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Suffolk Reporter area weekly mass times

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

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

Harry Wessels, former Sayville High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 22 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 5 seed.

Sydney Taylor, former St. Anthony's High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 22 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

The Louisville Cardinals lost 71-69.

Census Bureau: 78.8% of people in Suffolk County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

Of the 1,522,998 citizens living in Suffolk County in 2021, 78.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,200,757 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

LaLota Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Fund Military, Support Allies, and Avert Shutdown

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

Rep. Nick LaLota of Suffolk County recently participated in a bipartisan coalition effort aimed at funding the military, supporting allies, and preventing a government shutdown. LaLota emphasized the importance of compromise in the current political climate, stating, “While no compromise, including this bill, is perfect, the agreement will boost our military, pay our troops, support our allies, and avert a harmful and useless government shutdown.”As a Navy Veteran, LaLota underscored the significance of national security, highlighting the bill's provisions to ensure the...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on e85 gas in cities in Suffolk County in week ending Mar. 16?

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

The lowest price of e85 gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Garbarino Votes For The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino voted in favor of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides funding for the remaining six of twelve appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024. Rep. Garbarino released a statement following his vote, emphasizing the importance of the bill in addressing national security concerns.In his statement, Congressman Garbarino highlighted the significance of the legislation in enhancing national defense and border security while also reducing non-defense spending. He expressed satisfaction that the bill includes...

Brent Bland, former Half Hollow Hills High School West standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

The game took place in Charlotte, North Carolina.

LaLota Votes to Modernize Passport Process, Prevent Backlog

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has voted in favor of the bipartisan Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act, a bill he cosponsored, aimed at modernizing the passport process and preventing backlogs. LaLota emphasized his commitment to addressing passport issues and delays, stating, "Since taking office, addressing passport issues and delays has been a primary focus for my casework team in our Hauppauge office. We've dedicated ourselves to relieving Long Islanders of unnecessary burdens caused by federal bureaucracy."The bill, H.R. 6610,...

Senator Mattera Joins Senate Republican Colleagues And Business And Labor Leaders To Protect Energy Choices

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 20, 2024

Senator Mario R. Mattera, along with other Senate Republican colleagues and business and labor leaders, held a press conference in Albany to voice their concerns about New York's climate policies and the proposed New York Heat Act. Senator Mattera expressed his opposition to the costly mandate, stating, "There needs to be a realistic plan not an ideological ban that will cost New York ratepayers trillions and result in real job losses for our hardworking men and women of labor."Senator Tom O’Mara criticized the NY Heat Act, calling it a "disaster on the horizon for the...

LaLota and Levin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Voters

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) and Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) have joined forces to introduce the bipartisan Uncheck the Box Act, aimed at protecting voters from deceptive practices in political campaign contributions. LaLota, a former Elections Commissioner for Suffolk County, emphasized the importance of integrity and transparency in the political system, stating, "Pre-checking the box for recurring contributions is deceptive and unethical and it undermines democratic principles."Highlighting the need for Americans to freely choose their...

Assemblymember Brown Advocates for Increased Funding for New York’s Environment, Agriculture, and Housing

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 19, 2024

Assemblymember Brown recently attended a Joint Budget Conference Committee Meeting to address concerns over much-needed funding for New York’s environment, agriculture, and housing. The meeting, held on March 19, 2024, highlighted the pressing issues faced by various programs in the state.During the meeting, Assemblymember Brown raised important points regarding the state's budget growth and the necessity for adequate funding. Brown emphasized, “If we enact the governor’s Executive Budget, state spending will have increased by $60 billion in the past five years—a 35%...

2 gas stations in cities throughout Suffolk County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 16

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 19, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

LaLota Secures $97.9 Million for Brookhaven National Lab

By Suffolk Reporter | Mar 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has successfully secured $97.9 million in federal funding for Brookhaven National Lab (BNL). In a statement released today, LaLota expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I am delighted to announce the successful procurement of nearly $100 million in federal funding for Brookhaven National Lab."The allocated funds, totaling $97.9 million, are designated for the groundbreaking Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) project at BNL. This includes $95 million for construction and $2.9 million for other projected costs. LaLota emphasized...

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