Category Archives: FTC Record
Ham Radio Open House Showcases Technology, Satellites and Emergency Communications
From weather balloons to International Space Station communications, the event introduced visitors to the growing technology and educational opportunities within amateur radio. The Suffolk County Radio Club held it’s annual open house at their facility in Yaphank on Sunday, April 19th. Vice President Ed Wilson, N2XDD, walks us through what amateur radio is, and all…
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty in Gilgo Beach killings
Rex A. Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, pleads guilty in court on Wednesday to the murders of seven women during a 17-year killing spree. He also admitted to an eighth killing. (Photo credit: Pool/Newsday/James Carbone) By Daniel Garcia Additional reporting by David Frith and Asher Zive RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — Rex Heuermann has pleaded…
Travel Review: NY temps are too cold.❄️ If you want to escape for President’s Day weekend, Key West is a great choice.☀️
One of the coolest “Welcome” pieces you can find around Key West on Duval Street. (Photo: Daniel Garcia) If you’re like me, then you are sick of the below freezing temperatures we have been experiencing for over 2 weeks now. If you need a place to get away, and warm up, Key West is the…
‘Through the Tunnel’ debuts on FTC Sound Stream with SelectaMatt’s story
SelectaMatt and Host Aaron Jones chat in the FTC Sound Stream’s Gene Free Studios. (Photo: Adrian Kartalozi) A new student-led interview series is hitting the FTC Sound Stream with a focus on one thing: honesty. In the debut episode of Through the Tunnel, host Aaron Jones introduces the show as a place where guests can…
What is the Insurrection Act — and why Trump says he might use it in Minneapolis
Protesters shout at law enforcement officers after a shooting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) By Daniel Garcia and James Suckle President Donald Trump said today he may use the 220-year-old Insurrection Act to deploy troops in response to ongoing protests in Minneapolis tied to immigration enforcement. The statement follows…
Once Upon a Time in New York – Into the Woods Reimagined
Into the Woods (Photo: Five Towns College) Fairy tales. We all know them, and how they end, but what happens after the “happy ever after?” Into the Woods answers that question gracefully, but with a powerful twist. Many know the hit musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, but Five Towns College’s Theatre Division, Director Mitchell Walker,…
New Evidence Turned Over in Rex Heuermann’s Gilgo Beach Trial. Former Police Chief’s Role Questioned.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann appears in Judge Tim Mazzei’s courtroom at Suffolk County Court in Riverhead on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (Photo credit: Newsday / James Carbone via Pool) RIVERHEAD, NY – The alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann made a court appearance on Wednesday in front of…
When Pets Earn Their Spot on the Couch
Outdoor sweater and boots for the pup. (Photo: Daniel Garcia) As traditional family structures are changing, a new member of the household has quietly claimed a spot at the family table – our pets. According to a 2023 study from the Pew Research Center, about half of U.S. pet owners now consider their pets as…
Billy Joel visits his exhibit at the LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame
Billy Joel spoke at his LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame exhibit on November 21st, ahead of its public opening. The exhibit is filled with over 50 years of rare memorabilia, videos, awards, recordings, instruments, and photos, many donated from Billy Joel’s personal collection. FTC Reporter Daniel Garcia attended the event in Stony Brook, New York.
Prosecutors Say Gilgo Beach Murder Suspect Rex Heuermann’s Swab Matches Pizza Crust DNA
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann appears in Judge Tim Mazzei’s courtroom at Suffolk County Court in Riverhead on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. His lawyer, Michael J. Brown, is at left. (Photo credit: Newsday / James Carbone vis Pool) Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann broke his silence since his arrest when he…