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Trump Inauguration: Holbrook Native To Perform National Anthem At Swearing-In Ceremony Trump Inauguration: Holbrook Native To Perform National Anthem At Swearing-In Ceremony
Trump Inauguration: Holbrook Native To Perform National Anthem At Swearing-In Ceremony New York’s Christopher Macchio is gearing up for the biggest performance of his life. The internationally renowned opera tenor and Holbrook native was chosen to perform the National Anthem at President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. “It is with deep humility and gratitude that I have accepted President Donald J. Trump’s gracious invitation,” Macchio said on X. Known for his powerful performances, Macchio – dubbed “America’s Tenor” on his social accounts – is no stranger to high-profile events. In addition to his solo career and work with the New York Tenors, h…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Scheduled: Here's What To Know Ahead Of Time Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Scheduled: Here's What To Know Ahead Of Time
Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Scheduled: Here's What To Know Ahead Of Time It will only be a test, but it will be a big one. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. The national test will consist of two portions, testing Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. It will be the th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Two Men Confront Woman In Driveway Of Her Smithtown Home, Steal Money, Checks, Police Say Two Men Confront Woman In Driveway Of Her Smithtown Home, Steal Money, Checks, Police Say
Two Men Confront Woman In Driveway Of Her Smithtown Home, Steal Money, Checks, Police Say Police are investigating an incident during which a Long Island woman was allegedly confronted outside her home by two men who stole money and checks. The incident took place in Smithtown around 9:40 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, as the woman stood in her driveway on Grandview Lane. While standing in the driveway,  two men, both wearing ski masks, approached the woman and displayed a gun, said the Suffolk County Police.  While speaking to the woman in Spanish, they motioned for her to go into the home, said police. The woman, who does not speak Spanish, attempted to run from the men w…

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by Kathy Reakes