Smithtown Landing Drives Tee Prices Higher

Rounds to cost $1 more than 2012.

Vecchio Narrowly Wins GOP Nomination

Councilman Robert Crieghton vows to primary the 12-term supervisor.

Suffolk Notebook: County Health Clinics to Be Consolidated in Southampton

County celebrates nursing week, nabs best tasting water title.

Town Gets $200K More for 2013 Highway Road Program

State approves 28 percent increase in CHIPS funding for 2013-14.

Democratic Newcomer to Run for Suffolk Legislature

Smithtown Democrats announce Gary Jacobs as candidate to run for the county's 12th District.

Roadwork on Pulaski and Old Commack Road to be Completed by Year-End

Roadwork, which began last summer is intended to repair sidewalks, curbs and pavement and drainage issues.

Smithtown Town Board Approves New Admin Contract

Contract gives town administrators an average annual 1 percent raise from 2011 - 2014

Kings Park Task Force: ‘Any Zoning Change is Unacceptable’

Residents and Town Board get into heated exchange over analysis of Lawrence Road Study, zoning enforcement off Old Northport Road.

Bellone: No 2014 Funding Requests For 3 Area Projects

Suffolk executive called Kennedy’s comment ‘incendiary’ and stresses need for fiscal restraint.

Engineer Plans Submitted for Hightower Homes Cleanup

Hightower Homes owners drafts lists of fixes and remediations to save properties from wrecking ball.

Smithtown Town Board Hosts Public Hearings for Winery, Gas Station

St. James winery seeks special event permit for outdoor events; new gas station proposed for Route 347 in Hauppauge.

Kings Park Task Force to Make Stand Before Town Board

Old Northport Road Lawrence Road Task Force calls on members and area residents speak out on zoning issues on Thursday night.

Senator Flanagan Meets With Kings Park Scouts

Kings Park Boy Scout Pack 539 recently got a chance to visit with State Sen. John Flanagan to attain their goal of Citizenship Badges.

Proposed County Budget Guts 3 Area Projects

Local legislator blasts the county executive for cuts to Blydenburgh, Nissequogue River Dredging.

State Refuses to Transfer Former Psych Center Lands to Town

State official claims too many stakeholders against transferring 55 acres of Nissequogue River State Park land to town’s control.

Democrat Smithtown Sup Candidate Shares His Vision for Town

Patch catches up for a Q&A with political newcomer Steven Snair of Nesconset.

Suffolk Notebook: Suffolk College Eyes Tuition Hike

Officials propose increasing tuition by $150 per full-time student for 2013-14.

Vecchio, Creighton At Odds Over Town's Blight

Smithtown Republicans offer differing views on how blight is affecting town and how to best tackle the issues.

Cuomo: Transitional Housing Extended Again for Sandy Victims

FEMA approves another extension; this time until May 1, says New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Smithtown Officials Approve $8M in Road Improvements

Check and see if the town has listed your street for repaving under its 2013 Road Program.

Residents: Jezco, Leteri Making 'Junk Yard' of Kings Park

Residents ask town to seek additional restraining orders against companies that allegedly continue to operate businesses against town code.

Post Office to Keep Saturday Mail Delivery

USPS drops plans to halt Saturday mail delivery service.

Bishop's Camp Refutes NY Post Report

Post reports that congressman is "most generous" with staff bonuses.

Town: Kayaking Off Kings Park Bluffs is Dangerous

Smithtown Parks Director Charles Barrett said town has not yet moved to block small boating off bluffs, but says it is a "sticky situation."

St. James Legislator Throws Her Name Out for Town Board

Legis. Lynne Nowick asks her party to consider her as candidate for Smithtown Town Board this November.

Curb and Sidewalk Repair Work Set to Begin

Smithtown Highway Superintendent, Glenn Jorgensen said work will begin in Commack and is expected to take the entire summer.

Town: No Work Violations Spotted at Kings Park Biz

Public Safety director reports KPE complying with court's restraining order since 24/7 monitoring began March 22.

WATCH: Psych Center Smokestack Demolished in Kings Park

Web-based video shows the blast that took down this local landmark.

PHOTOS: The Last Day the Smokestack Ever Stood

With dynamite set to level the Kings Park Psychiatric Center smokestack on Wednesday, we thought we'd take a few photos of this landmark's last day on Earth.

Town Moves to Limit Canoes Launching Off Kings Park Bluff

Town won't grant Kings Park businesswoman permit to run canoe business in Kings Park after storm, dredging changes water currents.

Vecchio, Creighton Primary Heats Up

Supervisor Patrick Vecchio reportedly had a few personal words for Councilman Robert Creighton at a recent Republican Committee meeting.

Psych Center Smokestack To Be Demolished Wednesday

One of the most iconic symbols of the former Kings Park Psychiatric Hospital gets its date with dynamite.

Do You Think Energy Drinks are too Dangerous for Kids?

New legislation would prevent minors from purchasing energy drinks at County parks.

Residents: KPE Ignores Court's Restraining Order

Kings Park residents say illegal pre-cast concrete business continues daily operations despite law.

Hightower Homes Spared Wrecking Ball For 2 Weeks

Town officials revoke order to demolish homes on strict terms that the houses are cleaned up, made safe by April 4.

Nonprofits to Protest Cuts to Developmentally Disabled

Rally planned for Friday morning in response to 6 percent proposed cut in Cuomo budget.

DMV Uses Technology to Catch ID Fraud

DMV's facial recognition technology leads to 126 arrests in Suffolk County since 2010.

Smithtown Holds Off on Suing Garbage Carter

Town officials wait to see what criminal investigation of Jody Enterprises turns up before determining what, if any, action to take.

Flanagan Joins Republicans in Announcing Family Tax Relief Act

Bill would update tax breaks to keep up with cost of inflation.

QUICK STATS: Average Commute Time in Kings Park? 32 Minutes

And very few commuters are carpooling from town, according to Census data.