Long Island News

Governor Kathy Hochul, joined by local law enforcement and elected officials, including County Executive Ed Romaine, visited the Suffolk County Police Academy in Brentwood on July 23 to announce that approximately $2.7 million in funding […]

By CaraLynn Caulfield The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office swore in 12-year-old Wyatt Houppert of Hauppauge as an Honorary Sheriff on July 22, just weeks before he undergoes a life-saving kidney transplant. Houppert, who is battling […]

Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich has announced that a glass recycling site in the Stony Brook/Setauket area has been relocated. In partnership with the Three Village Central School District, glass recycling is now available to […]

By Hank Russell A local congressperson is supporting a bill that would allow homeowners to finance the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that can be rented out. The legislation has been introduced and is […]

By Hank Russell U.S. Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) cosponsored a piece of legislation that he said would protect Long Island’s estuaries and waterways from pollution. The Estuaries Saving Through Efficient and Responsible Appropriations for […]

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating an incident during which a man died after being pulled unresponsive from a residential swimming pool yesterday in Medford.  On July 19, Sleigan Laroc, 25, of Queens […]

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina presided over recruit class 24-193 during their graduation ceremony in Hauppauge on July 18. As part of their training, the recruits completed 31 weeks of academy training with more […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Raheem Soto After months of debate, the Islip Town Board voted on Tuesday to table a proposal that would have allowed retail cannabis dispensaries in town, maintaining its 2021 […]

By Hank Russell Cleanup is still ongoing at the Mill River on East Rockaway after approximately 1,000 gallons of oil leaked into the river from an underwater transmission cable. The cable has since been repaired. […]

Overtime Hours Increase for Eighth Year in a Row By Hank Russell New York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of overtime hours increased […]