Losquadro Sworn In As Highway Super

Former Assemblyman Dan Losquadro officially takes the reigns at Highway Department after Farmingville ceremony.

VIDEO: Panelists Discuss Economic Benefits of Immigration Reform

Economic advantages discussed in first question to panel.

Photos: Economic Benefits of Immigration Reform Panel

Panel hosted at Congregational Church of Patchogue Monday.

Village Approves Carnegie Library Foundation Bidding

Dep. Mayor estimates early spring construction of the foundation.

Immigration Reform Forum At Congregational Church Monday

Forum to include Congressman Tim Bishop, representatives from various organizations.

Nearby: Attias Property Owner Cleans Up Lot, Roadways

Islip Town officials react quick to feedback regarding litter and garbage on Broadway Avenue in Sayville.

LI Cares Food Drive Collecting Post-Sandy Items

Items can be dropped off at Leg. Calarco's office.

Spring Forward, Change Smoke Detectors

The time change will take place at 2 a.m. Sunday.

VIDEO: Feb. 25 Patchogue Village Board Meeting

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

Brookhaven Officials: 'We Are Prepared For This One'

Town has more than 700 snow removal vehicles on standby to respond to nor'easter forecast to hit the area Wednesday night.

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Vote Tuesday

Polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Will Third Time Be the Charm for Fire Island Cleanup?

Army Corps issues yet another contract award to get debris off barrier beach by end of March.

Snow Removal Remains Hot Topic In Highway Supt. Race

Candidates offer thoughts on how to improve Highway Department, but differ on how to pay for new initiatives.

Brookhaven Looks To Improve Highway Department

Town board approves proposals from supervisor, but two Democrats speak out against raising fees for outside contractors.

LIA: Teens Fundraise to Support Carnegie Library

Teen Friends of the Patchogue-Medford Library organization raise and donate $500 for restoration, reports LI Advance.

Jones: Pat-Med School District Could Be Affected By Sequestration

Assistant Superintendent of Business discusses the possible automatic federal budget cuts at Monday's Board of Education meeting.

Romaine: Sequester Could Delay Sandy Aid

Town Supervisor says if federal government fails to reach an agreement by Friday, Brookhaven could be weighed down by Sandy's costs.

Reminder: Town Highway Sup. Candidate Forum Wednesday

Meet The Candidates taking place at Medford Fire Department.

Federal Budget Cuts Could Impact Local Head Start Programs

As President, Congress squabble over sequester, area youngsters could lose much needed education programs.

Brookhaven Officials To Focus on Highway Dept. Improvements

Town board set to vote on Supervisor Ed Romaine's proposals at Tuesday's meeting at Town Hall.

Fiore-Rosenfeld, Romaine Spar in Public Over Plowing

Councilman Steve Fiore-Rosenfeld, who blew the whistle on Romaine's absence during the blizzard, holds supervisor accountable for road clearing debacle.

Town Highway Sup. Candidates Coming to Medford FD

Meet the Candidate Night taking place Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Business Owners Mixed On Possible Alive After Five Changes

Some restaurant owners are happy and unhappy with the possible family-oriented shift for Alive After Five, former AA5 coordinator also weighs in.

Romaine Offers Recommendations For Future Storms

In the wake of the snow removal failures in Brookhaven, Supervisor plans to submit multiple suggestions to whomever wins the March 5 highway superintendent race.

Romaine Meets With Brookhaven Highway Dept.

Officials meet face-to-face to discuss Town's response to the blizzard.

Brookhaven Town Hall Reopens Following Bomb Scare

Police said call came from a location in Nassau County.

Patchogue CDA: FEMA At Patchogue Theatre Thursday

Agency will present information, answer questions and sign ups for a new community organization will be at the event.

Snow Removal Focus Of Brookhaven Highway Supt. Debate

Kathy Walsh and Dan Losquadro agree Highway Department needs more funding, propose changes.

Closures and Special Schedules for Presidents' Day

Local institutions will be closed and public transportation will operate on a special schedule in observance of Presidents' Day

Suffolk Notebook: Split Ownership of Foley Nursing Home Proposed

Legis. Thomas Barraga suggests private buyers pay $11.5 million for 50 percent share; run facility for five years.

LIRR Adds Trains in Advance of Snowfall

An additional eight trains will leave Penn Station Wednesday evening, three on Babylon branch.

Brookhaven Supe Returning, Acting Highway Head to Step Down

Supervisor Ed Romaine will hold a press conference on Thursday, according to Newsday.

Romaine Out of Town During Blizzard

Town Board members say supervisor’s absence hindered Brookhaven cleanup from historic storm.

LIRR Service Near-Normal For Monday Commuters

MTA advises a 'kiss and ride' strategy until all parking lots are cleared.

NWS: Medford Has Most Snow In State

Around 33.5 inches of snow reported in Medford according to National Weather Service's unofficial observations.

How To Report Potholes To Patchogue Village

Residents can report potholes to have them added to a complaint list.

Village Calendar: Village Justice Court, Zoning Board Wednesday

Items from Patchogue Village's community calendar.

State Charges Medford Gas Station With Price Gouging

USA Petroleum on Route 112 is one of 13 stations accused by the Attorney General.

Pat-Med Grad Sparks Debate

Hofstra senior Lawrence Daves helps coordinate presidential debate.

Anti-Obama Conservatives Take to the Medford Streets

Tea Party, Conservative Society for Action, deliver bullhorn speeches on Horseblock Road.