Assemblyman Smith’s Record Toy Drive Brings Holiday Hope
In a powerful demonstration of compassion and community spirit, Assemblyman Doug Smith’s 14th Annual Holiday Toy Drive has set a new record, collecting over $10,000 worth of toys for families affected by domestic violence,...
Heuermann Charged with Murder of 7th Gilgo Victim
Cover photo: D.A. Tierney announces developments in the Gilgo Beach case in Riverhead on Tuesday morning (Credit - Matt Meduri)
The famous cold case that rocked the nation decades ago continues to develop.Defendant Rex Heuermann...
‘Home for the Holidays’ North Bellport Family Moves Into LIHP House
Cover photo: Nancy Ormeo cuts the ribbon on her new home (Credit - Matt Meduri)
The Christmas season is one of joy and hope, among many other ideals, but the New Year season is also...
LaLota Appointed to House Appropriations Committee First NY Republican Since 2009
Cover credit - Matt Meduri
Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Amityville) has been appointed to the powerful House Appropriations Committee for the 119th Congress, marking a significant achievement for both LaLota and New York Republicans. He is...
Brookhaven Fire Marshal Demonstrates Dramatic Christmas Tree Fire Hazards
Editor’s Note: Although this demonstration was conducted by the Town of Brookhaven, we feel it is pertinent enough to readers in Smithtown and Islip as well. Suffolk County held their own holiday fire demonstration...
Gina Ireland Interiors Opens in St. James
Cover photo: Gina Ireland joined by local elected officials to cut the ribbon at Gina Ireland Interiors (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Downtown St. James welcomed a new business on Wednesday afternoon.Gina Ireland Interiors held its...
A Big Year for the U.S., an Even Bigger Year for Suffolk
If there could only be one year for the history books, 2024 would certainly make that cut.We’re sure that many have been fatigued, or perhaps downright exhausted by the events of this year. From...
The Necessary Standard for American Education: The Certification of the Electoral College
This week, we’re pausing our in-depth autopsy of the 2024 election results to discuss a timely topic: the certification of the Electoral College.Despite the population voting for president in November, they’re not voting directly...
National, State and Local Temperature Checks
National
Senate Democrats have submitted a bill to abolish the Electoral College.The move comes just as the states and the District of Columbia certified their votes and the respective slates of electors all voted as...
Letters to the Editor: Week of 12/19/2024
A Proposal for Tax Relief for Seniors
I’ve lived in Nesconset for over fifty years. Both the Town and I have grown and prospered. Being a retired couple, even though childless, we have to watch...
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