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Vehicular Crimes in Suffolk: A Conversation with D.A. Tierney By Matt Meduri The Office of the Suffolk County District Attorney is tasked with not only being the county’s top prosecutor, but also investigating crimes of a broad scope. One of the top issues facing Suffolk residents is vehicular crimes, a seemingly simple set of offenses that have become more bureaucratic and complex in the modern age. County officials have taken steps to assert their level of home rule in preventing vehicular crimes, but many opine that the State is the party dragging their feet. The Messenger sat down with Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney (R) to see how Suffolk is doing as far as vehicular crimes go, what might be contributing to the problems, and what tools he and other prosecutors would need to better safeguard residents from these types of crimes. Continued on page 4
D.A. Tierney in Hauppauge (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Legislator Kennedy Provides Update on
Stump Pond Dam Reconstruction By Cait Crudden Nearly one year after the historic Stump Pond Dam was destroyed during the severe storm surge of August 19–20, 2024, Suffolk County Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) is offering a comprehensive update on the dam’s reconstruction timeline. In response to growing community inquiries, Kennedy has been in regular contact with the Suffolk County Department of Public Works (SCDPW) to monitor the project’s progress and help keep constituents informed. Continued on page 10
Stump Pond’s broken dam in August 2024 at Blydenburgh Park (Credit - Matt Meduri)
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Four-Year Leg. Terms Move to Ballot Page 5
Renovations Begin for Calderon Theatre Page 13
Suffolk PBA Launches Podcast Page 24