Romaine Gets Republican Nod for Supervisor

Brookhaven Republicans overlook heavy public criticism of Romaine for blizzard response.

Hurricane Season is Here: Are You Ready?

Long Island leaders say they're working with the Red Cross; urge residents to be prepared.

Anti-Obama Political Group Sets Up On 25a In Miller Place

Suffolk Cops Pledge Drunken Boating, Driving Crackdown Memorial Day Weekend

Police to set up checkpoints along roads, waterways.

Demolition Begins On Condemned Rocky Point Home

Condemned home on the verge of falling down the bluff is being carefully demolished.

Suffolk Notebook: Cops Double Down on Buckling Up

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

Shoreline Stabilization Project Begins In Sound Beach

Audit Shows Brookhaven Paving Oversight Up to Grade

"The Town has good controls and monitoring over asphalt road-surfacing projects and the payment of prevailing wages," the report notes.

Sound Off: How Dangerous Is This Home?

Home on edge of cliff near Rocky Point's Friendship Beach a concern for many in the area.

New Town Highway Maintenance Facility Being Built

Facility, to be located in Holtsville, is expected to improve storm responsiveness.

Losquadro To Outline Brookhaven Highway Dept. Improvements

Highway superintendent will be in Holtsville Monday to discuss his plans to enhance efficiencies.

Suffolk Notebook: County Health Clinics to Be Consolidated

A look at the latest county-wide developments.

Anker's Legislation Aims to Improve Response Time to School Emergencies

School hotline will have direct line to 911 supervisor.

Rocky Point's Maertz Declares Candidacy for New York State Assembly

Jennifer Maertz, D-Rocky Point, announced her candidacy Monday for the Second Assembly District.

PHOTO: Rocky Point Civic Discusses County Water Quality

Presentation given on Suffolk County water quality.

Suffolk Notebook: DA Investigates County’s Sandy Cleanup

Grand jury subpoenas served to officials including County Executive Steve Bellone.

Democratic Candidate Emerges in Town Supervisor Race

Brookhaven Democratic Committee taps former Suffolk legislator as its candidate.

Rocky Point Historical Society Recognized for Saving Hallock House

Historical Society recognized by county for efforts in saving oldest standing home in Rocky Point.

Mt. Sinai Mosque Approved With New Conditions

Mosque proposal approved by town planning board Monday.

Suffolk Notebook: Suffolk College Eyes Tuition Hike

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

Cuomo: Transitional Housing Extended Again for Sandy Victims

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

Last Chance: Put Brush Debris to the Curb for Town-Wide Special Pickup

Highway superintendent reminds residents to put bulk brush debris out by Sunday evening.

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.

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

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

PHOTO: Mt. Sinai Students Honored by Town for Bay Scallop Bowl Victory

Town Board honor Mount Sinai students for winning the New York Regional Bay Scallop Bowl.

New Chairman Tapped for Brookhaven Dems

Party members hope new chairman Anthony Parlatore will help them beat the GOP in November.

Brookhaven Town Leaders: 'We Want FiOS'

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

Councilwoman Announces Tax Grievance, 'Shed the Meds' Events

Events set for the first week of April in Mt. Sinai at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center.

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

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

Town Exploring Ways to Combat Illegal Rooming Houses

Renting single rooms in a single-family house is already illegal, but town supervisor Ed Romaine said the town is stepping up enforcement against unscrupulous landlords who do so.

Are Energy Drinks are too Dangerous for Kids?

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

Erosion Threatens Another Sound Beach Home, & Homeowner's Association

Hurricanes, blizzards and other extreme conditions have increased erosion even further in Sound Beach, putting homes in danger.

Dem Candidates Emerge for Assembly Seat

Five candidates have expressed interest, while a Riverhead Town Councilman backed out of a bid for a GOP seat. Meanwhile, the status of the special election itself remains up in the air.

Marine Band Skips Parade After All

After back and forth, Marine Band prohibited from leading St. Patrick's Day Parade in the end.

Illegal Trailer Condemned on Magnolia Road in Rocky Point

Town's Law Department condemns trailer being used as illegal residence.

Losquadro Sworn In As Highway Super

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

Spotlight: Town Announces Three Upcoming Events at Senior Center

Councilwoman Jane Bonner will sponsor three upcoming events at the senior center in Mt. Sinai.

Town, Civic Eyeing Issues With Cedar Beach Bar

Brookhaven and the Mt. Sinai Civic will monitor the bar and grille this season.