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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Port Jeff mayor to run for town supervisor

Margot J. Garant is a longtime mayor and resident of the Village of Port Jefferson. She is currently serving her 14th year as mayor. Garant recently announced her candidacy for Brookhaven Town …

Housing plan by state calls for diversified growth

A housing proposal to address the ongoing housing crisis in New York State, proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-New York) and her housing team, in late January of this year at the State of the State …
Local news

Suffolk County exec and town supervisor advance wind project

Earlier this week, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone and Brookhaven Town supervisor Ed Romaine announced a giant step forward to cement Suffolk County as a national leader of the growing …

Lighthouse Mission gives away thousands of live lobsters

Yes, we said lobsters! New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police confiscated several thousand pounds of lobsters acquired illegally. They could not be released into local …

Social Services Fair

In partnership with the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI), the South Country Library, located at 22 Station Road, in Bellport, hosted their first social services fair since the …

Increased penalties at illegal wetlands dumping site

On March 9, councilman Dan Panico (center) held a press conference in the Mastic Beach wetlands at the site of an illegal dumping of demolition debris. The event was held prior to the town board …
School news

Floyd Academy recognizes mid-year graduates

The Floyd Academy recently hosted its mid-year graduation ceremony to recognize the 16 newest alumni and first members of the Class of 2023. The celebratory gathering, including the graduates, their …
SPORTS

Floyd girls varsity basketball wins first league title in 41 years

From the first game of the season, the William Floyd High School girls varsity basketball team have proven that they are among the elite teams in Suffolk County. Capping off their regular season with …
SPORTS

Floyd track members set records

The William Floyd boys varsity track team under the leadership of head coach Ed Noll just completed a successful season with two student-athletes LaDuke Harris and Krishmar Powell standing out in the …
Suffolk County news

Universal free school lunches and breakfasts end nationally

Universal access to free school lunches and breakfasts has recently come to an end, prompting concern from some residents in the district, and across the country, after expanded federal funding, …

LIPA welcomes customer comments on new rate proposals

The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) invites all interested customers and other stakeholders to provide input on its rate modernization proposals for 2024. The new Time-of-Day (TOD) Rate and …

Another great cookbook supporting vets

You don’t have to feel guilty about these meals. “Cooking with a Veteran” founder Dave Rogers has curated his second book—this time, with recipes utilizing leftovers. In …

Romaine to officially run!

The Republican and Conservative parties will officially announce their Suffolk County executive candidate selection later today, Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Holbrook Long Island MacArthur Marriott, as …
Brookhaven Town

Councilman Dan Panico recently announced that the long-vacant former Staples, located at 855 Montauk Highway in Shirley, has been filled. Harbor Freight Tools signed the lease for the occupancy and …

Councilman Dan Panico recently announced that the long-vacant former Staples located at 855 Montauk Highway in Shirley has been filled. Soon, Harbor Freight Tools signed the lease for the occupancy …
Brookhaven Highway superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro announced on Feb. 15, at the Terryville Fire Department, Station 2, on Old Town Road in Port Jefferson Station, that the town has received a …
Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven will launch the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) energy program in May. A letter will be sent to households and small businesses that …
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