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[ April 9, 2026 ] CBS Gets Mixed Grades after Weiss Seeks Fairer Broadcasts Op Eds
[ April 9, 2026 ] College Showcases Cybersecurity Program with Cyber Range Demonstration Education
[ April 9, 2026 ] Town Accepting Input on Comprehensive Land Use Plan Uncategorized
[ April 8, 2026 ] Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends with Two in Custody Dangerous Roads
[ April 8, 2026 ] Heuermann Pleads Guilty to Seven Murders, Admits to Eighth Killing Crime

Bill Would Provide Fuel Tax Exemptions for Commercial Fishermen

April 7, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A bill was recently introduced into the state Assembly that would provide immediate relief to commercial fishermen at the fuel pump by providing fuel tax exemptions for operators of commercial fishing vessels. This legislation, introduced […]

Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive Takes Place on May 9

April 6, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

For one day, Long Islanders are being asked to come together to support neighbors in need as the annual food drive takes place right in front of residents’ homes. Island Harvest Food Bank and the […]

SLA Check Yields Five Arrests for Narcotics

April 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County police arrested a restaurant owner, an employee and patrons, including five on narcotics-related charges, following a compliance check at a Brentwood business early this morning. Following an investigation by the Third Precinct Investigative […]

Town Strikes Tentative Deal with Verizon

April 4, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The Town of Brookhaven announced on Thursday that they are in the process of striking a deal with Verizon to bring long-awaited service to New York State’s […]

Coram Man Indicted for Allegedly Shooting Man over $25 Drug Debt

April 4, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Coram man has been indicted for allegedly shooting a man outside the victim’s apartment after a dispute over approximately $25 in debt allegedly owed by the victim’s stepson for a marijuana purchase. On March […]

Will Zeldin Become the Next Attorney General?

April 3, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Following the ouster of Pam Bondi as attorney general, news reports have circulated that former Long Island congressman and current Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin may become her replacement. According to […]

East Hampton Town Employees Indicted in Bribery Scheme

April 3, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell Two employees with the Town of East Hampton have been indicted for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for providing building permits and related documents while employed at the town’s Building Department. In […]

DA: Selden Man Had Enough Fentanyl to ‘Kill Millions’ of People

April 3, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A Selden man was indicted for allegedly possessing approximately seven kilograms of controlled substances, including fentanyl, cocaine, ketamine, and MDMA. According to Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said there was enough […]

Consumer Sentiment Statewide Drops to Lowest Level in 4 Years

April 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell A poll released this morning shows that overall consumer sentiment in New York State has dropped to its lowest level in four years, with more people concerned about how they will pay […]

Venezuelan National Indicted for Allegedly Stabbing Acquaintance

April 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

A Venezuelan national was indicted for allegedly stabbing an acquaintance at Gilgo Beach, causing multiple wounds to the victim. On February 28, 2026, Ruben Guanipa Ramirez allegedly picked up the victim from his home in […]