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News from June 2024

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Suffolk County in week ending June 8?

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Bill establishing LIPA reserve fund passes both houses

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 11, 2024

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) and Senator Mario R. Mattera (R,C) have announced that Assembly/Senate Bill A.6310-A/S.7105, which they jointly sponsored, has passed in both houses. This bill establishes a power plant tax assessment challenge reserve fund to prevent increases in the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District’s real property tax levy or tax rate. The need for this reserve fund arose from revenue decreases over the years for the school district.

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Suffolk County: 6,078 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of May

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 10, 2024

There were 6,078 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Suffolk County as of May, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Suffolk County in week ending June 8?

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 10, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Home prices in Suffolk County during May 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 9, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Suffolk County rose by $56,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 61.4%.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Suffolk County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 8

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Suffolk Reporter area weekly mass times

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

The following parishes in the Suffolk Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Legislation passes to rename bridge honoring fallen NYPD detective

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio and Senator Anthony Palumbo have announced the passage of legislation to rename the Halsey Manor Road overpass at the Long Island Expressway as the “NYPD Detective Brian P. Simonsen Memorial Bridge.” This dedication honors Detective Brian P. Simonsen, a 19-year NYPD veteran and Riverhead native who died in February 2019 while apprehending a perpetrator involved in an armed robbery.

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Assemblymember K. Brown outlines legislative efforts for safer, smarter New York

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

Throughout the Legislative Session this year, Assemblymember K. Brown emphasized efforts to enhance safety, education, and environmental standards in New York State. "I worked tirelessly to help make New York State safer, smarter and cleaner for all Long Islanders and New Yorkers," Brown stated.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Suffolk County in week ending June 1?

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Montaukett recognition bill passes New York legislature

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) and Assemblyman Fred Thiele (D-Sag Harbor) announced that their bipartisan legislation (S.8550/A.9124) to grant state recognition to the Montaukett Nation has passed both chambers of the State Legislature in the 2024 Legislative Session.

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Bipartisan bill introduced for advanced drug detection technologies

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Reps. Nick LaLota (NY-01) and Lou Correa (CA-46), members of the Homeland Security Committee, introduced the bipartisan Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of (DETECT) Fentanyl and Xylazine Act. This legislation would authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct research and development, testing, and evaluation on equipment that would help law enforcement better detect fentanyl and other drugs.

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Flood recognizes local valedictorians and salutatorians

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

Assemblyman Ed Flood (R,C-Port Jefferson) attended an event alongside Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk), Sen. Dean Murray (R,C-Patchogue), Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead), and Assemblyman Fred Thiele (D-Sag Harbor) to recognize the valedictorians and salutatorians throughout Suffolk County. This event was first started by Sen. LaValle, and for over 20 years the valedictorians and salutatorians have been honored with a New York state resolution from both the Senate and the Assembly.

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LaLota supports bill funding veteran benefits and addressing Calverton PFAS contamination

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a Navy Veteran, announced his support for the recently passed Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill. The legislation includes provisions authored by LaLota aimed at supporting the Long Island State Veterans Home, addressing PFAS contamination at the former Grumman site in Calverton, confronting mental health challenges, and tackling toxic exposure.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 1

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Suffolk County in week ending June 1?

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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DeStefano advocates for stricter oversight of New York State parole board

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) supported Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, and fellow members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences at a press conference today in West Capitol Park. They continued to call for stronger oversight of the state parole board.

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New York lawmakers call for stricter measures on parole for convicted cop killers

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

Since 2017, the state parole board has released 41 individuals convicted of killing police officers in New York. With another parole hearing for a criminal who killed an NYPD officer scheduled later this month, New York State Assembly and Senate members convened on June 4 to advocate for stricter measures by the state parole board concerning the release of cop killers. Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead) voiced her support for these calls.

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LaLota secures $40 million for EPA's Long Island sound program

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

HAUPPAUGE, NY - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Long Island Sound Caucus, announced today that he has secured $40 million for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Long Island Sound geographic program.

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Assemblyman calls for stronger oversight after parole board releases cop killers

By Suffolk Reporter | Jun 4, 2024

Assemblyman Keith P. Brown (R,C-Northport) joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt (R,C-North Tonawanda), other members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences, and law enforcement representatives to advocate for stronger oversight of the state parole board. Since 2017, the parole board has released 41 individuals convicted of killing police officers. Another such individual, Mitchell Martin, who killed NYPD Officer James Whittington in 1982 and was sentenced to life imprisonment, is scheduled for a parole hearing on...