Arbor Day
Thursday, April 25, 2024 ~ Volume 69 ~ Issue Number 21 ~ $1.00 Credit - Matt Meduri
Legislator Bergin and Greater Ronkonkoma Civic Association Hold
Meeting on CR-93 By Matt Meduri Residents of the Hauppauge, Lake Ronkonkoma, Nesconset, and Ronkonkoma areas - primarily - know all too well the inconveniences and dangers of County Route 93 (CR-93), better known as Rosevale and Ocean Avenues. The cause of concern rises from the section of road that begins at Portion Road and ends at the Long Island Expressway. The top concern of residents, legislators, and engineers for decades has been the “curve,” notorious for its contributions to accidents, injuries, and even fatalities over the years. Residents have reported cars on their lawns and deaths of pets due to high speeds, poor maintenance, and a seemingly-eternal question mark over the best course of action on remediating the curve. Continued on page 10 The preferred alternative to the CR-93 curve
Legislator Lennon Hosts
Civic Roundtable
for the Sixth District By Matt Meduri The civic association is one of the more important aspects of a community. Typically run by volunteers, the civic association serves as a connection between the community and the local elected officials, with their goals being to improve neighborhoods, foster fundamental change in the area, and inform and involve the community on projects, developments, and areas of concern. Legislator Chad Lennon (R-Rocky Point), who began his first term representing the Sixth District in the Suffolk County Legislature in January, held a roundtable of all the civic associations in his district on Monday afternoon at the Longwood Public Library. Continued on page 3
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A Word From Congressman LaLota Page 5
Legislators Host Coram Blood Drive Page 15
Community Spotlight: Anthony Miller Page 23