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Investigators seized drugs from residences in Baldwin, Freeport and Hempstead on Nov. 5.

Suffolk DA: Seven accused of drug dealing

A Baldwinite is accused of supplying drugs to dealers as part of a narcotics distribution ring that operated throughout Long Island and parts of New York City, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced Nov. 8. A second Baldwin man, four Freeporters, a Rockville Centre resident and a Wantagh woman were also arrested as part of the bust, prosecutors announced. more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 11/9/18

Suffolk DA: Baldwin man led narcotics ring

A Baldwinite is accused of supplying drugs to dealers as part of a narcotics distribution ring that operated throughout Long Island and parts of New York City, the Suffolk County District Attorney … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 11/9/18

In 9th Senate District, give Kaminsky another term

Two years after Todd Kaminsky was elected to the State Senate, he has proven to be a vocal and aggressive advocate in the 9th District and beyond. He deserves another term. The former federal … more

11/1/18

Rabbi Marc Gruber, of Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre, pictured at a vigil after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. in February, reacted to the latest mass shooting on Saturday at a Pittsburgh synagogue.

Rockville Centre leaders react to deadly shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue

Rabbi Marc Gruber, of Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre, said he found out about the shooting at his Saturday morning service. During the memorial prayers, a congregant noted a shooting in Pittsburgh. “It was really peculiar,” said Gruber, who didn’t yet know what the person was referring to. more

By Ben Strack and Jeff Bessen | 10/29/18

Dean Skelos, pictured in July during his retrial, was sentenced to 4 years and three months in prison on Oct. 24.

Dean Skelos sentenced to 4 years and 3 months after corruption conviction at retrial

Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos was sentenced to 4 years and three months in prison on Wednesday after he and his son Adam were convicted on corruption charges in July following a four-week retrial. Adam was scheduled to be sentenced later on Wednesday. more

By Ben Strack | 10/24/18

Dean Skelos, pictured in July during his retrial, was sentenced to 4 years and three months in prison on Wednesday.

Dean Skelos sentenced to 4 years and 3 months after corruption conviction at retrial

Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos was sentenced to 4 years and three months in prison on Wednesday after he and his son Adam were convicted on corruption charges in July following a four-week retrial. Adam was scheduled to be sentenced later on Wednesday. more

By Ben Strack | 10/24/18

Dean Skelos, pictured during his retrial in July will be re-sentenced for corruption charges on Oct. 24 with his son Adam.

Skelos seeks leniency before re-sentencing after conviction on corruption charges

Former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos is seeking leniency ahead of his re-sentencing on corruption charges, as his lawyers reportedly said that he is struggling with depression after losing his reputation and his relationship with his son Adam. more

By Ben Strack | 10/18/18

The Village is awaiting state decision before considering any local laws on marijuana.

Rockville Centre mayor, board speak out against marijuana legalization

As state officials consider legalizing marijuana for recreational use in New York, Mayor Francis X. Murray and village trustee Michael Sepe denounced the idea at a village board meeting earlier this … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 10/17/18

Robert Francis, pictured after his arraignment last year, was found not guilty on one charge of public lewdness, according to his attorney. He continues fighting other charges.

NYPD cop accused of public lewdness last year found not guilty of first charge, attorney says

A New York City Police Department detective who was arrested by Rockville Centre police last year and charged with four counts of public lewdness was found not guilty in Nassau County District Court for one of the charges last week, according to his attorney. more

By Ben Strack | 10/17/18

Sean O’Brien returned to St. Agnes last month for the first time in years, and said the experience was overwhelming.

Survivor of sexual abuse by St. Agnes Cathedral priest launches foundation for fellow victims

When Sean O’Brien watched his niece get married at St. Agnes Cathedral on Sept. 8, he wasn’t just attending a wedding. For the first time in years, he returned to the place where he says a priest sexually abused him more than 35 years ago. more

By Ben Strack | 10/11/18