Unemployment rate at 6.2 percent in August.
The move is expected to generate $2 billion in new revenue for the postal service.
Suffolk, Rockland, and St. Lawrence counties, as well as the city of Poughkeepsie, the town of Fishkill and the village of Islandia top state's watch list.
Smithtown Town Board to hear proposal to increase height of cell antenna at Paul J. Fitzpatrick Country Club.
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Road closed between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. weeknights between Exit 42 in Dix Hills to the intersection with Veterans Memorial Highway in Hauppauge.
Nonpartisan group's report points fingers at state gridlock over health insurance exchange.
Smithtown Supervisor shuts down headquarters after success in Republican Primary.
County will appeal, hopes to get the referendum on November ballot.
Extension will connect the existing bike trail down to Main Street.
Suffolk contractor hopes to begin dredging in Kings Park area as early as this Saturday.
Smithtown Supervisor calls out John Jay LaValle for act of party disloyalty in Republican primaries.
New legislation would charge the county’s Vector Control to include tick abatement measures.
New York Blood Center announced last Friday its supply levels are at critical levels, seeking donations.
The Committee on Ethics said this week it will review the matter.
Presiding officer had been suffering with a rare form of lung cancer.
Fort Salonga resident beats Paul Hennings and Mario Mattera to run for office in November.
Malloy hangs onto the Conservative line for town board.
Suffolk's district attorney will run unopposed in November.
Robert Creighton keeps name on ballot by winning Conservative primary.
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Legislator leading negotiations to pursue a modified intervention.
In each congressional district, most respondents want their representatives to reject the president's attack plan.
A three-way race among political newcomers for the seat former held by Legis. Lynne Nowick.
State, federal agencies impose closure in an effort to replenish lobster population.
Councilmen Kevin Malloy and Thomas McCarthy seek re-election while being challenged by Lynne Nowick in Tuesday's primary.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state's diversity strengthens and energizes New York.
Councilman Bob Creighton challenges incumbent Patrick Vecchio in the Sept. 10 primary.
President said he will let Congress debate and vote on military action against the Middle Eastern country, after secretary of state says there is little doubt the regime launched a chemical weapons attack on insurgents.
Suffolk police are investigating who keeps removing election signs off Route 25A.
Station is dedicated to SCPD Officer Glen Ciano who was killed by drunken driver in 2009.
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Smithtown's elected officials call for support for 12-year term limits as primaries approach.
Three Republicans say they've found common thread, oppose Uplands project proposed in Kings Park.
Incident has Internet buzzing over what Web searches can trigger a visit from the police.
New contract will allow pickup of old furniture and mattresses by garbage carters; ends contract with Jody Enterprises.
Smithtown Supervisor candidates says expansion would lead to lower taxes for town residents.