News
15th Case of Terrestrial Rabies Reported in Suffolk
Long Island News
Public Urged to Take Precautions, Vaccinate Pets The Suffolk County Department of Health Services reported that a dead raccoon found in Amityville on October 18 tested positive for rabies. The confirmation was received from the [...]
Public Schools Provide Opportunities for Every Child
Op Eds
Previously Published in The Messenger By Dr. Timothy Eagen A recent opinion column written by Steve Levy praised Long Island’s charter schools, suggesting they offer families an alternative to what he described as “failing, violent [...]
State & Regional News
NYS Has 32nd-Largest Increase in Credit Card Delinquencies
Hank Russell A recent report found that credit card delinquencies in New York State did not increase as much as it did with other states. New York State had the 32nd-largest increase in delinquencies during [...]
State & Regional News
State Expands Funding for Crime Victims, Survivors
The state has added more funding for those who have been impacted by violent crimes, such as homicide, as well as victims of financial scams. The new laws, which went into effect on November 5, [...]
Dangerous Roads
Pedestrian Killed in Selden Hit-and-Run
Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Selden. On November 5, Victoria Hutson was walking on the northbound shoulder in front of 53 Boyle Road [...]