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Thursday, September 11, 2025 ~ Volume 137 ~ Issue Number 43 ~ $1.00
Gilgo Beach and the Price of Truth: Justice Meets Forensics on L.I. By Raheem Soto For more than a decade, the Gilgo Beach murders have haunted Long Island. A lonely stretch of dunes and scrub pine became a cemetery for women discarded as if their lives held no more weight than driftwood washed ashore. The case, mired in false leads and bureaucratic inertia, became a symbol of delay and neglect. For many, it stood as a damning question: did the system care enough about the victims to ever deliver justice? Now, with a suspect in custody and the courts preparing for trial, Suffolk County finds itself at a crossroads between justice delayed and justice delivered.
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D.A. Tierney in Riverhead (Credit - Matt Meduri)
New Bridge at Blydenburgh County Park: In Memory of Michael Charcon
By Madison Warren
Eagle Scout Jake Shabronsky stands by the beautiful rebuilt bridge. (Credit - Madison Warren)
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Smithtown Historical Society’s 70th Year Page 3
Town IT Coordinator Honored Pages 10
A new bridge now connects hikers at Blydenburgh County Park, thanks to the efforts of Boy Scout Troop 125. The Eagle Scout project, led by member Jake Shabronsky, was officially dedicated this past weekend in memory of the troop’s late scout leader, Mr. Charcon. The bridge not only improves accessibility along the park’s hiking trails but also stands as a lasting tribute to Mr. Charcon’s impact on the scouting community. Back in 2022, when Michael Charcon passed away, Boy Scout Troop 125 was left shaken by the loss of a man who had been so impactful and influential in their lives. Many of the scouts remained in the program as long as they did because of Mr. Charcon’s guidance. He taught them countless life lessons and helped create memories they will carry with them forever. Continued on page 10
High School East Receives New Lights Page 15