Average homeowner should see their taxes cut by $13.12 for 2014.
Long Island voters opposed the measure by a wide margin.
Smithtown Town Board approves Commack Hess's site plan by 3-2 vote.
Up to four casinos could be built upstate in the next seven years.
Newcomer Rob Trotta wins with 65 percent of the vote.
Democrats Adam Halpern and Rich Macellaro fall short of votes necessary to gain edge in town.
Legislator scores fifth term in office.
Republican Supervisor beats Creighton, Snair at the polls to lead Smithtown for another 4 years.
Polls are open until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Smithtown schools will be closed for a superintendent's conference day.
Your guide to whose names are on the ballot for Suffolk County Legislature on Tuesday.
Your guide to whose names are on the ballot for Town of Smithtown's elected positions on Tuesday.
New Yorkers on Tuesday will decide if judges on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals will be allowed to stay on until they turn 80 years old.
Hillary Rodham Clinton hasn't declared herself a candidate yet, but Sen. Schumer has already endorsed her.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo supports the measure, while editorial boards and elected officials from both sides of the aisle have come out against a plan to allow for more casinos in the state.
Jody Enterprises will pay town $400,000 balance on $1.09 million contract after recycling scheme; contract ends Dec. 31.
Town says progress being made to replenish shorelines eroded by the October 2012 Superstorm's high tides, strong waves.
Fuel NY Initiative would allow the region to tap into more than 3 million gallons of gas held locally at Northville Industries.
Lawmakers start online petition seeking supporters.
'Come See the Comeback' highlights the progress made since Sandy slammed Long Island and other New York communities a year ago.
About 37,000 have already enrolled.
Town of Smithtown proposes $104.3 million budget for 2014; dips into reserve funds while cutting taxes.
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New York officials said about 150,000 people have signed up through the state.
Local legislator says veterans need not pay for a distinction that was earned.
New York Post says state leaders are courting the Donald.
The Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation said it is considering an appeal.
Suffolk County Parks sponsoring 10-week program led by former Montauk charter skipper Captain Jerry McGrath.
Residents drop off more than 88,000 pounds of liquid mercury, paint thinners and other hazardous household items.
Horlsey had been temporarily filling in new role as deputy presiding officer.
Cuomo added that if the debt ceiling isn't increased, it would damage state revenues and would lead to sizable job losses throughout all sectors.
See just how unpopular Congress is these days.
Supervisor Vecchio seeks more time for town officials to review and consider the agreement.
The improvements will be made in 2014.
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Deal gives county $70 million in cash.
State Sen. Lee Zeldin and George Demos, both Republicans who have run before, have their sights on Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop's seat.
St. Johnland Developmental Group attorney says the town's Board of Zoning Appeals failed to render a verdict after the public hearing.