Environment
Bianchi/Weiss becomes a preserve

The 14-acre Bianchi/Weiss Greenhouses Superfund site in East Patchogue, remediated by the Department of Environmental Conservation in 2016, will now take a bow as a preserve, managed by the …

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Seeking to solve issues at the Beaver Dam Boat Basin

A public hearing for the Beaver dam Boat Basin, located at 320 South Country Road in Brookhaven, was postponed by the owner last week and will be rescheduled by the Brookhaven Town Zoning Board for …

Dunkin’ opens in place of old Dairy Barn

Dunkin’ is now located at 454 William Floyd Parkway, in Shirley, in place of the old and abandoned Dairy Barn. The owners opened the storefront last week, offering free donuts to all …
Local news

Garden grant program for homeowners to reduce runoff

Long Island homeowners looking to play a role in reducing stormwater runoff, which is one of the leading causes of nitrogen pollution in our waterways, will soon be eligible for grants to help cover …

Elected officials speak out against placement of migrants in Suffolk

Suffolk County town supervisors and legislators have made their opinion, cautioning against retention of migrants to be placed in Suffolk County, known. In a joint-statement by the Suffolk …

Fantasy Camp Reunion

The “Boys of Summer” we are not. More like the “Guys of Early Autumn.” But in the winter of 2006 (see how I’m using all the seasons here?) I met each of these guys for …

Firefighter recognized for 70 years of service

James Leon Jr., age 88, has just been recognized for 70 years of active service in the Patchogue Fire Department. He is also presently the eldest active member of the …
School news
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William Floyd to fill three seats, unopposed

The William Floyd School District will elect two trustees to the board of education for terms of three years commencing July 1 and ending June 30, 2026. The two seats are currently held by trustees …

Floyd budget reduces taxes again

The William Floyd Board of Education adopted its proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year during the April 18 meeting. The budget calls for a -17.88 percent tax levy, …

New principal of William Floyd Middle School

The William Floyd School District has appointed Camelle Person as the next principal of William Floyd Middle School, a role in which she will serve as the instructional and administrative leader of …
Suffolk County news

From Bellport to the big screen

This month’s prestigious Cannes Film Festival will see the premiere of the latest work by French filmmaker Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, “Black Flies.” Serving as a senior medical …

Sex trafficking in our midst

On May 17, 2017, then-Suffolk County police officer James Johnson was in his patrol car on Hoffman Avenue in Lindenhurst. “I’m driving at 7 a.m. and a male driver in a vehicle heading …

New congressional bill aims to abolish $10,000 maximum on tax deduction

On Friday, April 15, congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) introduced H.R. 2555, The Securing Access to Lower Taxes by ensuring (SALT) Deductibility Act  bill, to the first session of the …

County and PSEG to distribute trees for Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day 2023, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone and PSEG Long Island, in partnership with the New York State Urban Forestry Council and the Arbor Day …
Brookhaven Town

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the completion of construction on a marsh restoration project at Fireplace Neck Tidal Wetland …

The Brookhaven Town Board meeting on May 4 held a discussion of proposed legislation regarding transient rentals (fewer than 28 days as described by NYS code) within the town. According to deputy …
Phase one of the Pattersquash Creek restoration in Mastic Beach was completed on Saturday, April 15, as roughly 20 volunteers worked to plant native plants where invasive plants once existed on …
Later tonight, Thursday, April 20, the Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition will host their annual outstanding member of the year awards reception at Stereo Garden in Patchogue. During the …
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