Town of Brookhaven News
Town of Brookhaven News
Brookhaven Youth Bureau Makes Prom Wishes Come True
If you’re a parent who loves getting a “buy none, get one free” discount for a prom dress for your daughter, the Town of Brookhaven has quite the deal for you.
Local Leader Celebrates Brookhaven Woman’s 102nd Birthday
Not only was February 8th Stella Crennan’s 102nd birthday, but Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig declared it to be “Stella Crennan Day” in the town.
Brookhaven Hosts Black History Month Celebration
Dr. Michelle Raysor delivered the keynote address, and according to Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, she “spoke about the grit necessary to succeed and never give up.”
Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Lights Into Gov. Hochul’s Budget Proposal
“This budget is exceptionally disappointing,” Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro told The South Shore Press this week.
Brookhaven Town Clerk Tosses Hat Into the Ring to Run for Re-Election
Kevin J. LaValle kicked off his 2025 reelection campaign at the Rocky Point VFW Post 6249
Hundreds Celebrate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Annual Brookhaven Town Luncheon
A special “Day of Service” luncheon was held at the Bellport Golf Club to honor the life and memory of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle Welcomes Port Jefferson EMS to Town’s Regional Records Center
State law requires public entities to keep a set of records for a specific length of time, depending on the type of document.
Town Board Honors Red Knights Motorcycle Club
The Brookhaven Town Board honored the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 for co-sponsoring the annual holiday Teddy Bear Run to collect donations of new Teddy Bears for thousands of needy children in Brookhaven Town.
Local Leaders Celebrate Brookhaven Woman Hitting the Century Mark
Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai to celebrate the 100th birthday of Rocky Point resident, Josie Romano.
Brookhaven Supervisor to host battery energy storage system forum
Farmingville, NY - On January 21, Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico will host a forum to discuss Battery Energy Storage Systems and their impact on the community.
Centenarian celebrated by local officials for lifelong contributions
Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined Josie Romano at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai to mark her 100th birthday.
Bellport parks receive significant upgrades from Town of Brookhaven
Farmingville, NY - On January 16, Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Michael Loguercio visited Martha Avenue Park/Tony Gazzola Park in Bellport to discuss recent upgrades completed by the Town of Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department.
Manage Your Money the Right Way in 2025
The Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services wants to help you pay off debt, manage your money, and plan for your fiscal future with their “Prepare for Financial Success in the New Year” series.
Make Your Voice Heard on Future Development in Mastic Beach
Another community meeting on the Beechwood redevelopment of the Mastic Beach Business District will be held on January 16 at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville starting at 6:30 p.m.
Town Expands South Shore Conservation Area
Another wetlands parcel has been added to the South Shore conservation area on the Mastic Peninsula, land off Riviera Drive that has been inundated with flooding.
A Busy Year in Brookhaven
“I want to take a moment to personally thank my clerk's office staff for their hard work and dedication,” LaValle said in announcing the extent of the office’s activity in 2024. “Their diligence and efficiency” made it possible for the town to issue:
New Services in 2025 by Brookhaven Town Clerk
To make it easier for residents to get the details on land use and rezoning applications in their neighborhoods, the Clerk has added QR codes to the informational signs required at the sites. Scanned by cell phones, the codes will direct people to www.BrookhavenNY.gov/TownNotices, where they can click on the project they're interested in to learn more.
Brookhaven Town Seeks Outstanding Women Nominations for 39th Annual Women’s Recognition Awards
The deadline for submission of nominations is Friday, January 17, 2025. Forms are available online at Brookhavenny.gov or by calling the Division of Women’s Services at 631-451-6146.
Celebrating Chanukah
Hanukkah began at sundown on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 and lasts until sundown on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025.
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.
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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.
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.
Purple Heart Day Honors Wounded Warriors—and Its Origins on Long Island
Who knew: the first Purple Heart decoration was made by Gen. Washington here in Suffolk.