The evening featured music and dance, poetry, reflections on historic achievements, honors for two Riverhead educators and a moving keynote address by Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr.

In a county with nearly a million and a half residents and 2,400 police officers, the 57-year-old says he is thrilled to be ...

In a county with nearly a million and a half residents and 2,400 police officers, the 57-year-old says he is thrilled to be doing the exciting work he loves.

Despite his long history serving the public, Errol Toulon, Jr.'s road to becoming the first Black sheriff on Long Island was not without challenges -- both professionally and personally.