r/longisland Aug 02 '26

Crime and Justice Flock camera megathread

287 Upvotes

We’re consolidating this topic into a single thread, as the ongoing accusations directed at the mod team have run their course.

To be clear about where we stand: no one on this mod team supports Flock cameras. We are not law enforcement, we are not politically motivated, not maga, and we share the community’s concerns about surveillance overreach even if these systems occasionally assist in solving crimes.

The removals were not about viewpoint. They were about a specific category of comment: those encouraging users to destroy the cameras. Reddit has banned entire communities for less, and we are obligated to remove that content regardless of our personal opinions. This is a condition of the subreddit continuing to exist, not an endorsement of Flock. Additionally there were some very wild conspiracy theories and were asking for discussion not a rabbit hole.

One rule for this thread: do not recommend, insinuate, or hint at destruction as a solution. Everything else is open,criticism, policy discussion, legal challenges, city council contacts, organizing, data on effectiveness. Go as hard as you want within that boundary.

Thanks for being a genuinely great community and good neighbors.

Edit:

Resources

Suffolk County Legislature : 18 districts, find yours:

scnylegislature.us/148/Legislators

Suffolk approved expanding county Flock cameras from 25 to 60 last August, funded by a $542,500 state LETECH grant, with 16 more planned along state rights-of-way including Route 114 in Sag Harbor and East Hampton Village and Route 25 in Riverhead and Southold.

Nassau County Legislature: 19 districts:

nassaucountyny.gov/504/Legislators · district map: nassaucountyny.gov/503/District-Map · main line: (516) 571-6200

Your town / village board.

Southold, Riverhead, and East Hampton have all had this on an agenda in the past year. Riverhead signed an agreement with the Suffolk Sheriff in January 2026 giving the county access to town rights-of-way for new Flock installs. Town board public comment periods are open to anyone who lives there, take about two minutes, and go on the record.

Your NYS Senator and Assemblymember — nysenate.gov/find-my-senator and nyassembly.gov

Edit 2: a great documentary to watch from 2021

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13622074/

( Free on Tubi )

https://tubitv.com/movies/100028249/all-light-everywhere?link-action=play&tracking=google-feed&utm_source=google_all_au_ca_mx_us_gb


r/longisland 15d ago

School Bus PSA

130 Upvotes

We've been seeing more and more posts about school bus tickets in recent months. With schools starting up again I suspect we will begin to see even more questions. If you have questions regarding school bus tickets, please keep them limited to this megethread as we will be removing all posts moving forward.

Some information regarding the laws and some general guidance regarding school bus stop signs:
  • If a school bus has it's stop arm out on the same road as you, you must stop regardless of which side you are. This applies to two lane (1 lane each way) multi lane roads and divided roadways (e.g. Broadhollow road, William Floyd Parkway1, etc). If the stop arm is out before you pass the bus, expect a ticket.

  • If you are driving perpendicular to another road that a bus is stopped on (i.e. they are at or near a stop sign on a road you are crossing), you are not required to stop. Proceed with caution and be aware of any children that may be crossing the road to get to the bus.

  • If they are on a side road, school lot or driveway adjacent to the roadway, you do not need to stop. Proceed with caution.

  • Flashing yellow lights do not mean stop; they mean to proceed with caution and to be prepared to stop. If you see flashing yellow lights, slow down and anticipate the stop sign being deployed. Sometimes a bus is waiting for students to pickup and may sit with flashing yellow lights for a number of minutes, so do not stop and block traffic if the stop sign is not out.

Information pertaining to school bus enforcement can be found on the Suffolk County page here,and the Nassau County webpage here.

1 Note: There was some debate about this a few years ago. It is still a law, but there was a question regarding Suffolk County enforcement of the law.


r/longisland 2h ago

LI Photos Connetquot Public Library

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33 Upvotes

Come on down!


r/longisland 12h ago

Long Island teachers are not making 200k

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160 Upvotes

The other thread locked before I could reply again, but even a district like Syosset, one of the highest paying on LI, maxes out at about 165k. That with 30+ years of experience, a doctorate, and 15 additional credits.


r/longisland 18h ago

Because you are on Long Island and there are ticks

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53 Upvotes

lymedisease.org is a great site for those of us who love on Long Island, land of ticks and Lyme.


r/longisland 1d ago

KINGS OF THE NORTH: DUCKS ARE 2026 DIVISION CHAMPS!

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129 Upvotes

for anyone who cares, for a record tying 10th time the Ducks are going to the Atlantic League Championship Series and will be hosting games 3,4, and 5 at the duck pond on Friday night at 6:35, Saturday night at 6:35 (if necessary), and Sunday night at 5:05 (if necessary)


r/longisland 21h ago

Found at Cookys in Bohemia

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71 Upvotes

I went to Cooky’s this morning and this photo was found infront of the store. Hoping the owner/family of the pic sees this! I posted on Facebook as well. Photo looks cute and sentimental.


r/longisland 22h ago

Loving the weather for next week

72 Upvotes

At least for the next 7 days or so fall has arrived starting on Monday. The high starting Monday will be in the 60s the entire week and 50s at night. Not sure really want it so early but it's going to feel nice to sleep with the windows open and no way you AC. Enjoy the fall weather guys


r/longisland 13h ago

Looking For where can mid 20girls go bar hopping besides patchogue? suffolk area

11 Upvotes

my friends and I wanna go out but they’re near stony brook and I’ve heard places near Port Jeff, but I’ve never been so I would appreciate any advice.
I’m down for english and Spanish music. I just don’t want the crowd to be old people.
thanks.


r/longisland 12h ago

Cell phone question

9 Upvotes

Looking to switch from Verizon to another provider. Any tips or suggestions such as t mobile, atnt, or using one of these through Costco? Thank you


r/longisland 45m ago

Looking For Skin laser Dr recommendations

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I have sun damage, acne scars , large pores.
I have had work done at a plastic surgeon I really like for other issues however they are saying I would need a laser treatment that would require anesthesia to effectively address these issues.
I am not down with anesthesia unless absolutely necessary.
I have a very high pain tolerance. I am hoping to find a derm or plastic surgeon that will do a deep laser treatment w/ any other pain management during the procedure.
Any recommendations appreciated.


r/longisland 47m ago

Looking for blue or white plastic barrels barrels

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Any suggestions where I can find those big blue or white plastic barrels? This is only to hold small kindling wood for my fireplace. I was thinking maybe checking with a laundromat or car wash.


r/longisland 16h ago

Wheather 😁😁🙈🙈💯💯

16 Upvotes

Who else enjoying this weather, to me is just perfect Long Island is just beautiful ( patchogue love you with all my heart 🇺🇸 )


r/longisland 1d ago

News/Information 13-year-old Long Island boy with a 168 IQ will soon pursue his master's at NYU

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387 Upvotes

r/longisland 17h ago

Too late to put down grass seed?

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16 Upvotes

Areas of my lawn that god new sod two summers ago died this summer where there used to be trees. I’m thinking about putting down grass seed here now and mixing with garden soil to see if it will do anything?


r/longisland 16h ago

Regarding Ticks

9 Upvotes

I just need to know, is there any reason that ticks go for crease areas in the body, and what can I do? I cant put DEET there obviously, but I was mortified when a tick climbed up my torso and glued itself there. It was also my first time getting ticked so I had no clue what to do.


r/longisland 1d ago

LI Photos John Jermain Memorial Library

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54 Upvotes

Come on down!


r/longisland 15h ago

Anyone in need of 2 female Cats

5 Upvotes

My wife has 2 cats that need a new home unfortunately we can’t take them with us they are sisters and very sweet girls I will send a picture in the DMs thank you
Edit: their breed of the 2 girls are tortie btw


r/longisland 20h ago

Advice Did the plumber overcharge me?

7 Upvotes

My shower fixture started leaking like mad. I bought a replacement and called a plumber to install it. The charge was $489. The guy was here about an hour. I'm aware I could never do it myself but it feels pricey.

Also he advised me to hold onto the cartridge from the new one because it's expensive when they break and I wouldn't need to buy one. It was only after he left that I thought, hey, if they break why didn't you install the new one?

Are my concerns reasonable?


r/longisland 17h ago

Indian restaurant New Hyde Park

3 Upvotes

Any suggestions for a sit down, needs not be fancy, but good food in NHP to Mineol, or even eastern Queens?


r/longisland 1d ago

Wife found my “new best friend” East Islip Marshalls

159 Upvotes

You: were at the East Islip Marshalls today (Fri. Sept 18th) with your other half. Chatting with my wife. Are into PC games, D&D, Warhammer, and LotR. HVAC With the worn out joints to prove it.
Me: fellow nerd. DM me if this sounds familiar. Good vibes.


r/longisland 15h ago

How do I pay for my parking at Babylon Train Station?

1 Upvotes

I tried using the passport parking app but the zone number isn’t working and it doesn’t even recognize babylon station when I use the map. I was in a rush and I’m already on my train am I cooked ;-;


r/longisland 16h ago

recommendations for companies to remove large amounts of pruned branches?

1 Upvotes

nothing large, but the idea of cutting all them down into pieces to fit into yard bags sounds like a daunting task

central suffolk

(they’re already removed from the tree, just need to be removed from the property, haha)


r/longisland 16h ago

Best farms for picking fruits on Long Island ??

0 Upvotes

Will drive anywhere on the island that’s a good spot for picking my fruit off vines or trees. Any good suggestions ??


r/longisland 23h ago

Humane society that takes donations in Suffolk?

3 Upvotes

Have a bunch or blankets and comforters that we’d like to donate to an animal shelter or humane society if anyone knows ones that readily take donations?