Politics

The Patchogue-Medford Board of Education has tapped one of its longtime administrators to lead one of the largest school districts on Long Island as it searches for a permanent superintendent of …

Three incumbents will be running unopposed to fill three-year term seats on the William Floyd School District’s Board of Education, including April Coppola, Lorraine Mentz, and   Luis J. …

All five candidates running for South Country Board of Education said Monday they support the district’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, which raises taxes by 3.48 percent and eliminates 51 …

Five candidates are seeking election to three seats on the South Country Board of Education. The seats are for a three-year term. Whomever gets elected will face a number of challenges. The …

Voters in the Patchogue-Medford School District won’t face a tough choice when they go to the polls on May 20 to elect candidates to the Board of Education. Only two candidates are running for …

Chambers of commerce from across the town of Brookhaven gathered together on Wednesday night, April 16, at The Meadow Club, in Port Jefferson, to celebrate and to recognize members who have done …

Bellport mayor Maureen Veitch, trustee Lorraine Kuehn and Bellport Garden Club member Evonne Hammond hoisted shovels, digging a village hall home for the new white oak on Arbor Day, while a crowd of …

Patchogue Village trustees on Thursday, April 17, passed a $19.4 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 that will raise taxes by 1.9 percent, or $45 for the typical Patchogue homeowner. The …

Bellport Village mayor Maureen Veitch got the good news about Community Center renovations last Thursday. “It was confirmed last week,” she said. “We will get the money originally …

BY SAM DESMOND This past Saturday, April 19, protestors took to demonstrating in front of congressman Andrew Garbarino’s (R-2 nd District) office in Patchogue. Part of the …

Faced with a projected $3.2 million budget gap and rising costs for transportation, health insurance and special education, the South Country Central School District administration has proposed …

“We are delighted to have a local business founded by a homegrown entrepreneur open up in our town,” said Karl Auwaerter, president of the Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce. …

On Saturday, April 5, community members and constituents of Congressman Andrew Garbarino protested in Patchogue in front of and near his official office on Oak Street. Crowd estimates were 2,000 …

We represent the Suffolk County Library Association (SCLA), a professional organization representing library workers across Suffolk County. We are committed to supporting, educating, and advocating …

Last week, another federal cut came in the form of the shutdown of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). While IMLS funds account for only 0.003 percent of the federal budget, they …

Proud Suffolk County residents of Irish heritage from were honored by county executive Romaine and the Suffolk County Legislature at the third annual Irish American Heritage Celebration. The midday …

Tax levy would be $17.71 per $100 of assessed value By Gary Haber Village of Patchogue residents would see a property tax levy of $11.6 million, a 1.9 percent increase, for the fiscal …

Gary Haber contributed to this story 1. Solar carport array at Patchogue Train Station Construction, according to mayor Paul Pontieri, is complete; the village is now waiting on final PSEG …

The William Floyd School District hosted a capital project vote on Wednesday, March 26. The community passed the $78.5 million proposed facilities capital improvement project, with 618 yes votes to …

On March 20 , supervisor Daniel J. Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board were on hand to honor the recipients of the 2025 Women’s Recognition Awards at the 39th annual Women’s Recognition …

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