Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins resigned from Roxbury Community College's Board of Trustees amidst federal charges for allegedly extorting a cannabis company, while remaining in his sheriff position.
"We're addressing this crisis with sewer systems that don't just pump wastewater out to the ocean or the Sound - but systems that actually treat it properly and help protect our aquifer."
We are talking about thousands of dollars that could have gone to food, clothing, doctor's appointments, or school supplies for the children - not just children, but their children.
Elting's alleged gang, the Mak Balla Family, is detailed in a sweeping indictment that followed a four-year investigation, revealing 38 separate incidents, including violent crimes.
Suffolk County may face a $91 million debt from illegal fees of its red-light camera program, casting shadows over its upcoming budget amidst a $552 million deficit.
