A look at some of the top government stories from around Long Island.
Smithtown Highway Supervisor said all town roads should be passable.
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.
The utility said heavier snow, icing and strong winds could increase the possibility of downed wires and associated power outages.
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Governor shows off his sense of humor.
Residents question legality of "rushed vote" for proposed assisted nursing facility on Route 25A.
New Suffolk County legislator-elect decides to retire Dec. 28 as originally scheduled, give up $7,000 in vacation days.
Proposal for three-story skilled nursing facility faces crucial decision on Tuesday.
Governor says renters deserve a break, too.
Suffolk County's legislator-elect to collect pay for 7 vacation days; move approved by ethics board.
St. James company wins bid to grind down tree stumps dumped at town's Montclair Avenue Yard.
County executive announces Monday that he will seek a second term.
EDF Renewable Development is suing the county for $12.5 million after plans for a solar carports in Ronkonkoma never came to fruition.
The Long Island Index unveiled Monday.
Bellone says eight-year contact is fair and will make future officers more affordable.
If you pay your toll in cash to go over the Throgs Neck Bridge into Queens, as of Monday, Dec. 9, stay to the right -- that's where all cash lanes will be, the MTA says.
Governor tours New York food banks and pledges more state assistance.
Town Board votes 3-2 to move forward without a second public hearing despite extensive changes to the plans.
Cuomo says recent presidential poll numbers are pointless because he isn't running.
Abandoned and graffitied commercial structure torn down on Jericho Turnpike.
Federal agency maps areas in county where these tragedies occurred.
Smithtown Town Board will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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SCWA awarded $1.1 million from chemical companies that ignored their commercial clients’ habit of dumping dry cleaning products.
Lawmakers seek changes as motorists get socked with fees even when found not guilty.
A Siena survey shows that Empire State voters are not as high on their governor as they used to be.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Smithtown will work with Brookhaven, Islip to protect lakeshore property, water quality.
Smithtown officials require developer to raze blighted buildings by April 1, 2014.
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