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Tierney Announces Indictments in Carjacking Gang By Matt Meduri
D.A. Tierney (right) and SCPD Commissioner Catalina (left) announce indictments in the carjacking crime spree at the SCCC Police Academy in Brentwood (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Tuesday morning brought an announcement of indictments in a gang who have perpetrated dozens of carjackings, credit card theft, and theft of other valuables. The string of crimes swept Suffolk and Nassau counties, as well as portions of New York City and Westchester County from February 2023 to August 2024. Thirteen defendants of the Hempstead/Freeport-based “5-L” gang - or “CC Boyz” gang - have been charged for their alleged roles in fiftytwo vehicle break-ins, fifteen vehicle thefts, and the theft of seventyfive credit cards used to make more than $40,000 in fraudulent purchases at retail stores. Continued on page 4
Palumbo Hosts 2025 Environmental Roundtable By Matt Meduri
Long a tradition of former Senator Ken LaValle (R-Port Jefferson), his successor to the First Senate District, Senator Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk), has carried this important event in his stead. The yearly environmental roundtable brings together elected officials, environmental experts, and local leaders to discuss the top issues affecting their communities and what Suffolk County, New York State, and Congress can do to mitigate certain situations before they unfold. The 2025 environmental roundtable was held last Thursday at Suffolk County Community College’s Culinary Arts Center in downtown Riverhead. Continued on page 15 Senator Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) (Credit - Matt Meduri)
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