Smithtown Town Board to Vote on New Garbage Contracts

Old furniture, mattresses would be picked up from the curbs more frequently under new contracts.

Stiffer Penalties For Distracted Driving Go Into Effect

What do you think of the increased fines and harsher consequences for texting while driving?

Cuomo Signs Fire Sprinkler Act in Honor of Commack Native

New law requires all colleges to provide students with information on fire safety and sprinkler systems after Marist housing fire.

Fourth Candidate Signs Up for Smithtown Supervisor Race

Former town highway supervisor Daniel Donnelly signs up his wife, Linda, to run as a Conservative for town supervisor.

Huntington Notebook: Food Donations Needed

Well Keeps Pond Life Alive at Hoyt Farm

Town Opens Cooling Center in Smithtown

Eugene Cannataro Senior Center open to residents daily until 8:30 p.m.

Nowick Throws Her Hat in Ring for Town Board

Suffolk Legis. Lynne Nowick to join Republican primary for Smithtown Town Board this September.

Missing Signs Have Supervisor Candidate Crying Foul

Creighton's campaign manager says signs are disappearing by the dozen; Creighton says he is "disappointed in his opponent."

Tree Service Grows Too Close for Resident's Comfort

Homeowners ask Board of Zoning Appeals to enforce buffer between Jericho Turnpike and residential areas.

Town Asks: Are Day or Night Meetings Better for Residents?

Councilman Thomas McCarthy asks the town board's Aug. 13 meeting be changed to night of Aug. 15.

Tensions Flare Over Town's Crackdown on Kings Park Businesses

Supervisor Patrick Vecchio asks board to consider further court action against Carlson Associates.

Town Resumes Public Hearing on Jericho Turnpike Business Tuesday

Residents want buffer restored between homes and Jericho Turnpike business.

New Signal System Targets Larkfield Traffic

Coordinated lights monitor traffic flow, adjust to buildup.

16-Year-Old Readies Run for County Office

JuanPablo Andrade is already gearing up to be the youngest candidate in the 2015 election.

Smithtown Supervisor Candidate Works Part-Time for Suffolk

Democratic hopeful Steven Snair works for the county's new traffic violations bureau.

NYC Recycling Flyer Mix-Up Generates Confusion

Town of Smithtown residents accidentally find city brochure in their mailboxes.

Suffolk Water Quality Reports Available Online

Residents now have access to report from the convenience of their home computer.

FEMA Reimburses Smithtown $6.2M for Sandy Cleanup

FEMA aid covers 90 percent of storm's staggering $6.9M pricetag.

Fewer Unemployed in Suffolk, But Many Don’t See a Change

Emptying downtowns, lingering joblessness have some wondering where the recovery has gone.

Huntington Notebook: Museum Acquires 'Stormy Skies' Painting

News from around the Town of Huntington.

Traffic Light Approved For Lowe's Building

Cuomo Deal Seeks to End LIPA Tax Battle Outside Courts

Deal would forgive $171 million tax challenge, phase out any property tax reductions.

Cooper Hails DOMA Ruling

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the Defense of Marriage Act Wednesday.

Commack Reacts: Supreme Court KOs DOMA

Community members have flocked to Twitter to sound off on the landmark ruling.

Huntington Notebook: Town Limits Boat Speeds

News from around Huntington.

Veterans Honored on Flag Day

Legis. Steve Stern visits with former military service men at the Bristal Assisted Living facility.

County Sets Up ‘Smarter’ 911 Service

Suffolk adds service that gives locals opportunity to pair important medical information with their phone numbers.

Smithtown Officials to Consider Route 347 Gas Station, Facade Fees

Town Board to meet 7 p.m. Thursday at the Smithtown senior citizen center.

Restraining Order Stops Growth of Old Northport Road Businesses

Jezco is one of the Kings Park businesses ordered to stop its expansion under the June 11 restraining order.

Residents Beg Town Officials: Buffer Homes from Jericho Turnpike Biz

Homeowners say a car dealership within 10 feet of their property is too close for comfort.

Officials Enlist Public's Help in Fighting Power Plant Reassessment

Pending legislation to restructure LIPA should require LIPA to drop tax challenge, say officials

Trucking Station Proposed for Jericho Turnpike

Business owner seeks to build trucking station for "best possible development" of Smithtown property.

Huntington Notebook: Ticket Amnesty Pays Off

News from around the Town of Huntington.

Kings Park 'Eyesore' Causes Town to Reconsider Permit Limits

Vecchio questions whether town should limit construction timeframe by restricting building permits.

Creighton, Vecchio Set Up Offices on Smithtown Main Street

Campaign season arrives early in the Town of Smithtown.

Smithtown Town to Borrow $4.2M for Hauppauge Industrial Park, Sandy Costs

Town will spend $1.2 million for park's repaving and lights, $3 million to reimburse Sandy costs.

Hurricane Season is Here: Are You Ready?

Long Island leaders say they're working with the Red Cross; urge residents to be prepared.

County News: Suffolk Buys Rail Yard Land, Sod Farm

Also, Industrial Development Agency benefits handed out to local vitamin firm.

Huntington Town Cites Sewage Treatment Savings

Less nitrogen and lower energy use among the benefits of microbe use.