State Sen. Alexis Weik, who serves the 8th Senate District, announced on Dec. 30 that she would not be seeking a new term in Albany this November, for personal reasons. Weik made the …
William Davidson was recently sworn in as a member of the Suffolk County Water Authority Board following his unanimous confirmation by the Suffolk County Legislature on Nov. 25. Davidson replaces …
On Dec. 19, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill in the state legislature that would have reinstated recognition of the Montaukett Indian Nation in New York State, over 100 years after the state …
As we ring in 2026, The Suffolk County News reached out to local community figures to ask them about their resolutions for the new year. Here’s what they have to say heading into the new year. …
The Islip Town Board voted to table an attempted repeal of a portion of the town code that prohibits elected officials from serving in leadership positions in major political parties. The Dec. …
The Mitten Tree concept started at the old Bayport-Blue Point Library, said library director Mike Firestone. “We based it on ‘The Giving Tree’ book by Shel Silverstein,” he said. …
After more than a year regarding allegations of abuse and neglect at the Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center’s zoo by former employees and animal welfare groups, the Brookhaven Town Board …
Residents of the Idle Hour neighborhood of Oakdale passed a proposition for the implementation of the Oakdale Sewer Project’s first phase by a landslide on Dec. 8. Three hundred and …
Demonstrators gathered across the street from a holiday market and parade near Islip Town Hall on Dec. 6 to protest the town’s contract with the federal government for training at the …
Sayville Fire Department Candidate Gene Giacoia won a five-year commissioner term after receiving 82 votes. West Sayville Fire Department Incumbent commissioner Kevin Candido won a …
Sayville kicked off the holiday season with the 19th annual Miracle on Main Street event, following celebrations for Small Business Saturday and a holiday parade earlier in the day on Nov. 29. …
The Suffolk County Legislature is in the process of hearing two bills regulating the use of e-bikes and e-scooters after legislators said they received increased reports of bicycle safety hazards …
Residents in the first phase of the Oakdale Sewer Project in the southern Idle Hour neighborhood will vote on whether to approve the project’s 1A phase on Monday, Dec. 8. Engineers with …
For the second time this year, the Oakdale Civic Association has reorganized its board following the resignations of its president and vice president. After reaching out to community members, …
The Town of Islip held its monthly meeting on Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. in the Islip Town Hall on Main Street. Members of the town board and supervisor Angie Carpenter recognized the start of the holiday …
With the spectacle of recent local elections still fresh in mind, Islip Town native Garrett Petersen is eyeing a higher office—the U.S. House of Representatives. Motivated by a desire to …
Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter has announced the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year, reflecting a balance between maintaining essential services, supporting employees, and …
Members of the greater Sayville community braved the freezing weather on Nov. 11 to gather and honor the men and women who served in the armed forces on Veterans Day. Speeches given by leaders …
Delays in federal food benefits have caused uncertainty for local food pantries, which have reported an increase in donations ahead of their busiest time of the year. Funding for the federal …
Incumbent candidates for local elections held their seats across all town and county races over Suffolk County’s South Shore on Election Day. Republican candidates for Islip and Brookhaven …
