The new legislation would free up additional land for hunting on the East End.
Do you agree with a proposal to raise the minimum wage?
A look at some of the top government stories from around Long Island.
Town board split on purchasing land for municipal parking after hearing price tag.
Suffolk County Department of Social Services provides information on warming centers, how to help homeless individuals in your community.
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Proposed Smithtown assisted living facility takes a step closer to construction.
Plan calls for complete New York removal by 2025.
New garbage contract provide $3.5M in savings to finance the upgrades.
Civic associations take united stand against storage facility on Old Northport Road; calls for town board to step in.
Smithtown Board of Zoning Appeals will host a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
County could join Nassau with webcast footage of legislative sessions
The governor has pushed for property tax freezes, tax incentives for manufacturers and legalizing the medical use of marijuana.
During the current thaw, workers are busy with potholes repairs across Long Island.
Complete list of 2014 summer job openings posted on town's website.
Supervisor Patrick Vecchio calls on town historian to assemble a committee.
Governor plans to lay out tax relief, medical marijuana plans in 1:30 p.m. speech.
Suffolk Legislator introduced new bill at recent organizational meeting.
New Smithtown Town Board makes hiring changes to several positions on Tuesday.
E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.
The property-tax relief would be available only if local governments consolidate services.
Fort Salonga resident starts his two-year term of office in Suffolk Legislature.
Smithtown Highway Supervisor said all town roads should be passable.
Governor declares statewide emergency as winter storm Hercules nears.
Freezing temperatures and heavy winds will challenge cleanup crews, Suffolk Executive says.
PenAir and US Airways are canceling some flights, Southwest facing delays ahead of winter storm Hercules.
The utility said heavier snow, icing and strong winds could increase the possibility of downed wires and associated power outages.
Year in Review: Patch looks back at some of the top political stories.
The top stories out of Smithtown Town Hall in 2013.
Governor shows off his sense of humor.
Residents question legality of "rushed vote" for proposed assisted nursing facility on Route 25A.
New Suffolk County legislator-elect decides to retire Dec. 28 as originally scheduled, give up $7,000 in vacation days.
Proposal for three-story skilled nursing facility faces crucial decision on Tuesday.