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 …
Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized Linda Florido with Medicaid – Smithtown Undercare as July 2024 Employee of the Month with …
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) …
At the nonprofit organization Canine Companions, passionate volunteers raise and train puppies to become service dogs, matching each pup to a person with disabilities—at no cost to the client. …
The Town of Islip held another budget meeting on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Town Hall in Islip. The meeting was a follow-up from the Nov. 7 meeting, where the discussion of the capital budget was …
In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11 earlier this week, the West Islip History Center, along with the American Legion Post and Town of Islip 1738, recognized two veterans at a ceremony on Nov. 10. …
The Town of Islip held a special town board meeting for a budget hearing on Nov. 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the Town Hall in Islip. The meeting was held to consider the adoption for the 2025 operating budget. …
Islip Democrats failed to capture seats in state and federal races on Nov. 6 as the county’s Democrats spent the evening watching election returns at the IBEW Local 1049 in Holtsville. Cautious …
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 …
The Suffolk County Republican party victory celebration was held at Stereo Garden in Patchogue. The GOP had a number of big wins in local elections with many races won against non-campaigning …
Energy and fire-safety experts are on board with building new battery storage sites across the Town of Brookhaven and greater Long Island. The bulk Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) store …
BY SAM DESMOND, CONNOR PATTON, GARY HABER Second Congressional District Incumbent Andrew Garbarino (R) Rep. Andrew Garbarino was sworn into office on Jan. 3, 2021 for New York’s …
Three Town of Islip fire departments recently displayed skill and remarkable talent at the 2024 New York State Drill Team Championship, hosted by the Central Islip Fire Department. “Our …
The Town of Islip held its Italian Heritage Awards on Oct. 22 at the Islip Town Hall. The ceremony started at 2 p.m. and four members of the Town of Islip were recognized for their dedication to …
Democrat Rob Lubin doesn’t check the usual boxes for a congressional candidate running in New York’s Second District. He’s in his 20s, never held political office, and owns a small …
Rep. Andrew Garbarino was sworn into office on Jan. 3, 2021 for New York’s 2nd Congressional District. He has served on the House Financial Services Committee, Ethics Committee, and Homeland …
The Islip Arts Council hosted an afternoon of opera on Oct. 20 at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Bay Shore. The event started at 2:30 p.m. and was put together with the Queens Sound Ensemble to …
The First Baptist Church in Bay Shore hosted a Meet the Candidates evening on Oct. 13 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The event was put together by Mary Reid and moderated by Kaliah Greene Clark and Charvon …
Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recently recognized Matthew Frick of Islip on achieving Eagle Scout with Troop 151 at his Eagle Court of Honor at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Matthew’s service …
Devastation wreaked havoc across the southeast when Hurricane Helene made landfall, causing thousands of people to lose their homes and personal belongings. Tara DeCola, a speech pathologist at …
