Suffolk Approves Sale-Lease Back of County Headquarters

Deal gives county $70 million in cash.

Zeldin, Demos Ready To Go After Bishop's Seat in 2014

State Sen. Lee Zeldin and George Demos, both Republicans who have run before, have their sights on Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop's seat.

Whisper Landing Developers Sue Town, Smithtown BZA for Rights to Build

St. Johnland Developmental Group attorney says the town's Board of Zoning Appeals failed to render a verdict after the public hearing.

The Shutdown: Helping Dems?

All eyes are on the 2014 Congressional race.

Proposed Route 347 Gas Station Up for Public Hearing

Smithtown Board of Zoning Appeals to hear out residents on plans to build gas station on corner of Route 347 and Route 111.

Smithtown to Consider Joining Effort to Preserve Lake Ronkonkoma

Smithtown Town Board will hold a public meeting 2 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall.

Residents Furious KPE II's Back at Work, But Town's Hands Are Tied

Town Attorney John Zollo says KPE II's work is within the legal limits set by court.

Last Chance: Register to Vote in New York

Here is everything you need to know if you still need to register.

Cuomo: One Million Apply for STAR Exemption

The new registration system was set up to cut down on double dipping.

Suffolk Pol to Draft State 'Revenge Porn' Ban

State senator to draft legislation, says illegal use of nude images and 'selfies' must be stopped.

Governor Launches Tax Relief Panel

Former Gov. George Pataki. and former state comptroller H. Carl McCall join state panel that will try to trim business, corporate and income tax burden.

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County Program to Help Low Income, Homeless Vets

Services for Veteran Families helps families with financial, employment and housing struggles.

Siena Poll: Cuomo Has High Downstate Approval

High Traffic Slams New York Health Exchange Website

The state placed a bulletin on the homepage, asking "users who are unable to log in to come back to the site later when these issues will be resolved."

Bishop: I Should Get Paid Because The Constitution Says So

Do you think elected officials should still get paid during shutdown?

Smithtown's Proposed 2014 Town Budget Aims to Cut Taxes

Town of Smithtown proposes $104.3 million budget for 2014; dips into reserve funds while cutting taxes.

New York Law Protects Children Born of Rape

The law eliminates a loophole where certain convicted rapists could request visitation or custody.

Week 1: Demolition Brings Down Bavarian Inn's Outer Walls

Progress on the county's demolition of the former restaurant and catering hall.

Joblessness Dropping on Long Island

Unemployment rate at 6.2 percent in August.

Post Office Looks to Increase Stamp Prices Again

The move is expected to generate $2 billion in new revenue for the postal service.

Comptroller: Suffolk Among Most 'Fiscally Stressed' in NY

Suffolk, Rockland, and St. Lawrence counties, as well as the city of Poughkeepsie, the town of Fishkill and the village of Islandia top state's watch list.

Proposed Cell Antenna Will Be Center of Debate Thursday Night

Smithtown Town Board to hear proposal to increase height of cell antenna at Paul J. Fitzpatrick Country Club.

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Northern State Evening Lane Closures Extended

Road closed between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. weeknights between Exit 42 in Dix Hills to the intersection with Veterans Memorial Highway in Hauppauge.

Report: Long Island Ready for 'Bumpy' Obamacare Launch

Nonpartisan group's report points fingers at state gridlock over health insurance exchange.

Vecchio Closes Campaign Office on Main Street

Smithtown Supervisor shuts down headquarters after success in Republican Primary.

Photos: Demolition Of Bavarian Inn Inches Forward

Asbestos removal ongoing at the blighted building.

Judge Blocks Suffolk Merger of Treasurer, Comptroller

County will appeal, hopes to get the referendum on November ballot.

Demolition Crews Move In to Raze Bavarian Inn

Construction equipment is on site as demolition begins of former landmark restaurant

Watch: Bulldozers Tear Down Bavarian Inn ... Sort Of

With asbestos remediation still slated for the former catering hall, only some of the outside structures and retaining walls came down Monday.

Town Approves Further Dredging of the Nissequogue River

Suffolk contractor hopes to begin dredging in Kings Park as early as this Saturday.

Vecchio Calls for Suffolk GOP Party Leader to be Ousted

Smithtown Supervisor calls out John Jay LaValle for act of party disloyalty in Republican primaries.

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Suffolk Eyes Stepping Up Fight Against Ticks

New legislation would charge the county’s Vector Control to include tick abatement measures.

Town Hosts Fall Blood Drive, Supply at Critical Levels

New York Blood Center announced last Friday its supply levels are at critical levels, seeking donations.

Demolition Day Set for Bavarian Inn

Local officials will kick off Sept. 23 demolition of former Lake Ronkonkoma restaurant with small ceremony.

Suffolk Legislature Green Lights Bavarian Inn Demolition

Dilapidated site tests positive for asbestos as lawmakers approve funding and contract for removal.

Town Spends $101K Tearing Down Blighted Homes, 'Bamboo' House Next

Demolition of 7 Hadley Drive and 30 Helen Avenue finished in recent months, 436 Edgewood Avenue is next.

Bishop Says Allegations Against Him Are 'Politically Motivated'

The Committee on Ethics said this week it will review the matter.