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State Opens Truck Inspection Station on LIE
The state Transportation Department officially opened a new commercial carrier vehicle roadside inspection station on Thursday. The new site is set on a former parking lot on the westbound side of the Long Island Expressway between Exits 53 and 51 in Dix Hills. The facility Read More ...
Where Is Rex Heuermann Now? All About the Suspected Long Island Serial Killer, Accused of Murdering at Least 4 Women (Exclusive)
Rex Heuermann "doesn't congregate" with other prisoners "because of the crimes he's accused of," Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon Jr. tells PEOPLE
Smithtown Department of Public Safety honors outstanding officers and promotes peace officers
On May 15, the Town of Smithtown Department of Public Safety and Town Officials honored department members during the annual ceremony, which is held during National Police Week every year. Awards were presented to nine Public Safety officers for exceptional dedication and commitment to the job. The ceremony was led by Chief Tom Lohmann, Director of Public Safety with support from Deputy Director, Catherine Caillat and division leaders.
Islip School Board Elections: Ballot Previews
On Tuesday, May 21, school district residents across the County will have the opportunity to elect school board members and pass budgets and other ballot propositions for their respective districts. All eleven of Islip’s school districts will host elections on Tuesday. Check with your district clerk to determine which school...
Rough weather this AM & better Friday
A stormy day ahead with gusty winds, isolated flooding & a few spotty power outages as a storm stalls near Long Island. This storm will drift away from Connecticut tonight with some drying and clearing Friday & through the weekend. Early this morning: Tough to hold the umbrella! Periods of heavy rain & windy. Isolated […]
LI man gets over 7 years for $1M Ponzi scheme
A former investment broker was sentenced today to seven and a half years in prison for running a $1,000,000 Ponzi scheme that targeted friends and acquaintances, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced Thursday.
With hurricane season coming, be prepared
The looming possibility of natural disasters — such as hurricanes and other severe storms — poses a significant, and ongoing, threat to Long Island, and particularly for those living in more vulnerable coastal communities, like Long Beach and Freeport, which are most susceptible to damage caused by high winds and surging floodwaters.
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