Brookhaven Garbage Pick-up Canceled On Monday For Juneteenth

Normal service for the public will resume at the landfill on Tuesday.

Suffolk Leg Approves Hiring Of Counsel On Asylum Seekers: Reports

The measure allows an outside attorney to explore legal options on the possible relocation of asylum seekers, Newsday reported.

Suffolk Leg To Vote On Hiring Counsel To Discuss Migrants: Report

"The idea behind this is to hire outside counsel that has expertise in municipal law," Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey told Newsday.

Suffolk Exec Steve Bellone Issues Emergency Order On Migrant Housing

It formalizes county opposition to busing asylum seekers to random hotels; requires county permission to contract with outside agencies.

Suffolk Leg To Vote On Hiring Counsel To Weigh In On Migrants: Report

Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey says it will vote to “pursue any and all legal options," Newsday reported.

LI Supes' To Feds On Migrants: 'Step Up And Stop Finger-Pointing'

Pols want "it understood that the migrant issue and their placement" in NY is "the sole responsibility of the federal government."

$20M Infrastructure Investment Coming To Sachem Area: Suffolk Pols

The funds will help protect water quality and spur economic development, officials say.

Brookhaven Highway Department Offers Free Safety Programs This Spring

Child safety seat checks, a teen driver safety program and a bicycle rodeo are on the calendar.

Town Of Brookhaven Honors Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

Frank Rivera founded Sarcoidosis of Long Island in 2012 after being diagnosed with the disease in 2011.

Jail Time For Airbnb, VRBO Hosts? 100s Oppose Brookhaven Plan

Legislation proposes fines up to $6,000 or jail for property owners who rent out their homes for stays less than 28 days.

Republican Neil Manzella Wins Brookhaven's 3rd CD: Suffolk BOE

Manzella garnered 1,255 votes to Democratic challenger Allyson Bass' 1,215, unofficial results show.

Town And Dime Community Bank Announce Recycling Event Schedule

Events include paper shredding, e-waste disposal and a supervised prescription drug drop-off program in every Brookhaven Council District.

Romaine Joins American Muslims Of Suffolk County To Celebrate Ramadan

The supervisor was a guest speaker during “The Flavors of Ramadan” celebration earlier this month.

$26M Long Island MacArthur Airport Revamp Begins: Report

The project includes a new roof, the replacement of three baggage terminals, and a new air purification system, Newsday reported.

Long Island MacArthur Airport Named To New York Superfund List: DEC

It will investigate "to define the full nature and extent of the contamination and take appropriate action," officials said.

Historic LI Revolutionary War Manor's Donation Approved By Brookhaven

The 126-acre property was set aside for public purposes by Eugenia H.T. Smith in 1955.

LI Town Plans Take Over Of Historic Revolutionary War-Era Manor

"This is not only local history; This is national history." - Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico

Superintendent Announces Scholarship Opportunity For Graduates

High school seniors residing within Brookhaven Town can apply for one of two $500 Highway Superintendent’s Association scholarships.

Kevin LaValle Sworn In As New Brookhaven Town Clerk

The former councilman has stepped down from his post, creating a vacancy on the Town Council. A special election is expected.

Brookhaven Parking Violation Amnesty Program Offers 50% Discount

There's about 12,000 overdue parking violations amounting to over $3.5 million in outstanding tickets, officials said.

Kevin LaValle Wins Brookhaven Town Clerk Seat: Unofficial Results

The special election decided who will take the place of longtime clerk Donna Lent, according to unofficial results from the BOE.

Brookhaven Approves 2.5% Pay Increase For Blue-Collar Unit: Report

The union's members were working without a contract since the last expired in December 2019, includes retroactive pay, Newsday reported.

$1B Ronkonkoma Hub Development Renamed Station Yards: Report

There will be a focus on making it more spacious for both residents and shoppers, as well as on local brands, Newsday reported.

Brookhaven ZBA Chair Paul DeChance Steps Down For Southold Town Post

The Town Board plans to appoint former district court judge Howard Bergson to the position.

Town Of Brookhaven Meetings In 2023

There's 19 between January and December.

Gov. Hochul Signs Off On Jake's 58's Expansion: Report

Suffolk OTB will construct a building next door as part of a $200 million expansion within the next two years, Newsday reported.

'Zombie House' Demos Stalled In Brookhaven Over Cyberattack: Officials

Supervisor fears the county "is extremely hamstrung and will be for some time in the future as a result of this attack."

Brookhaven Dems, GOP Make Picks For Town Clerk Post

Former South Country BOE member Lisa DiSanto, a Democrat, will run against Republican Councilman Kevin LaValle.

Suffolk Property Tax Refunds Backlogged Since Cyberattack: Report

Lawmakers are expected to discuss on Wednesday moving the comptroller's payment process to a cloud-based system, Newsday reported.

'No Definitive Written Plan' For Suffolk Cyberattack Recovery: Report

There's “no dedicated security professionals with the appropriate level of responsibility and accountability.": report obtained by Newsday.

Suffolk Cyberattack Impact Concerns Child Care Providers: Report

Social service vendors question if business information and personal information of clients has been compromised, Newsday reports.

Brookhaven Town Approves $330M Budget For 2023: Report

It will raise taxes by two percent for the average homeowner, Newsday reported.

Supervisor Romaine Speaks To Suffolk County Alliance Of Chambers

A breakfast and networking event was held Nov. 14.

Brookhaven Town Clerk Donna Lent Retires After Nine Years In Office

Deputy Town Clerk Lauren Thoden will take up Lent’s former post until a special election is held to fill the position.

New Suffolk Legislative Districts Approved: Report

The populations are equal and there are four districts where ethnic minorities are in the majority, Newsday​ reported.

Suffolk Lawmakers Approve $3.4 Billion Budget: Report

It increases spending by about 1.5 percent while allocating more funding for cyber security and law enforcement, Newsday reported.

Suffolk Voters Approve Term Limits For County Officials: Report

The measure was passed 438,755 votes or 85.9 percent to 72,027 votes​ or ​14.1 percent, Newsday reported.

New York's Clean Water, Air, And Jobs Act Bond Vote Passes: Reports

The proposition garnered 3,337,679​ votes or 59.06 percent to 1,627,936 votes or 28.80 percent, according to the state Board of Elections.

Assemb. Doug Smith Has Been Reelected To NY's 5th AD: Newsday

He garnered 32,743 votes or 67.31 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Suffolk County Board of Elections.

Assemb. Michael Fitzpatrick Reelected To NY's 8th AD: Newsday

He garnered 40,978 votes or 68.44 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Suffolk County Board of Elections.