"Sandy" Retired from Atlantic Tropical Storm Names

World Meteorological Organization sights extreme impacts caused by storm as reason for retirement.

Free Prom Dresses In Farmingville

Brookhaven Town's Youth Bureau opens free prom dress boutique at Town Hall.

Post Office to Keep Saturday Mail Delivery

USPS drops plans to halt Saturday mail delivery service.

Pat-Med Library Budget Passes, Trustee Elected

Budget is a 1.68 percent tax increase.

Village Cites Sandy, Snow Removal In Budget Increases

Trustees discuss additional Village surplus usage toward reducing the tax rate.

Suffolk DA Investigates Sandy Cleanup in Brookhaven

District Attorney launches probe into how funding was spent, contractors hiring and payment.

Pets Rescued From Medford House Need Homes

Shelter took in 22 dogs and more than 60 cats who are now in need of a loving family.

Pat-Med Library Budget, Trustee Vote Tuesday

Budget is a 1.68 percent tax increase.

Village Approves $12.9 Million Budget For 2013-2014

Patchogue Village's budget features around a 3.69 percent tax increase.

Medford Student Wins Congressional Art Competition

Harley Dallojacono announced as winner, PMHS students also take second and third.

Patchogue Soldier Receives Silver Star Award

Matthew Loheide, Sergeant 1st Class, received award on Friday for heroic acts during a June 2010 mission in Afghanistan.

Patched In: Village Vomit Talk, BJ's May Come To Bellport, Brookhaven Officials Want FIOS

A weekly video roundup of the top stories in the Patchogue and Medford area from the week of April 5.

Village Agenda: Budget Hearing, Re-Organization

Agenda, proposed budget for Monday's Patchogue Village Board of Trustees meeting.

Brookhaven Sends Clear Signal To Verizon

Town officials lobby communications provider to bring FiOS to area residents and compete with Cablevision.

Report: BJ's Coming To Bellport Outlets

The abandoned shopping center will have three buildings demolished to bring in the wholesale club.

SPCA: Rescued Medford Animals Require Long-Term Care

Donations are being taken to support animals rescued from condemned Medford home, says SPCA.

Boston Flights Coming to MacArthur

Alaska-based PenAir will add flights at Ronkonkoma airport beginning in July.

VIDEO: March 25 Patchogue Village Board Meeting

If you couldn't make it to Village Hall, watch this video of the full meeting.

Photos: Patchogue's 14th Bunny Run, Egg Hunt

Easter-themed event took place Saturday at Father Tortora Park.

Patched In: New Village Upward, Patchogue Fall Festival, E. Patchogue Quizmaster

A weekly video roundup of the top stories in the Patchogue and Medford area from the week of March 30.

Nearby: Fire-Damaged Bellport Home Demolished

Home damaged by fire in Oct. 2010.

Patchogue New Village Building Upwards

Village will be losing the parking lot at the corner of Havens and Main in mid-April during the construction, Ferb said.

Bunny Run Egg Hunt In Patchogue Saturday

The 14th annual event will be at Father Tortora Park.

Group Calls for Longterm Plan for Protecting Coastal Communities

Save the Great South Bay members advocate keeping the new Fire Island breach open and wants greater attention to coastline issues.

Patchogue Fall Festival Coming Oct. 26

Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce's Business Promotion committee organizing new festival.

Brookhaven to Increase Penalties, Ramp Up Laws Against Illegal Landlords

Action is expected to take place at the April 2 town board meeting.

State: Brookhaven To Get $750K More For Road Repairs

Gov. Cuomo's budget increases state funding for road, highway repairs by $75 million.

Patchogue Disabled Army Vet Hugs Obama

Retired Army Sgt. Theresa Hannigan met the President in Israel, reports Newsday.

Village Agenda: Crab Shack, Shorefront Park Fences

Agenda for Monday's Patchogue Village Board of Trustees meeting.

Fifth Play For Peace Soccer Tournament In August

Registration for teams is currently open.

Patchogue Wastewater Treatment Plant Receives Award

H2M to receive Gold Award from American Council of Engineering Companies for their work on the plant.

NY State Drivers' Licenses Going to Black and White

State officials say it will help thwart forgeries in counterfeit markets.

Advocates for Keeping Fire Island Breach Open Start Petition Effort

Pro-breach residents believe the new cut through Fire Island isn't causing more flooding and that closing it is a waste of taxpayer money.

Nearby: Supervisor Romaine Honors Holtsville Nursing Center

Island Nursing and Rehab Center earned Five-Star rating from federal government for quality medical services.

VIDEO: March 11 Patchogue Village Board Meeting

If you couldn't make it to Village Hall, watch this video of the full meeting.

Patched In: Carnegie Library Foundation, Hell's Kitchen, Natural Food Store

A weekly video roundup of the top stories in the Patchogue and Medford area from the week of March 15.

LIRR Adds Trains, Bans Alcohol for St. Patrick's Day

LIRR adds three trains on the Ronkonkoma line for riders heading into New York City for the parade on Saturday. Alcohol is also banned from 12:01 a.m. on Saturday to 5 a.m. on Sunday.

VIDEO: Bellone, Officials On Closing Old Inlet Breach

Raw video from Wednesday's press conference at Shorefront Park.

Patch Clip: Rob Calarco On Old Inlet Breach

Legislator, 7th district, discusses flooding in Patchogue area.

Bellone: "We Want That Breach To Be Closed Now"

County officials blame recent flooding on inlet breach caused by Hurricane Sandy.