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The Brookhaven landfill is a key issue in the upcoming election for Suffolk County Executive. A debate hosted by Newsday became heated when candidates responded to an investigation into the landfill’s past — and its future.
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The candidates for Suffolk County executive, Republican Ed Romaine and Democrat Dave Calone, fielded voter questions on public safety, housing affordability and the Brookhaven landfill in a televised debate hosted by Newsday.
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A report from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found cybercrime increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, ranking third in the nation for ransomware attacks and data breaches.
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The candidates for Suffolk County executive addressed voter concerns Wednesday night at a forum co-hosted by the Suffolk Association of Municipal Employees. While they appeared separately, Republican Ed Romaine and Democrat Dave Calone largely agreed on many topics.
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A third of all the money New York has earmarked for fighting climate change is supposed to go to “disadvantaged” communities. The trouble for the state is now figuring out a way to ensure the money is distributed equitably — and they’re already running into challenges.
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The Shinnecock Tribal Nation announced a new partnership with a cannabis development company as part of their plan to open a dispensary this fall on Long Island.
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Suffolk County’s former chief of police, James Burke, was arrested Tuesday at a Farmingville park on solicitation charges.
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Homes in the Hamptons account for all but one of Suffolk County’s top 15 water users. Each used close to 5 million gallons of water last year.
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Plans to expand Jake’s 58 Casino on Long Island were approved by the Islandia Village Board Tuesday night. This was the final hurdle for the $200 million project.
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced that first-time homebuyers can now get up to $30,000 towards a down payment for a single-family residence.