On June 7, City of New York’s Corporation Counsel, Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix, announced that the City of New York was filing suit against more than 30 New York localities that issued what …
After the final item on the agenda for the April 16 Islip Town Board meeting was read and voted upon, a new item was introduced by councilman Michael McElwee: a motion for the Town to enter into a …
The West Islip Union Free School District finalized the 2024/2025 District Budget on April 16. The district will continue to offer all current programming during the school year; however, there are …
Clean water is elemental to the health, economy, recreation, and overall well-being of Long Island and its residents. Yet, on Tuesday, July 25, the Suffolk County Legislature failed to allow the …
At least 85 people, mostly homeowners on Davis Park, came to hear Brookhaven supervisor Ed Romaine and other town officials speak about the immediate severity of beach erosion on Tuesday. And to …
“I will leave here with a profound sense of pride in the work I have done alongside dedicated public servants with who I have had the honor and the privilege to work.” For the last …
Legis. Steven J. Flotteron, along with family and friends, gathered to recognize Helen Wind on the occasion of her 99th birthday at Bay Shore Historical Society’s potluck dinner. She was …
On Thursday, Nov. 9, the Town of Islip board unanimously approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. A public portion was held before the vote, but no community members had elected to …
The Town of Islip is home to over 300,000 people of every culture, ethnicity, religion, political opinion, and worldview imaginable. Yet, any one of those residents can agree that New York State …
During an Islip Town Board meeting on July 18, the town board approved Local Law 4, establishing Chapter 69 of the Islip Town Code entitled “Bureau of Administrative Adjudication.” …
New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced investments in Fire Island Resiliency projects to protect barrier island communities from extreme weather. After assessing the beach damage, …
The authorized project provides for hurricane protection and beach erosion control along five reaches of the south shore of Long Island between Fire Island Inlet and Montauk Point, a distance of …
During a Change of Zone meeting held Dec. 14 at Islip Town Hall, the town board voted to officially rezone the property from Residence A and Business 3 to Residence C, effectively allowing Benchmark …
John Valdini, Mayor of Brightwaters “My main goal is to continue getting the residents involved in their village. Whether you have lived in the village for 100 days or 100 years, we feel …
Ed Romaine (R) vs. Dave Calone (D) Former federal and state prosecutor Dave Calone (D) and current Brookhaven Town supervisor Ed Romaine will be vying for the Suffolk County executive seat as …
Mike McElwee (R) Local business owner and community liaison Mike McElwee is hoping to bring his years of experience in hospitality and government to the Islip Town Council. A lifelong …
Samuel Gonzalez (D) Brentwood resident and District 9 legislator Samuel Gonzalez will be running for re-election this upcoming November. Gonzalez has been actively involved in the Long Island …
On Tuesday, June 20, an election was held for two of the four seats on the Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees. Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Brightwaters Village Hall. Results …
During the first Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce meeting of the new year, local leaders addressed a problem that has been plaguing Bay Shore for years: nefarious activity at the bus shelter located on …
The Suffolk County Legislature Cyber Attack Investigation Committee held a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the William H. Rogers Legislature Building in Hauppauge. The meeting lasted over four …
