Steve Bellone

Suffolk County Police has installed 70 license plate readers on street poles and other locations throughout its third precinct to help investigate crimes in the area.

The Suffolk County Legislature has again voted to repeal its public campaign finance program. Two-thirds of lawmakers overturned a veto by County Executive Steve Bellone last week.

Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone announced the first round of grant funding available after suing opioid manufacturers and distributors.

As cases continue to rise, 2,800 more doses of the monkeypox vaccine are headed to Long Island.

Suffolk is the largest county in the state outside of New York City to have a campaign finance program. It is poised to allow candidates for county executive, comptroller and legislator in 2023 to access public dollars to run for office.

Smith Point County Beach temporarily closed for swimming Wednesday morning after a surfer was bit by a shark.

The president of a Long Island police mentor program has filed a $60-million lawsuit against Suffolk County, alleging she was the target of excessive force and racial discrimination.

Projects include upgrading wastewater and sewer systems, reducing water pollution and protecting drinking water from contaminants.

In the wake of recent mass shootings, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone marked National Gun Violence Awareness Day by announcing new active shooter training for local schools, houses of worship and big box stores.

Federal income taxes were do Monday. Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone called on the IRS to provide tax relief for residents who participated in the county’s septic improvement program.