Updated: Republicans Go Back to Court to Remove Another Challenger to Esteban

UPDATED: Republican Al White has filed another lawsuit to remove a second candidate challenging Manuel Esteban for the 16th District seat in the Suffolk County Legislature. Rebecca Sanin, the Democrat who was named to replace Sidney Joyner last week after a court ruled him ineligible Read More …

Op-Ed: County Exec Candidates Debate Environment

The environment has long been a leading concern in Suffolk County and thus having a Suffolk County Environmental Executive Forum early in the contest for Suffolk’s highest county government position, county executive, was a natural. Held last week at Stony Brook University, sponsored by the Read More …

Suffolk Water Authority Sets Conservation Policy

The Suffolk County Water Authority is asking residents to conserve water usage by following an odd/even schedule. Homes and businesses with odd-numbered addresses may only water their lawns on odd-numbered days; even-numbered properties can only water on even-numbered days. Watering is not allowed between the Read More …

LI Air Quality Worsens as Wildfires Continue

  Air quality worsened noticeably Friday as smoke continued to come into the state from Canada. The air-quality rating veered into “unhealthy,” which, according to the  Department of Environmental Conservation, means, “Everyone may begin to experience health effects, members of sensitive groups may experience more Read More …

Gardiner Farm Stand Seeking Volunteers

The Greenlawn Centerport Historical Association is looking for volunteers to staff its summer Gardiner farm stand. One volunteer is needed  for each shift, which run from 10am-2pm or 2pm-6pm beginning the week of July 1 for the summer. High school students can earn community service credit Read More …

Robins Living Rent Free on Family’s Front Door

An East Northport family has welcomed some surprise guests that have moved onto their front door. Andrew Jones said he and his wife, Jennifer, were surprised when a pair of  American robins settled into a spring wreath hanging on their front door a few days Read More …

New Trees for Arbor Day at Park in Commack

A newly planted tree got some extra attention Friday as town officials marked Arbor Month under overcast skies at Sunshine Acres Park in Commack. Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth, with the help of four students from Commack, Tax Receiver Jillian Guthman and Covanta employees tamped down Read More …