Suffolk County has serious waste issues, and taxpayers just invested $3.8 million to address them.
Big Changes Ahead for Suffolk County’s Sewer Systems In Suffolk County, around 70% of homes and businesses still depend on cesspools for waste disposal. However, officials are gearing up to replace millions of these with connections to local sewer systems. County executive Ed Romain has announced an ambitious $3.8 million initiative set to begin this […]
Owning pets is now illegal for animal abusers in Suffolk County
A new law in Suffolk County imposes prison time and fines on animal abusers who own pets. This legislation, recently approved, classifies pet ownership by those with convictions as a Class A misdemeanor. “This bill protects animals, so I’m signing it,” Suffolk County’s Ed Romain stated during a news conference at the H. Lee Dennison […]
The 10 most irresponsible fathers in Suffolk County and what the sheriff hopes for this Mother’s Day
Suffolk County has unveiled a list of ten fathers who have been avoiding their financial responsibilities towards their children and the mothers of those children. One of the individuals featured on this “wall of shame” owes nearly $1.5 million to the mother of his child. “We’re talking about significant amounts of money that could have […]
Suffolk County may have to pay back $91M in shady red-light camera fees — leading to massive budget deficit
Suffolk County may need to pay $91 million for the shady fees collected from the controversial red light camera program. This is a cost that can cause budget mayhem. Long Island County is already facing a potential battle over spending plans, with budget review offices projecting a $552 million deficit by 2028. Suffolk ended the […]
Suffolk police watchdog reports nearly 400 misconduct cases — but has no clue who got punished
Suffolk officers received nearly 400 fraudulent complaints between March 2023 and May 2024, but the county police watchdog said they don't know exactly how many officers were disciplined. The findings of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission praised SCPD leadership for being generally cooperative, but argue that the committee is still arm-length when it comes […]
Emma Gervasi’s dad to sue Suffolk County after hospital sex abuse: report
Sex Traffic Long Island Teen Emarae Gervasi's father is planning to su Suffolk County to allege sexually abused at a state hospital after television rescue, the new report says. Seen here in her 2022 birthday post, Emmarae Gervasi went missing for a month before being rescued by her father Frank Gervasi from a boat on […]
Suffolk County bill would set aside affordable housing for volunteer firefighters, EMS
Suffolk County Councillors are pushing for the laws needed by new affordable housing developers to secure apartments for volunteer firefighters and EMS. Democrat Rebecca Sanin proposed a bill earlier this month to apply to builders who receive subsidies from the county's Labor and Housing Fund, working to stop registered volunteers from being priced from Suffolk. […]
Suffolk County police help deliver baby girl after woman goes into labor on side of the highway
Suffolk County officers helped a pregnant mother give birth to a baby girl Monday after giving birth on the side of the highway and in the middle of a storm. Three new officers answered a 911 call, according to a press release from the Suffolk County Police Department. Police officers Joseph Lacey, Jonathan Verity and […]
DNA, fingerprint evidence leads to arrest in cold case killing of 88-year-old Suffolk County widow
With tenacious retired detectives and advances in photo-recognition technology, Suffolk County police officers helped them get arrested 21 years ago for the brutal cold case murder of their beloved 88-year-old widow, prosecutors announced Friday. . Raul Ayala, 51, was charged with the murder of then-Edna Schubert, according to Suffolk County District Attorney. “The face is […]
Suffolk County cop airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in LIE crash
A Suffolk County police officer was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries after his patrol car crashed Sunday night on the Long Island Expressway, police said. According to Suffolk County Police, the crash occurred near Exit 55 in Brentwood around 6:10 p.m. A Suffolk County police officer was airlifted to the hospital with serious […]