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 …
On Saturday, Jan. 13, the Patchogue Arts Council debuted their new exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Terry Street, “A Tapestry of Contemporary African Art.” The exhibit …
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has declared the Mastic Fire Department substation at Calabro Airport in Shirley a state Superfund site, after the chemicals PFOA and PFOS were …
Twelve incredibly talented William Floyd student musicians were recently selected to perform in the annual New York State Band Directors Association’s (NYSBDA) Symposium in Syracuse, N.Y., on …
The William Floyd boys varsity basketball team took a dominating 78-16 win over Central Islip last week. The Colonials are off to a great start this season, owning a perfect 5-0 overall record and, …
Area fire departments held elections on Tuesday, Dec.12. Here are the results: Bellport Elected new comer John Mehrkens with 79 votes to incumbent Paul Newman’s 42 votes for a …
Several area fire departments are holding elections on Dec. 12. Here are the candidates. Bellport Paul Neumann (incumbent) is running against John Mehrkens for a five-year term.Election is …
Every year, Bellport’s Lighthouse Mission teams up with the South Country School District’s social workers and hands out thousands of free gifts to local families in need. Each …
The Long Island Advance is once again requesting nominations to award one individual for our newly renamed “Inspiration Award.” Candidates for the award should include …
The William Floyd Colonials defeated Longwood by a score of 49-13 on Saturday afternoon and punched their ticket back to the Suffolk County championship game. After Longwood took an early …
Six women who have set themselves apart through their service to the community were honored last week as Women of Distinction by local officials in a special ceremony attended by their families and …
The 50-acre landfill is Brookhaven Town property, located at 350 Horseblock Road in Yaphank, was expected to close by 2024, but due to space and New York State engineers, will not close until …
Candidates for county and Town of Brookhaven offices answered questions from voters on Oct. 18 at a forum, where the topics ranged from the Brookhaven Animal Shelter to plans for redevelopment of …
Brookhaven deputy supervisor Dan Panico, 45 (R-Center Moriches), was an attorney and senior deputy Suffolk County clerk before becoming town councilman for the 6th Council District in 2010. Panico …
Lillian Clayman is no stranger to municipal government. She served three terms as a town council member and three terms as mayor of Hamden, Conn., from 1991 to 1997. As mayor, Clayman increased …
The villages of Patchogue and Bellport are gearing up for a monthlong celebration of fall. If you seek crisp air, pumpkins and decorating, look no further: SCARECROW CONTEST Preregistered …
Karen Dunne (R), an attorney in private practice in Manorville and deputy chair of the Town of Brookhaven Planning Board, and Kerry Spooner (D), an educator and founder and president of Sound Justice …
Homecoming is not just for local high schools to celebrate their school spirit, but also a good time for the surrounding community to get involved. Be sure to catch your local event: WILLIAM …
The Patchogue-Medford Public Library was awarded more than $249,000 in state funding for a 67-space parking lot at its new branch at the Medford Athletic Complex on Horseblock Road. The funding …
According to Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library officials, the library district is committed to not going back to the taxpayers to ask for permission to borrow more. Rather, the board promises …
