SPIN CYCLE: Dormer backs hate-crimes chief
Suffolk Police Commissioner Richard Dormer claimed his new hate-crimes commander is fluent in Spanish, but Det. Lt. Stephen Hernandez told county lawmakers he's "a little rusty." He said so at a public safety committee meeting after Legis. DuWayne Gregory (D-Amityville) said he heard Hernandez used an interpreter at a meeting of Hispanic ministers in Brentwood.
"Growing up, Spanish was spoken in my house," Hernandez said. "Since my grandparents passed away, it is my second language, so I am a bit rusty." Hernandez added, "I did use the interpreter that night. It was getting late and we would have been there all night if I tried to get through the whole thing in Spanish." Hernandez said later that while he's "not fluent," he believes he speaks well enough to interview a Spanish-speaking crime victim.
- Rick Brand
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
