During the current thaw, workers are busy with potholes repairs across Long Island.
Legislative committees are set to begin meeting on February 3.
A look at some of the top government stories from around Long Island.
Sanders and salters have been dispatched to area roads to deal with Friday's icy driving conditions.
Hahn was sworn in last Thursday.
Students participate in a slew of events during the first half of the school year at the middle school.
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.
Town of Brookhaven takes snow fall very seriously.
Governor shows off his sense of humor.
Governor says renters deserve a break, too.
A new report based on the five Common Core hearings offer some proposed changes.
County executive announces Monday that he will seek a second term.
Fee of $250 required of property owners of abandoned homes.
Councilman Steve Fiore-Rosenfeld continues to move forward on securing an old racing site in Port Jefferson Station.
EDF Renewable Development is suing the county for $12.5 million after plans for a solar carports in Ronkonkoma never came to fruition.
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.