Town of Brookhaven News

Town of Brookhaven News


Dec 10, 2024

Town of Brookhaven Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting

The Holtsville Ecology Site was home to the 2024 Town of Brookhaven Christmas Tree Lighting, where Santa ditched his sleigh and decided to make a grand appearance by helicopter to countdown the celebration.

Oct 11, 2024

Brookhaven Animal Shelter hosts Halloween dog costume parade with free adoptions

The Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is organizing its annual "Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Parade" on Saturday, October 27, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Children attending the event are encouraged to wear costumes and participate in "Trick or Treating," with opportunities for photos alongside the "costumed canines."

Sep 10, 2024

Brookhaven Animal Shelter to host Oktoberfest event on September 28

On September 28, the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will be featured during Oktoberfest at the Millhouse Inn, located at 284 Mill Road in Yaphank. Doors open at noon. Visitors can meet dogs available for adoption, obtain Matchmaker Forms, get volunteer information, and make donations to support the shelter's animals. Guests will enjoy food, drinks, music, and more.

Aug 26, 2024

Brookhaven offers free jitney and ferry service

Free jitney and ferry transportation will be available to Ho Hum Beach on certain dates in August and September. Advance registration is necessary.

Aug 21, 2024

Councilwoman Bonner visits new playground at Diamond in the Pines Park

Farmingville, NY – On August 20, Councilwoman Jane Bonner met with Coram Civic Association President Kareem Nugdalla and local residents James and Jessica Fanning, along with their children Jack and Penelope and cousin Alicia Cordner, at the new Diamond in the Pines Park playground. Located at 1921 Route 112 in Coram, the park features ball fields, benches, chairs, a gazebo, a multi-purpose field, a playground, restrooms, trails and more.

Aug 20, 2024

LaValle swears in Sound Beach Civic Association officers

Brookhaven Town Clerk swore in the new Sound Beach Civic Association (SBCA) officers during their monthly meeting at the Sound Beach Fire Department headquarters. He was a guest of the organization on August 12.

Aug 20, 2024

Money Matters Mondays to teach financial literacy in Brookhaven for youth ages 16 to 24

Money Matters Mondays presents a comprehensive financial literacy series for youth ages 16 to 24 on Mondays in September. The series is a collaboration between the Town of Brookhaven and the Department of General Services.

Aug 20, 2024

Brookhaven announces annual Keith Romaine Memorial Snapper Derby set for Sept. 8

The town of Brookhaven is partnering with the Montauk Surfcasters Association and the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches to host the annual Keith Romaine Memorial Snapper Derby on Sept. 8. Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig and Supervisor Dan Panico announced it on Aug. 17.

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Investors Throw Millions at Suffolk

The sale of $350 million in Tax Anticipation Notes at 2.94% and $46.4 million in Refunding Serial Bonds at 2.66% was reported by Comptroller John Kennedy. He attributes the impressive number of bidders to the county’s improved credit ratings which resulted in healthy competition, and significant cost savings for the residents of Suffolk County.


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History Comes Alive at Military Museum

The museum is the dream of the nearby Rocky Point VFW Post 6249 membership, whose stories are befitting of the many heroes depicted in the gallery’s hallowed halls. There’s museum advisor Joe Cognitore, the post’s commander, whose Army service in Vietnam earned him a Bronze Star with a “V” for Valor.


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Fort Sumter Pilgrimage Explores Family’s Civil War Legacy

Following the War of 1812 with Britain, President Andrew Jackson realized the need to strengthen the new nation’s coastal defenses, especially to protect the Atlantic entrance to Charleston, the south’s busiest port. Millions of tons of Massachusetts granite created an island at the confluence of the Ashley and the Cooper rivers where none had been before