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Assemblyman Smith Blasts Albany Budget Delay Impacting Schools
Assemblyman Doug Smith, Ranking Member of the Assembly Education Committee and a former high school math teacher, sharply criticized Albany’s failure to pass a...
Romaine Delivers 2025 State of the County Address
Cover photo: Executive Romaine delivers the 2025 State of the County Address in Riverhead on Tuesday (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Pursuant to the Suffolk County...
Tierney Secures $13M Win for Suffolk Law Enforcement in Major Comeback
Let’s be honest: it rarely happens overnight when government offices lose public trust. It’s usually the result of years of neglect, bad decisions, and...
Carpenter Delivers Islip’s 2025 State of the Town Address
Cover credit - Town of Islip
On March 1, 2015, Supervisor Angie Carpenter (R-West Islip) took the helm at Islip’s top job. Almost ten years...
Jake’s 58 Takes Proactive Stance on Problem Gambling with Self-Exclusion Program
Everything in moderation.Jake’s 58 Hotel and Casino as well as Suffolk Off-Track Betting (OTB) recently recognized such a concept, as well as the broader...
Centereach High School Presents ‘RENT’
By Lia WhartonLia Wharton is a 9th grade student at Centereach High School, as part of the Career Exploration Program, where she is shadowing...
Islip Town Clerk’s Office Breaks Records with Passport Boom
Cover photo: Clerk Vavricka takes a photo for a passport (Credit - Matt Meduri)
The Islip Town Clerk’s Office has been busier than ever, processing...
Town Extends Battery Storage Moratorium
As lithium batteries become more commonplace in appliances, devices, and modes of transport, the concern regarding their safety and disposal has outpaced the relatively...
‘Invest in Us!’ Giglio Holds Rally for Wage Increases for Aides to Disabled People
Last Friday, March 7, Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R-Baiting Hollow) held a rally attended by several hundred people at the Perry Duryea State Building in...
Women’s History Month: Highlighting Sam Faber
Cover credit - University of New Hampshire Women’s Hockey Program
The month of March is Women’s History Month, which means we honor the contributions of...
Will Recent PFAS Settlements Help Fix Suffolk’s Water Crisis?
Suffolk County residents have a new reason to be skeptical about corporate accountability. After years of contamination, legal battles, and government red tape, chemical...
Leaders and Personnel Saved Suffolk from a Major Disaster
This weekend displayed just how quickly a massive catastrophe can occur, but also how quickly it can be subdued.However, some constituents aren’t as fortunate...