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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the measure known as Clean Slate this week, allowing certain criminal records to be sealed. Republican lawmakers in Suffolk County say the new law is a blow to public safety.
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Less than half of hunters in New York reported how many deer they harvested last year — even though they’re required to by law. Without that data, the state is limited in tracking the deer population.
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The budget increases spending by about 5%, and was the final proposal from outgoing Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.
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The GOP flipped the Suffolk County executive seat and strengthened its supermajority in the county Legislature.
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said Lexington Village Condominium will be connected through a new sewage pump system near the complex. Suffolk County and the Town of Islip are each contributing $700,000 to the project.
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison said new witnesses have connected accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to two more victims — Shannan Gilbert and Karen Vergata.
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Democratic candidates for the Suffolk County Legislature have seized on environmental justice issues due to the controversy surrounding Brookhaven Landfill’s vendor Covanta. Outside of the Yaphank facility, Minority Leader Jason Richberg called for Ed Romaine, county executive candidate and Brookhaven Town Supervisor, to be held accountable.
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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.