A look at some of the top government stories from around Long Island.
Plan calls for complete New York removal by 2025.
Members of a hunters' group, however, blasted the plan in force.
County could join Nassau with webcast footage of legislative sessions
Walk-in registration starts Tuesday, online and phone registration begins Wednesday.
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.
The town plans to commence legal action against the property owner.
A regular work session will follow.
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.
Residents without heat can find comfort at the town's human resource center and should contact police in an emergency.
The property-tax relief would be available only if local governments consolidate services.
Residents without heat are urged to stay with a relative or friend or call the police.
The LIE reopened at 8 a.m.
Governor declares statewide emergency as winter storm Hercules nears.
Freezing temperatures and heavy winds will challenge cleanup crews, Suffolk Executive says.
Highway Superintendent Gio Woodson said crews are ready to tackle the snow.
PenAir and US Airways are canceling some flights, Southwest facing delays ahead of winter storm Hercules.
The utility said heavier snow, icing and strong winds could increase the possibility of downed wires and associated power outages.
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Incumbent Supervisor Sean Walter will be sworn in for another term.
The delay is due to the holiday, town officials said.
Riverhead Town Supervisor Sean Walter said he did not believe he would support the plan.
Meanwhile, East Hampton Village elects to move forward, despite stack of petitions.
The town is looking to open up additional land for hunting, the supervisor said.
Arts are essential to a thriving downtown, East End Arts Executive Director Pat Snyder said Thursday.
The proposed Family Community Life Center hit a wall in Riverhead Thursday.
Governor shows off his sense of humor.
The bridge will inject new life into blighted areas of Riverside, civic leaders say.
Governor says renters deserve a break, too.
The home is the fourth of 11 affordable homes to be constructed in the area.