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?

More Dredging Ahead for Nissequogue River, Plans to Restore Bluff

Suffolk County to award $2.09 million bid for dredging of river starting Oct. 1, spoil to replenish nearby Short Beach.

Residents Advised Against Swimming at 5 Local Beaches

Heavy rains could lead to increase in bacteria in water, health officials say.

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.

Smithtown Officials Consider Wave of Changes to Waterfront Plan

Town planners ask to consider permitting docks to be built along Nissequogue River homes and more.

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."

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 mentions possibility of further court against against Carlson Associates.

Kings Park Teen 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.

Be Careful, Boaters: High Water Level, Fast Currents After Heavy Rains

New York State Department of Parks asks boaters to take precautions this holiday weekend after heavy rainfall.

FEMA Reimburses Smithtown $6.2M for Sandy Cleanup

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

Town Officials Reject Carlson Associates' Site Plans

Plans for Old Northport Road site lack crucial details, a 'stall tactic," Smithtown officials say.

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

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

Whisper Raises Shouts: Traffic, Flooding Issues for Route 25A Senior Housing

Proposed plans for Whisper Landing sharply divides Smithtown residents and business owners.

Kings Park Reacts: Supreme Court KOs DOMA

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

Town Hosts Public Hearing on Route 25A Assisted Living Facility

Smithtown's public hearing on zoning variances for Whisper Landing at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Town Gives Incentive to Spruce Up Kings Park Main Street

Smithtown Town Board waives facade renovations fees for 6 months in downtown business areas.

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.

Trotta Stakes Out Campaign Office on Main Street

Fort Salonga resident to make a run for Suffolk Legislature's 13th district seat.

Restraining Order Stops Expansion of King Park Businesses

State judge grants town temporary restraining order against Jezco and others off Lawrence Road and Old Northport Road.

West Nile Season Set to Sting Suffolk?

County tied for most cases in the state in 2012.

Kings Park 'Eyesore' Causes Town to Reconsider Building Permit Limits

Supervisor 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.

New Construction Begins At Hightower Homes

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.

Smithtown to Contribute $1M Towards Sewers in Kings Park Downtown

Smithtown Town Board agrees to contribute $1 million towards project.

Smithtown Town to Purchase 11 New Trucks After Blizzard

Town will borrow funds to replace aging vehicles blamed for hampering town's snow response.

Town Attorney: Farmers Market is Not a Place For Petitions

Town attorney John Zollo says market is intended for sale of produce, not for petitions or distribution of literature.

Suffolk Cops Pledge Drunken Boating, Driving Crackdown Memorial Day Weekend

Police to set up checkpoints along roads, waterways.

Smithtown Dems Pick Town Council Candidates

Hauppauge prosecutor Adam Halpern and Kings Park activist Carl Macellero will run for town council in November.

Suffolk Notebook: Cops Double Down on Buckling Up

Checkpoints to be set up in late May to catch violators.

Conservatives Go With Creighton

Endorsement sets up September primary.