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Thursday, January 29, 2026 ~ Volume 71 ~ Issue Number 15 ~ $1.00
D.A. Tierney Sworn in for Second Term By Matt Meduri Last Thursday, January 22, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney (R) was sworn in to begin a second, four-year term. Tierney made his maiden voyage in politics in 2021, unseating then-D.A. Tim Sini (D-Mt. Sinai) in the red wave that also allowed Republicans to take control of the Suffolk County Legislature for the first time in nearly fifteen years. Tierney unseated the one-term Sini by a whopping eleven points - 55.46%-44.54%. Within the first two years of his term, Tierney accomplished the near-unthinkable: promulgating a suspect in the Gilgo Beach murders, a serial killing spree that rocked Long Island from 1993 to 2011. To date, suspect Rex Heuermann, of Massapequa Park, has been charged with seven murders in the spree, including the original “Gilgo Four.” Continued on page 4 D.A. Tierney (right) sworn into office, joined by wife Erica (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Ben & Jerry’s Opens at Station Yards By Madison Warren A new Ben & Jerry’s has opened at Station Yards in Ronkonkoma, adding another iconic destination to the growing development. The location offers the perfect stop for residents and commuters looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. While Ben & Jerry’s is a nationally recognized brand with more than 570 locations across the country, it also holds meaningful ties to Long Island. “Station Yards immediately felt like the right home for our Ben & Jerry’s,” said Nisha Sachdeva, owner of Ben & Jerry’s Ronkonkoma, in a statement. “We love being part of downtown communities, and Station Yards has such an incredible energy with its mix of residents, events, and local businesses. Bringing a brand that is fun, welcoming, and loved by all ages into this space feels like the perfect fit.” Continued on page 10
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