Several area fire departments are holding elections on Dec. 10. Below are the candidates and proposition information: Bellport Richard Omelchuk will be running for the only …

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 …

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 …

Plans for an apartment house/marina on Mulford Street in Patchogue met opposition from neighbors who came to a meeting of the Village Planning Board on Nov. 18. Kelly Builders & Development …

Rechler Equity Partners, the largest owner of commercial real estate on Long Island, recently hosted an open house for brokers at 10 Donald’s Way, the inaugural property in the Rechler Business …

Earlier this year, the Village of Patchogue Board of Trustees voted to enter into Phase 2 of their energy-saving projects with Johnson Controls. The second phase includes the railroad parking lot …

On Nov. 19, the Suffolk County Legislature honored volunteers throughout Suffolk County. Each legislator picked a volunteer from a nonprofit within their district. “Due to the amazing …

Mastic Beach residents last week got to hear from the Beechwood Organization about its plans for reinvigorating downtown Mastic Beach by building new homes, commercial buildings and a community …

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, …

On Nov. 12, the Suffolk County Legislature passed the proposed 2025 budget from the county executive’s office. Legislator and deputy presiding officer Steven J. Flotteron (11th District) …

Plans for a hotel on West Avenue in Patchogue advanced Tuesday when the Village Board heard additional public comment on the plan, closed the public hearing, reserved decision and referred the matter …

If approved by the Brookhaven Town Council at its meeting on Nov. 19, the average Brookhaven homeowner will see an increase in the town property tax of $18 per month, or $216, for the year starting …

A total of two propositions were on the back of the ballot this year; both of which passed. Though vote counts, as of press time, were unofficial. Proposal one, an amendment to Article 1 Section 11 …

Suffolk County Democrats vowed to keep on fighting despite an Election Night that gave them little to cheer about when they gathered at IBEW Local 1049 in Holtsville to watch the election results …

The Republicans celebrated their Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, wins that night at the Stereo Garden in Patchogue Village. “We have a secret weapon in our midst--- he is a leader of the …

The developers of a Tempo by Hilton hotel planned for a long-vacant former bowling alley site in Patchogue are proposing a small building for the property at 138 West Avenue. At a public hearing …

On Monday, Nov. 4, Brookhaven Town supervisor Dan Panico announced an initiative to strengthen illegal housing enforcement within the Town of Brookhaven by increasing fines for rental permit …

The Village of Patchogue Zoning and Planning Board held a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 22, for the application of a massage spa. Zahid Mehmood, the managing agent for Happy Feet Spa, …

NEW YORK’S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Andrew Garbarino, incumbent (R) By Sam Desmond Rep. Andrew Garbarino was sworn into office on Jan. 3, 2021 for New York’s 2nd …