GOVERNMENT
Vape Shop’s Move to Chandler Square Will Turn It into Smoke Store
Questions over Port Jeff’s handling of hookah and vape products has become inflamed once again, though the outcome might just be the loss of...
SC Legislators Laud Mobile Stroke Unit
In March of last year, Dr. David Fiorella went before the Suffolk County Health Committee chaired by Legislator William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport) and announced...
Officials Say New Diesel Engines on PJ Line Will Set Back Electrification
As the MTA prepares its budget for the next few years, potentially reducing a massive amount of service due to the pandemic, local officials...
Making Democracy Work: There’s more on the ballot this fall
By Peggy Olness and Nancy Marr
It is said that 90% of Americans have already decided on their choice for President this year. In fact,...
Town Closes on $3.4 Million North Country Road Project
The Town of Brookhaven’s plan to redo the well-tread North Country Road is coming close to completion, with only a stretch in Sound Beach...
New Ferry Building in PJ Gets OK from Zoning BOA
The new planned ferry building in Port Jefferson was granted slight height variances by the village zoning board of appeals for an additional 2...
What’s Happening Post-Pandemic with Rails to Trails
Work is picking up once again on the North Shore Rail Trail project, also known as Rails to Trails. Plans are for a 10-mile...
Brookhaven Unveils Budget, Shows an Average $9 Increase for Town Residents
Lacking any kind of financial aid from county, state or federal sources, Brookhaven town is having to do a lot of the heavy lifting...
Zeldin Shares Thoughts, Outlook for Funding Bill
U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY1) has been in the thick of federal discussions about another program to support state and local governments.
He said the...
Bellone Calls for Federal Aid for Veterans Programs
County officials said the Joseph P. Dwyer program, which provides veterans with peer to peer counseling for post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain...
