Days after addressing her priorities for the state in her State of the State Address, Gov. Kathy Hochul released the 2025-2026 Executive Budget, which recommends a 4.75 percent increase in school …
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her annual State of the State Address on Jan. 14, with tax cuts, child care expansion, affordability, and safety among her top priorities heading into the new legislative …
Those public safety officers in the sharp white and blue patrol cars monitor activity on Patchogue Village streets round the clock. Officers can check noise decibels, issue violations and parking …
Rock and roll has long been one of Maury Dean’s passions. Dean, a musician, author, and professor emeritus at Suffolk Community College, has spent a lot of time thinking about “who …
Daniel Panico, Brookhaven Town Supervisor “In this coming year, I will continue the preservation of open space, and push the redevelopments in downtown North Bellport and downtown Mastic …
Worthy winners of the Long Island Advance’s annual Inspiration Awards, The Patchogue Lioness Lions Club, has given back to the community going on 42 years. “I couldn’t be …
On Tuesday, Jan. 21, supervisor Dan Panico will be hosting a forum for residents to learn about battery energy storage systems and their impact on our community. During the forum, qualified expert …
Five days a week at nine outreach posts throughout Suffolk County, Lighthouse Mission of Bellport serves hundreds of people by providing them with food, groceries, clothing and prayer. In 2022, …
The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale will be hosting a free book signing event on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. with acclaimed award-winning Suffolk County News journalist Sam Desmond. …
When light floods into the Avery buildings, an aura of history comes with it. The Avery Homestead County Park, 11 acres on land dating back to the 17th century, celebrated a soft opening this …
It turns out that years of watching “Jeopardy!” is helpful for something besides winning trivia nights. In the case of a trio from our area, it earned them an appearance on Amazon …
Bellport Richard Omelchuk was re-elected with 47 votes. There were no propositions. Blue Point Dennis McCarthy was re-elected with 46 votes. There were no propositions or other …
Local fire departments have scheduled to take the big guy in red atop their trucks to visit the neighborhood children before the big day. See below for when he might visit a street near you: …
The breakout number, “Let Yourself Go,” at the start of Gateway’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical,” with the cast and ensemble, is a gorgeous, rousing …
In 2010, Suffolk County’s red-light camera program was authorized under New York State legislation, which allowed counties to install automated traffic enforcement systems. Through the …
“It’s a Wonderful Life... In Patchogue” will feature many small skits from the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life” in and around the village Dec. 14 and 15. David …
You’ve probably seen “A Christmas Story” on TV. Who hasn’t, since TBS and TNT air it for 24 hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? You remember some of the classic …
The Brookhaven Town Board last week unanimously passed a 2025 budget that raises the town portion of the average homeowner’s bill by $18 a month, or $216 for the year. Town supervisor …
Former congressman Lee Zeldin is President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the EPA, a surprising choice to some local environmentalists who hope the Suffolk County native will prioritize the …
Hewlett Avenue residents in East Patchogue recently received notification from the Town of Brookhaven for a change of zone application submitted on behalf of Kelly Builders and Development Group, …
