Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine said he will hold a meeting of officials of Suffolk County’s 10 towns in April to forge a regional approach to handling the disposal of the county’s …
Members of the Brookhaven Landfill Action & Remediation Group had a clear message when they met last week with officials from New York State attorney general Leticia James’s office. …
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will be conducting the first hydrographic dye study of wastewater …
The Town of Brookhaven has announced that the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will provide $65 adoptions during the “I-rish I Had a Home” St. Patrick’s event (March 16 …
“Trapper, this is not goodbye, it’s see you later,” Kirsten Holley said as she handed Trapper’s leash to Karen Steelman. Surrounded by loved ones and furry friends, three …
Brookhaven Town Board members at their meeting on Feb. 22 voted themselves a 24 percent pay increase for 2024 that will raise their pay to $98,000. They approved a pay hike for supervisor Daniel J. …
March 1 marked 60 days since Brookhaven Town supervisor Daniel J. Panico (R-Center Moriches) took up his new role. The former town councilman and deputy supervisor was first elected to the board in …
With the backdrop of the South Shore a window-view away, an array of biologists, council members, financial consultants, farmers, a town mayor, and citizens gathered at The View in Oakdale for some …
As objective and independent news writers and editors, we have an imperative to cover the issues most important to the people of southern Brookhaven. Every day, our team is on the ground questioning …
On Feb. 5, Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Legislature presiding officer Kevin McCaffrey, joined by environmental and labor leaders, announced what Romaine categorized as …
Dolphus Knowles is the oldest member of VFW Post 8300 in East Patchogue and celebrated his long life with his family and fellow veterans last Saturday. Officially, he turned 100 on Wednesday. …
On the second Tuesday of each month, Joann Neal, Daryl Jordan, Nancy Marr, Janet Wohlars, Jeanne Baum, June Johnson, and Anna McClure meet at Varney’s Restaurant in Brookhaven for lunch. …
As of last week, the Mediterranean Manor in East Patchogue was officially demolished. The Rechler Greybarn development plan includes demolition of all existing structures, including the former …
Local state senators Alexis Weik (R-8th District) and Dean Murray (R-3rd District), along with 13 other senators, submitted a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging her to rescind the electric bus …
The Bellport Girls varsity basketball team clinched a playoff spot with their recent back-to-back wins over Centereach and West Babylon. “No one can stop us,” said senior power …
A winter storm warning is in effect for the South Shore from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, as heavy snow is expected to accumulate. The Town of Islip is projected to receive 5 to 10 …
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the completion of a series of Suffolk County bridge projects, reflecting a total of $48.2 million in investments in the area’s transportation infrastructure. The …
Early on Jan. 10, a nor’easter brought in severe rain and strong winds, causing major flooding. Since then, Brookhaven Town supervisor Daniel J. Panico declared a state of emergency effective …
Marc Adler, MD, MBA, FACP is the new senior vice president and chief of hospital operations at Long Island Community Hospital. He takes over the position from Richard Margulis, who retired from his …
The little white schoolhouse survived the catastrophic Hurricane of ’38 when its steeple was blown off by gale winds. (The bell survived, though.) The Swan River Schoolhouse, in East …
