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Thursday, November 27, 2025 ~ Volume 70 ~ Issue Number 52 ~ $1.00
Tierney Nabs Elaborate ‘Porch Pirate’ Ring By Matt Meduri In the age of modern technology, conveniences can be right at a doorstop and just the click of a button away. But on the other hand, it opens the door for fraud, abuse, and a series of events with unpredictable dangers. On Tuesday, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced the indictment of fourteen conspirators for allegedly operating a criminal organization that stole FedEx packages containing cell phones and electronic devices throughout Suffolk County. From Huntington to Montauk, this “porch pirate” ring is alleged to have operated in broad daylight and without alerting hardly any residents.
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Work Ahead for Smith Point Bridge, Single-Lane Traffic By Matt Meduri The Smith Point Bridge is the only roadway that connects Mastic Beach - and the mainland - to Smith Point on Fire Island. Last Sunday, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R-Center Moriches) issued a statement that a routine inspection by the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) promulgated a three-ton weight limit to the bridge. On Saturday, Romaine issued another statement that the County has implemented a one-lane traffic setup to maintain safe and reliable access to the mostvisited County Park, while remaining mindful of structural concerns that have prompted quick repair work ahead of a new bridge’s construction set to begin next year. The single-lane setup on the Smith Point Bridge on Monday afternoon (Credit - Matt Meduri)
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