4 […]

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating an incident in which a man armed with a knife was shot by officers, and later died. Third Precinct officers responded to 303 Wurz St. in Brentwood […]

By Lindsay Press and Hank Russell  A Nassau County police officer was cleared in the shooting death of a Massapequa man who was armed with three weapons. New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of […]

By Lindsay Press Construction has begun for the new Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Yaphank. The new location for the station will be moved closer to William Floyd Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, […]

Commissioners Speak to Long Island Association on Crime, Discovery, Bail Reform By Hank Russell The Long Island Association hosted a special event in Melville on April 2 with Long Island’s two top cops to discuss […]

The inaugural Suffolk County Southern Pine Beetle Symposium will take place on Wednesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at Suffolk County Community College’s Eastern campus, located at 121 Speonk-Riverhead Road in Riverhead. The […]