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Accountability cannot be determined until rules are changed to reveal hidden evidence

A grand jury report into the death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva has concluded that Suffolk County CPS failed to protect the boy who ultimately froze to death after being forced to sleep outside in a garage on a cold January night in 2020.

A grand jury report found that Suffolk County Child Protective Services failed to protect 8-year-old Thomas Valva.

A Long Island grand jury report into the freezing death of Thomas Valva, the 8-year-old son for ex-NYPD cop Michael Valva, said the child protective system kept years of abuse under wraps.

4 Years After Thomas Valva Died, A Cry For Change: 'He Was A Hero' - Center Moriches-Eastport, NY - New Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine has vowed to unveil a plan to overhaul Child Protective Services so it never "fails another child."

'It's A New Day In Suffolk': New County Executive Ed Romaine Sworn In - Center Moriches-Eastport, NY - New Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine discussed key items to address, including finances, IT issues, child services, and the environment.

Suffolk County officials announced progress made to protect other children from harm in wake of 8-year-old Thomas Valva's death.

A Long Island girl claims she was sexually abused by her defacto stepfather -- a St. Anthony's High School guidance counselor -- producing stunning artwork of the alleged trauma.

Proposals to consolidate the county's sewer districts and advance a voter referendum on a sales tax increase stalled Wednesday.