MONDAY • MAY 26 • 2025
Thursday, May 22, 2025 ~ Volume 137 ~ Issue Number 27 ~ $1.00
Tierney, Coast Guard Announce
‘Aqua Alert’ Ahead of Summer By Matt Meduri The quintessential Long Island summer cannot be devoid of maritime activities, such as fishing, sailing, or just enjoying the beach. But, as always, safety first. On Wednesday morning, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney (R) joined the Coast Guard and East End law enforcement chiefs to announce new maritime safety measures and to announce Suffolk’s participation in the Aqua Alert pilot program.
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District Attorney Ray Tierney (Credit - Matt (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Ackerman, Donohue, Solomon Win Smithtown CSD BoE Race All School District Results By Matt Meduri This year’s campaign for the Smithtown Central School District (CSD) Board of Education (BoE) elections came down to two open seats plus a special election to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Trustee John Savoretti. Bernadette Ackerman, Theresa Donohue, and Brandon Solomon were all elected, defeating challengers Mike Simonelli, former Trustee and Board Vice President Karen Wontrobski-Ricciardi, and newcomer Al Carfora. Ackerman and Donohue will fill the two open seats left by Michael Saidens and Michael Catalanotto. Both will have the opportunity to run again in 2028. Solomon will finish the remaining year left for the seat formerly occupied by Savoretti. Solomon will have the opportunity to run for a full term in 2026.
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(Left to right) Ackerman, Donohue, Solomon (Credit - focusonsmithtown.com)
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