Politics
When Will the State Budget Pass?
By Hank Russell April 1 has arrived and, once again, the state budget has not passed on time and some GOP members of the Assembly are furious. Rather than pass the budget — which could […]
News
Education
Ward Melville Wins Suffolk County Regional High School Mock Trial Competition
Advances to State Finals in May Ward Meville High School was the winner of the 2026 Suffolk County Regional High School Mock Trial Competition, which took place at the New York State Supreme Court in […]
Crime
Unlicensed Contractor, Company Indicted for Forgery
A Huntington man and his corporation were indicted for allegedly presenting a forged Town of Islip building permit to a customer in 2021. In May 2021, Robert Cortese allegedly entered into a contract with a […]
Crime
Uniondale Woman Sentenced for Bank Loan Fraud
A Uniondale woman was sentenced to up to eight years in prison for a scheme to fraudulently obtain a $75,000 bank loan. Between June 29, 2021, and January 18, 2022, Janelle DeFreitas planned and executed […]
Crime
St. James Man Indicted for Allegedly Selling Illegal Weapons to Undercover Cop
A St. James man was indicted for allegedly selling multiple untraceable guns to undercover officers of the Suffolk County Police Department and possessing illegal firearms, including assault weapons and firearms with 3-D printed parts. Between […]
Education
Local College Earns Military Friendly® School Designation
Suffolk County Community College has been named a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School earning a silver designation from militaryfriendly.com. The award follows a comprehensive evaluation of the college’s services using both public data and responses to […]
Politics
Blakeman: DMV is ‘Failing’ on Commercial Driver’s License Enforcement
By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman held a press conference over the weekend in Pembroke calling for the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to stop issuing commercial driver’s […]
Politics
Blakeman Closes Gap against Hochul
By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul is still leading her opponent, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, but her lead is not as strong as it used to be, according to a new poll. The Siena […]
Crime
Trio from Guatemala Each Sentenced for Farmingdale Killing
Illegal Immigrants Kidnapped Victim in Broad Daylight Three Guatemalan nationals who were in the country illegally were each sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, for their […]
Crime
Farmingville Man Faces up to 25 Years for Sex Trafficking
By Hank Russell A Farmingville man was found guilty of using physical violence, deception, and narcotics to induce a woman to engage in sexual acts with others for profit. He faces up to 25 years […]