A nor’easter struck the region last weekend, bringing high rainfall, wind gusts, and flooding. From Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27, inches of rain poured down on communities and wind …
On a stormy Friday night in Sayville, a group of around 30 volunteers of different backgrounds gathered to organize against a proposed 4.2-million-square-foot Amazon warehouse on Veterans Memorial …
The Town of Brookhaven recently began clearing the way for Blue Point’s newest park at the site of a former gas station. Construction for a new passive park along Purgatory Creek on the …
Save the Great South Bay held their annual Oyster Ball on the shore of Heckscher Park last Saturday, Sept. 12. Thrown as a fundraiser for the nonprofit, Save the Great South Bay’s (STGSB) …
“Not permitted, totally not allowed, banned. And just in case anyone doesn’t get the idea, we, too, are passionate and we, too, care about the residents of this town. And that’s precisely why …
The Sayville Garden Club is pleased to announce its Beautification Awards for 2026. Pictured here are the three homeowners and three business awards given this year. The first is the lovely yard …
Tiny Raccoon Books, at 277 Railroad Avenue in Sayville, recently announced the launch of an electronic waste recycling program at their bookstore. Instead of having materials collect dust in garages, …
The developers of the South Bay Village project at the former Island Hills Golf Club in Sayville have submitted a revised plan to the Town of Islip, which reduces the total number of housing units …
By Joseph Caligiuri The Islip Town Zoning Board gathered for a public hearing on July 22 with Dedi Avner and Laurel Eastman, concerning whether the United American Muslim Association’s …
By Joseph Caligiuri The Islip Town Zoning Board gathered for a public hearing on July 22 with Dedi Avner and Laurel Eastman, concerning whether the United American Muslim Association’s …
The Fire Island National Seashore recently held a public workshop to gauge local interest in potential pathways connecting Fire Island communities to improve safety and accessibility. The …
There is an upcoming public hearing on Aug. 11 for a data center moratorium held by the Islip Town Board. The board voted 4-1 in favor of the hearing on July 14, giving permission to the town clerk …
After the severe winds and rain that blew across Suffolk County on July 4, causing significant local damage, the county, in collaboration with New York State, has developed an online Damage …
The Town of Brookhaven held a public hearing and vote on a motion to impose an 18-month moratorium on data centers in the Town of Brookhaven on Thursday, July 16. After nearly five hours of …
The Rotary Club of Sayville recently installed its new board members, with Rosemarie Libertelli of Bayport brought on as the club’s president. Libertelli said she looks forward to continuing …
Betty Gundlach’s mission to build the St. Joseph the Worker Community Garden in East Patchogue had other stalwarts initially in the mix. Like Joop van der Grinten, a nursery owner who started the …
As the region prepares for the summer’s first heat wave, Islip Town officials are monitoring weather conditions closely and taking steps to keep both its residents and its workforce safe. Town …
After 20 years of serving as stewards at the Scully Estate in Islip, the Seatuck Environmental Association will be moving its operations from the South Shore manor later this year. The …
Roger Dunkerley of Sayville was known by loved ones as an avid sailor and lifelong learner. This summer, the Wet Pants Sailing Association, where Dunkerley served as commodore in 1984, is …
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year after months of negotiations between legislators and lobbyists. The approved $269 billion budget includes increased …
