A look at some of the top government stories from around Long Island.
Do you notice a hike in your electric bill?
Village officials have asked residents to stay off the roads
County executive announces Monday that he will seek a second term.
One councilman said the board should not put recreation over public safety.
EDF Renewable Development is suing the county for $12.5 million after plans for a solar carports in Ronkonkoma never came to fruition.
The new plan would allow towns to tape meetings on their own — with the ability to record many more meetings for public viewing.
With special districts voting in new officials on December 10 across Long Island, new interactive site helps voters know how, when and where to vote.
Bellone says eight-year contact is fair and will make future officers more affordable.
Governor tours New York food banks and pledges more state assistance.
Cuomo says recent presidential poll numbers are pointless because he isn't running.
A half century later, the memories remain vivid; we'd love to hear yours.
Federal agency maps areas in county where these tragedies occurred.
Bellies are only getting bigger across the state. Find out where your county ranks.
SCWA awarded $1.1 million from chemical companies that ignored their commercial clients’ habit of dumping dry cleaning products.
Lawmakers seek changes as motorists get socked with fees even when found not guilty.
A Siena survey shows that Empire State voters are not as high on their governor as they used to be.
Almost 50 percent of Southold's residents are age 50 or older, statistics show.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
The forum will explore resources available to seniors in Southold Town.
Do you dare cross these paths? Roads ranked by highest daily traffic.
Long Island voters opposed the measure by a wide margin.
The budget hearings will take place at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Southold Town Hall.
Up to four casinos could be built upstate in the next seven years.
The current slate of council members ran largely unopposed on Shelter Island.
Al Krupski said it's his familiarity with East End issues that garnered him such wide voter support.
The GOP took the lead in the Southold Town elections Tuesday night.
Now that the polls have closed, tell Patch who got your vote.
Polls are open today as voters make town, county and statewide decisions.
With the arrival of Election Day, your mailbox should be a little lighter.
A Democrat is taking on two incumbents for a Shelter Island town board seat.
Who will you vote for on Election Day?
New Yorkers on Tuesday will decide if judges on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals will be allowed to stay on until they turn 80 years old.
Hillary Rodham Clinton hasn't declared herself a candidate yet, but Sen. Schumer has already endorsed her.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo supports the measure, while editorial boards and elected officials from both sides of the aisle have come out against a plan to allow for more casinos in the state.
What projects would you like to see kick off?
There are two chances to get involved in local government on Monday night.