A look at some of the top government stories from around Long Island.
Suffolk County Department of Social Services provides information on how to help homeless individuals, or those without home heating oil.
As of noon today, motorists can return to the roadways.
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.
Plan calls for complete New York removal by 2025.
Library Board will be discussing the building Wednesday.
Residents still encouraged to report potholes directly to Patchogue Village Hall.
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.
Village Justice resigns, interim will be appointed.
Economic growth, drug issues are at top of his agenda.
Sanders and salters have been dispatched to area roads to deal with Friday's icy driving conditions.
Rates are 25 cents for 30 minutes in the daytime, 50 cents for 30 minutes or $5 all night in the evening.
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.
Emergency shutdown of roadways lifted beginning at 5 p.m.
Residents advised to continue keeping cars out of the street.
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.
Residents advised to remove vehicles from streets by 6 p.m. Thursday, ahead of winter storm Hercules.
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.
Brookhaven town will pick up Christmas trees placed at the curb from Jan. 6-11.
The utility said heavier snow, icing and strong winds could increase the possibility of downed wires and associated power outages.
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.