Among a sea of vendors selling delicious food, fresh produce, and beautiful art, one stand at the Patchogue Farmers’ Market offered the most precious good of all—free Narcan training and …
Raising children isn’t easy, but a Patchogue-Medford Library podcast hopes to provide information and support, so parents don’t feel alone on the journey. Library staffers Jessi …
After the Suffolk County Legislature voted to recess, the Suffolk County Clean Water Plan will not appear on the 2023 general election ballot in November. The Long Island Advance took the …
A project to extend the water main in Medford is currently underway by the Suffolk County Water Authority. More than 4,600 feet of new ductile iron water main is being installed on Munsell Road and …
After thousands of hours, Patchogue Village’s Shorefront Park living shoreline project is finally complete. The project officially celebrated its unveiling just in time for the summer and the …
A facility in Yaphank that will convert food waste into renewable natural gas and fertilizer is expected to be completed and ready to accept material by the end of 2024, its developer says. …
It’s not too late to take part in Patchogue-Medford Library’s free summer lunch program for children and teens. The library offers the program weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. on the …
Clean water is elemental to the health, economy, recreation, and overall well-being of Long Island and its residents. Yet, on Tuesday, July 25, the Suffolk County Legislature failed to allow the …
The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) is implementing a new policy aimed at addressing long-overdue water bills. SCWA will begin placing liens on properties with outstanding water bills on active …
Suffolk County Water Authority reminds residents to conserve water this summer as drought warnings are issued and water demand surges. Though we have been lucky lately with plenty of rain, …
On July 11, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone signed into law a bill passed unanimously by the Suffolk County Legislature on July 5 requiring all police vehicles to be equipped with EpiPens, …
This week’s Word of the Week is Suffolk County’s Clean Water Plan. This plan represents the first real hope at improving water quality in both our drinking water and our local waterways …
Mold issues, drains that back up with sewage near dog cages, urine-soaked blankets, and cages with feces—these were the issues brought up by Brookhaven Animal Shelter volunteers, several …
A host of area churches, community organizations, and the Suffolk County Police Department’s Fifth Precinct are partnering to host Bellport’s second annual Unity Day on July 21. The …
The 50-acre landfill is Brookhaven Town property, located at 350 Horseblock Road in Yaphank. The landfill was expected to close by 2024, but due to space and New York State engineers, will not close …
The annual Bellport Bay 5K race was held in the rain on Sunday, July 9, with 513 finishers. Although rain in the height of the summer is discouraging to most folks, the runners no doubt appreciated …
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services today issued an advisory for residents and visitors to take precautions before recreating in Patchogue Bay. This advisory follows a recent NYSDEC …
Tired of relying on Mother Nature to create your surfing waves? That won’t be a problem once a new members-only surf club comes to Shirley. Chris and Brett Portera, the father-and-son …
Tired of having puddles on your lawn after it rains? Want a cost-effective (and beautiful!) way to reduce it? Try planting a rain garden! Rain gardens have many benefits Aside from …
