Senator Flanagan will send four different pieces of legislation to the Senate that might impact the way Common Core and other mandatory standards are being handled in school districts.
Non-essential vehicles must be off the roadways by 5:30 p.m.
Stay on top of your taxes this year with a new website designed for The Town of Brookhaven residents.
Keep this page close for up-to-the-minute info.
The Noah Hallock Homestead has become a staple in Rocky Point and thanks to local residents and legislators all of its history will be preserved.
Jaccard founded a safe haven program to allow woman to relinquish their newborns in a safe environment with no questions asked.
A look at some of the top government stories from around Long Island.
Plan calls for complete New York removal by 2025.
Morning and late routes had been added to the 5A bus allowing residents additional service during peak hours.
County could join Nassau with webcast footage of legislative sessions
The governor has pushed for property tax freezes, tax incentives for manufacturers and legalizing the medical use of marijuana.
During the current thaw, workers are busy with potholes repairs across Long Island.
Sanders and salters have been dispatched to area roads to deal with Friday's icy driving conditions.
Anker signs documentation to make her third term in office official.
Appointment brings pay boost for planning expert.
Suffolk Legislator introduced new bill at recent organizational meeting.
Governor plans to lay out tax relief, medical marijuana plans in 1:30 p.m. speech.
E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.
The property-tax relief would be available only if local governments consolidate services.
A special pick-up today will kick-off the new program.
Emergency shutdown of roadways lifted beginning at 5 p.m.
Residents must be off the roads by 9 p.m. and vehicles must be pulled into driveways.
Governor declares statewide emergency as winter storm Hercules nears.
Freezing temperatures and heavy winds will challenge cleanup crews, Suffolk Executive says.
PenAir and US Airways are canceling some flights, Southwest facing delays ahead of winter storm Hercules.
Town trucks have begun to sand and salt the roads, will transition to plowing later in the day.
The utility said heavier snow, icing and strong winds could increase the possibility of downed wires and associated power outages.
Brookhaven town will pick up Christmas trees placed at the curb from Jan. 6-11.
New program will allow residents to combine recycling material in one container with weekly pick-up.
Year in Review: Patch looks back at some of the top political stories.
Airport hopes to attract another major airline.
Town asking residents to put dogs up during four-week renovation project.
Governor shows off his sense of humor.