Civic Association Calls for Stiffer Penalties for Rooming House Landlords

Organization also hopes to create a map of the illegal housing problem in the community.

Romaine Offers Recommendations For Future Storms

In the wake of the snow removal failures in Brookhaven, Supervisor plans to submit multiple suggestions to whomever wins the March 5 highway superintendent race.

Romaine Meets With Brookhaven Highway Dept.

Officials meet face-to-face to discuss Town's response to the blizzard.

Brookhaven Town Hall Reopens Following Bomb Scare

Police said call came from a location in Nassau County.

Romaine: I'll Accept Some Responsibility

In addressing snow removal efforts, supervisor says workers did they best they could and in hindsight he would not have gone on vacation.

Romaine Sorry for Absence, But Pins Blame On Highway Department

Brookhaven supervisor apologizes to residents but says highway department does not report to him or the town board.

UPDATE: 27-Year Employee to Replace Highway Department Head

Supervisor Ed Romaine will hold a press conference on Thursday, according to Newsday.

Locals' Frustration Grows as Un-Plowed Roads Linger

Brookhaven officials have not responded to requests for comment regarding streets that have not yet been plowed.

Romaine Out of Town During Blizzard

Town Board members say supervisor’s absence hindered Brookhaven cleanup from historic storm.

Councilman Blasts 'Complete' Breakdown of Highway Department After Blizzard

In a letter to town officials, town councilman Steve Fiore-Rosenfeld questions whether there was a clear plan or proper preparation ahead of time.

UPDATED: LIPA Reports Local Power Outages Nearly All Fixed

According to Brookhaven Town, more than 1,000 were without power as of late Saturday night.

Abandoned Cars Delay Brookhaven's Plows

Daylong closure of State, County roadways hinders Town's ability to get equipment in to clear snow.

Brookhaven Asks Residents to Report Un-Plowed Roads Online

Brookhaven Town creates web-based form for residents to report unplowed roads.

County OKs Water Monitoring of Flax Pond

Rises in level, water quality to be watched by USGS.

Town Cracks Down on Off-Campus Rooming House

Recent changes to town code to define the term "family" have yielded results in at least one case.

Saturday Mail Delivery to End, Postal Service Announces

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?

DOT Close to Awarding Contract for Route 347 Construction

Route 112 intersection to be expanded with additional lanes, jug handles for turning.

Hospital CEO, School of Medicine Dean Say Overtime at Hospital is Justified

Dr. L. Reuven Pasternak and Dr. Kenneth Kaushansky published a letter in Newsday explaining the practice of overtime is standard in the health care industry.

Long Island Museum Receives $80K in State Grants

Funds will be used to support programs and general operating expenses, and will help complete the renovations being done in the Carriage Museum.

Flanagan Announces New Breast Cancer Detection Regs

Plain-language reports required when dense breast tissue, which can mask tumors, is found.

Senate Passes $50.5 Billion Disaster Relief Bill

The federal aid will help communities on both the south shore and north shore recover from Hurricane Sandy.

Mailing a Letter Gets More Expensive

U.S. Postal Service rates are set to change on Jan. 27.

Report: SBU Hospital Second in New York in Overtime Payments

Hospital paid more than $14.5 million in overtime costs in 2012.

Three Village, Port Jeff Leaders Wary of Town's Proposed Next Gen Housing Code

Some area civic groups leery of proposed mixed-use development while others feel it's key to redeveloping downtown areas.

Legislator Hahn Re-Appointed to Head Environmental and Planning Committee

Hahn is in her second year as county legislator representing the Fifth Legislative District.

When Can I File My 2012 Tax Return?

The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season.

Three Village Readers Say Mental Health is Big Issue in New State Gun Law

Many support regulation as long as medical assistance for mentally ill is addressed as well.

South Setauket Intersection Proposal Yields Debate Over Safety, Convenience

Residents' reactions mixed over the proposed changes at the intersection of Nicolls Road and Hawkins Road.

Vietnam Vet Pushing for Write-In Votes in Town Highway Super Race

Michael DePaoli says it's an uphill battle.

South Setauket Nicolls Road Intersections to See Changes

Residents are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. at Suffolk Community College.

Romaine: Community Needs To Weigh In Before 'College Town' Idea Moves Forward

Supervisor says he is not altogether opposed to the idea, but that it needs more discussion.

Romaine Pledges More Enforcement Against Illegal Housing

Hot-button issue has many in Three Village concerned; town supervisor responds.

Walsh Abandons GOP, Will Face Losquadro in Highway Super Race

Councilwoman will run on the Democratic line in special election on March 5.

New State Laws for 2013

Take a look at this list of measures that took effect in New York State on New Year's Day.

Taxes Will Increase 18 Percent in Head of the Harbor

Newsday reports residents will face an increase of more than $300 in 2013.

Brookhaven Notebook: Town Gets New Deputy Supervisor, Chief-of-Staff

Dan Panico replaces Kathy Walsh as deputy supervisor; former town attorney Garrett Swenson tapped as chief-of-staff.

Report: Englebright Can Collect Pension While Still Holding Office

Local state assemblyman, 66, was voted in for a 12th term in November.

Brookhaven, Suffolk County Won't Hold Joint Special Elections

Suffolk County legislature sets special election for Jan. 15; no date set yet for Brookhaven town special election.

Brookhaven Officials Respond to Drug Bust Involving Town Employee

Supervisor and highway superintendent will meet to discuss ways to prevent similar abuses of town resources in the future.

NRA to Make Announcement Friday; What Do You Want to Hear From Them?

Fairfax-headquartered group issues statement about preventing future tragedies after shooting in Connecticut.