Sarah’s Law was recently proposed by New York State Sen. Dean Murray and Sarah Goode’s family as legislation to prevent a convicted killer’s conviction from being erased if they die before an …
The Brookhaven Highway Department is announcing receipt of a $293,000 New York State grant to protect and restore water resources through the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water …
With five months to go until primary day in late June, three Democratic congressional candidates introduced themselves and outlined their stances on pressing issues to a packed house of voters at a …
According to Brookhaven’s Highway Department, “80 percent of the Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center’s animals are committed to wonderful places, the other 20 percent should be committed …
Traffic in the tri-hamlet—Mastic, Shirley, and Mastic Beach continues to be one of the biggest quality of life issues facing the area. The reality is traffic conditions have only worsened, the …
One hundred and forty-four homes in Mastic received an offer letter from the Blue Buffers program from New York State. The homes are located approximately south of Gooseberry Road and east of …
Last week, Suffolk County saw the most significant snowstorm in four years; the snow totals averaged around a foot on Jan. 25. The storm brought the heaviest snowfall since late January 2022. …
The New York State Department of Education recently announced its projections for aid to school districts as Gov. Kathy Hochul lays out her 2026-2026 budget plan. Most districts across Long …
On Jan. 8, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, DEC, extended the deadline for completion of the Corrective Measures Assessment period and Report submission to ensure a …
Elected officials joined with community leaders, students and historians on Dec. 17 at William Floyd High School to commemorate the birthday of founding father William Floyd and recognize the day in …
After more than a year regarding allegations of abuse and neglect at the Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center’s zoo by former employees and animal welfare groups, the Brookhaven Town Board …
Several area fire departments are holding elections on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Below are the candidates and proposition information: Bellport David Sponton (incumbent) will be running for the only …
Note: Late Monday, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said in a Facebook post that the weight limit on the Smith Point Bridge has been restored to 15 tons although “with a one way traffic …
“There is a fear,” said Fr. James E. Reiss, rector-elect, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, noting his church’s pantry has seen an uptick from the most ever of 130 families two …
With the spectacle of recent local elections still fresh in mind, Islip Town native Garrett Petersen is eyeing a higher office—the U.S. House of Representatives. Motivated by a desire to …
As the holidays quickly approach, I always feel that sense of urgency to grab a few friends or family members and wander aimlessly through our festive and carefully decorated Main Street—a …
Suffolk County’s positive credit rating was reaffirmed by S&P and Fitch Ratings at AA-, thanksto the long-term budgeting decisions we have made since 2024. The result is increased borrowing …
Starting soon, social workers from Family Service League will be located at Suffolk County’s 911 call center to handle calls from people experiencing a mental health crisis. Suffolk County …
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Patchogue on Oct. 18 to protest the actions of President Donald Trump during the second No Kings Day. Organizers said around 6,000 people participated in …
Republican incumbent Dominick Thorne will be running for his third term in Suffolk County Legislature in the Seventh District. His democratic Jaween Sween is a paper candidate, according to Suffolk …
