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Brookhaven IDA Closes on Apartment Complex Proposed for Patchogue River
An intended 262-unit, four-story rental apartment complex, featuring affordable and workforce housing, is slated for the Village of Patchogue, courtesy of 214 Main Owner, LLC, of Farmingdale, which is an affiliate of Nord Development Group.
Call it a Comeback! You Can’t Kill Kilwin’s in Patchogue
Christine and Brian Viscount, owners of Port Jefferson Kilwins since 2017, stepped in to re-open the briefly out of commission Patchogue Main Street location this summer.
Long Island Cares: Harry Chapin Food Bank Awarded Grant to Aid East End Veterans
The non-profit learned it was awarded a $50,000 grant by New York State back in June.
Summer of Smooth: Another Shirley Paving Project Completed
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Michael Loguercio have announced the completion of a $400,000 Shirley paving project.
White Collar Corruption: Melville Attorney Arrested for $400K-Plus Real Estate Loan Theft
Michael Tulchiner allegedly stole $413,237 designated to be used for a loan payoff in connection with a property sale, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
Three Cheers for the Musketeers! “America 250” Celebrated in Bay Shore Reenactment Prelude
In conjunction with the County’s upcoming 250th Anniversary Commemorative Planning Committee, Romaine and company—which included reenactors tabbed to play former heads of state such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson—provocatively promised a celebration “like you’ve never seen” come Fourth of July 2026.
LI Legend Billy Joel’s Past Loves and Languish Tackled in Sprawling New Doc
Directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin cut together “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” in express collaboration with the titular man of the hour, nay, 5 hours’ worth of said enlightening BTS entertainment—and then some.
Suffolk Sheriff, Brookhaven Host an East End National Night Out to Remember in Ridge
Fireman’s Memorial Park in Ridge played host to a resounding success on Tuesday, August 5th. Over 2,000 residents flocked to partake in a myriad of slammin’ summer activities.
Blood Drive Benefits: Mets Tickets for Nesconset, Ronkonkoma Day Donors
In coordination with the New York Blood Center, donors who give blood at either event will receive free tickets to see the New York Mets during the final sprint of their 2025 playoff hunt.
“I Declare Bankruptcy!” exclaims Okeha Castle Owner in Last-Ditch Property Protection Plea
Gary Melius, owner of the 22-acre Oheka Castle estate since 1984, filed for bankruptcy just prior to a since-cancelled foreclosure sale set for Thursday, August 7th.
A Successful Performance Audit for Suffolk County's Traffic and Parking Violations Agency
Issued on July 9th, the audit's objective was to determine if TPVA properly reported revenues received to the New York State Justice Court Fund.
Happy Gilmore 2: An Avant-Garde Adam Bomb We Love to Watch in the Dark
The never-promised but happily welcomed sequel to Sandler's classic 1996 sports comedy is currently streaming on Netflix.
Game On: Late-Blooming Comedy “BASEketball” Coming to H-Town’s Arthouse Cult Cafe
Tickets for the Sept. 27th showing of this underrated sports satire are $16 for the public and $10 for members.
Behind Bars: Sound Beach Man Sentenced 8 Years for Weapons, Cocaine in House with Child
Court documents confirm the defendant possessed illegal weapons and narcotics in a home with a 7-year-old present.
West Nile on Long Island: 14 Mosquitoes Test Positive for Virus
The samples were taken from Dix Hills, Holtsville, Lindenhurst, Melville, Nesconset, Northport, Rocky Point, St. James and West Babylon.
Smooth Roads for Shirley: $1.9 Million Pavement Project Completed
This week, Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig announced that 18 roads in Shirley have been totally resurfaced.
Remember the Fallen: Calverton Memorial Service for WWII-Perished Air Force Lieutenant Set for Aug. 13
A US Army Air Force First Lieutenant during WWII who never had a proper burial, a 21-year-old Cleary and a crew of 10 were reported “missing in action” after their plane was shot down in Italy on December 10th, 1944.
From the Comptroller’s Office: Suffolk County Audit Division Gets Strong Marks From Independent Review
In a letter to Comptroller Kennedy, ALGA praised the County Audit Division’s organization skills, audit reports, and operational thoroughness.
Term Limits in Suffolk: Romaine, McCaffrey Team Up to Sign Preservation Act
Despite Gov. Hochul’s “Even-Year Elections” law of 2023, the landmark initiative unanimously passed to amend the County Charter to extend legislator terms countywide from two to four years.
Attempted Vehicular Murder: Coram Woman Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
“What began as a disagreement should never have escalated to this level of violence,” said DA Tierney.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Water Warning: Authority Says Heavy Summer Usage Threatens Suffolk’s Supply
Officials urge immediate conservation to protect water pressure and firefighting capability.
Justice Department Releases Suffolk County Police Department from Monitoring
After eleven years of oversight, the US Department of Justice announced that it will end federal oversight of the Suffolk County Police Department.