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[ February 25, 2026 ] Town Announces Paid Internship Opportunities for College Students Education

Local Officials Sound off on Maduro’s Arrest

January 6, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

By Hank Russell The recent arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro became a political flashpoint among local elected officials. Some believed this was necessary to prevent deadly drugs from entering the country, while others believed […]

Hochul Touts Congestion Pricing Success

January 6, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Program Raised $468 Million in 2025 As Tolls, Fares Rise Again Blakeman Calls for MTA Control Board By Hank Russell A day before Governor Kathy Hochul called congestion pricing a success, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority […]

Students Recognized in National Cyber League Competition

January 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Students and faculty from Suffolk County Community College’s Cybersecurity program were nationally recognized for their performance in the National Cyber League (NCL) Fall 2025 competition season. The National Cyber League is a learning-centered competition that […]

Trio Arrested for Gun Possession during Traffic Stop

January 5, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Three people — including a 17-year-old — have been arrested for allegedly possessing a firearm during a traffic stop in Roosevelt. On January 3 at 4:30 a.m., Nassau County police officers observed a gray 2014 […]

NYS Health Care Laws Now In Effect

January 2, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

New health care laws in New York State went into effect on January 1. Under the new laws,h ealth insurers will be required to cover medically necessary EpiPens and cap out-of-pocket costs at $100 per […]

Two Employees Arrested for Allegedly Selling Illegal Fireworks

January 1, 2026 Hank Russell Comments Off

Suffolk County Police arrested two employees for selling fireworks at a Brentwood business. In response to social media posts associated with Billiards Jesse John Bilar account, Suffolk County Third Precinct Investigative Unit officers conducted an […]