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A bid by minor political parties to make it easier to get a ballot line in New York fell flat as the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear their challenge of the new laws that restricted them. Read More.

You will not see this brutal side of the consequences of the ‘open border’ and illegal immigration in much of the mainstream media. Read More.

Tuesday saw an extraordinary shift in congressional dynamics as Kevin McCarthy was removed from his influential role as Speaker. This unexpected development occurred due to a combination of ardent conservatives, spearheaded by Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, who galvanized some Republicans and a unanimous bloc of Democrats to endorse a "motion to vacate." Key Republicans in this movement included Reps. Andy Biggs, Ken Buck, Tim Burchett, Eli Crane, Bob Good, Nancy Mace, and Matt Rosendale. Read More.

For the first time since undergoing some serious renovations to the Bob Pratt Memorial Field, the Smithtown West Bulls Football Team made their highly anticipated home opener Wednesday night against Long Island Powerhouse Sayville High School. Read More.

The new look Patchogue Medford Raiders are going to experience some growing pains as a relatively young football team and a new head coach in Thomas Piccirillo will take some time to mesh. Wednesday afternoon at Bay Shore High School was a positive step for the Raiders as they looked much better this week despite losing to the Marauders by a score of 20-16. Read More.

After an undefeated regular season last fall, William Floyd looked like they were well onto their way to winning the County Championship once again with no issue. That was until they lost a heartbreaker to a very solid Ward Melville Patriots squad last postseason who thwarted their hopes at a perfect season. Wednesday night at William Floyd was about vengeance and it appeared that the Colonials football team was ready for war this time around as they would make a statement to the rest of the league that they are for real as they knocked off the Patriots in a thrilling 31-21 victory. Read More.

Following Mayor Eric Adams' recent comments, New York City's retraction of its legal complaints against Suffolk County and the Town of Riverhead has ignited debates concerning the future of his sanctuary city approach. Mayor Adams openly stated at a Town Hall gathering, "Never in my life have I had a problem that I didn't see an ending to. This issue will destroy New York." Read More.

Facing millions in new spending, Center Moriches voters last week said no for the third time to a $17 million plan to build a new emergency services facility at the Main Street firehouse. The vote came as residents learned of a $48.1 million plan proposed for a vote by the school board on October 24. Read More.

Suffolk County Clerk Vincent Puleo recently announced the launch of the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office on-line property kiosk. The new property kiosk allows homeowners the visibility to see records recorded against their property, including deeds, mortgages, liens and Uniform Commercial Code filings. Read More.

Brookhaven voters heads were spinning from news that former town supervisor candidate Margot Garant has been nominated to run for a Supreme Court judgeship in Central New York in order to get off the ballot and clear the way for Lillian Clayman, the former mayor of Hamden, Ct., to challenge Councilman Dan Panico for the town’s top spot in November. Read More.

Residents turned out Sunday in “remembrance, respect, and gratitude” with the Gold Star Mothers who lost children in service to the nation. The Seventh Annual ceremony was held at Bartlett Pond Park in Middle Island, which features a stunning array of monuments to those lost in every American conflict from the Revolutionary War to the present. Read More.

As election day looms, roughly 50,010 registered voters in Suffolk County's 6th Legislative District are preparing to choose a new representative to fill the seat left vacant by outgoing Legislator Sarah Anker. A six-term incumbent, Anker has reached her term limit, spurring an open contest in this northeastern part of the Town of Brookhaven. This district encompasses 50 voting precincts, communities like Coram, Middle Island, and Miller Place, and several hamlets like Ridge and Rocky Point. Read More.

With election season in full swing, the 5th Suffolk County Legislative District is shaping up to be a battleground for critical issues affecting over 52,000 registered voters. Read More.

Changes are on tap for the leadership of Brookhaven Town as Councilman Daniel Panico vies for town supervisor in a race against former Camden, Ct. Mayor Lillian Clayman. Serving as Deputy to Supervisor Edward Romaine, Panico looks to step into the top seat as Romaine goes for County Executive. Read More.

Appearing at a press conference with the family of a Suffolk woman killed by illicit drugs laced with Fentanyl and Tranq, District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced the arrest of the dealers who sold her the lethal drugs in a major takedown of 30 defendants following three long-term narcotics trafficking and gang investigations. The bust netted over two kilos of cocaine, a kilo of Fentanyl, illegal Firearms, and a high-capacity ammunition feeding device. Read More.