LI Police Chief Laid To Rest: 'He Was The Strongest Man On Earth': PM

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LI Police Chief Laid To Rest: 'He Was The Strongest Man On Earth'

"His is not a sad story," Southampton Town Police Chief Steven Skrynecki's son Scott said. "It's a story of triumph."

LI BOE Votes To Expand Bus Route After Facing Parent Backlash

The board of education voted to expand its bus route, after parents said their children were ineligible to ride the bus.

LI Gang Member Planned Selling Fake Percocet Pills With Fentanyl: Feds

He had a stash of over 500 fake Percocet pills with about 56 grams of fentanyl he planned sell in Suffolk County, authorities say.

Long Island Driver Hits, Injures 8-Year-Old On Bike, Leaves Scene: PD

The man, 48, has been charged with two crimes for leaving the scene.

State Sen To Gov. Hochul: Sign 'Anti-Hate' Bills Into Law

The two bills seek to address "a sharp uptick in hate crimes in New York in 2022;" protect victims.

Historic Increase Will Boost NY Social Security Recipients’ Checks

Beginning in January, New Yorkers who are 65 or older will see an almost 9 percent increase in their monthly Social Security benefits.

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