Long Island News

Platform Will Also Be Built in Southampton in Time for U.S. Open By Hank Russell The Long Island Railroad (LIRR) has begun construction of a temporary platform on the southern side of the right of […]

Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr. will be the guest speaker at LIMBA (Long Island Metro Business Action) on April 17 at the Candlelight Diner, located at 56 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack, […]

The Town of Smithtown has once again secured a AAA bond rating for its 2026 Public Improvement Serial Bonds — the highest rating that can be achieved. Moody’s reaffirmed Smithtown’s AAA bond rating, citing stable […]

The Oyster Bay Town Board recently voted to approve property tax exemptions for fully disabled veterans.  A new state measure allows local municipalities to pass legislation offering a full 100% tax exemption to veterans with […]

The Town of North Hempstead Department of Planning and Environmental Protection has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a consultant to partner with the town in preparing a townwide Comprehensive Master Plan.  Working closely […]

The East Hampton Town Board reviewed a series of proposals on March 17 that they said were aimed at increasing housing opportunities for year-round residents and the local workforce, including updates on a proposed affordable […]

By Hank Russell A coalition of five railroad labor unions were told that they should receive raises and back pay, according to a decision made by a special board whose members were appointed by President […]

Suffolk County and JVC Broadcasting have announced that Freedom Fest, the county’s official celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, presented by Suffolk County  and headlined with a free concert, will take place on July 3 at […]

Meet the Smithtown Animal Shelter’s Pet of the Week, Eva, a healthy tan-and-white female, bully breed mix, estimated to be about 4 years old. Beautiful Eva has quickly become a favorite with everyone who takes […]

Two people are dead after a fire broke out at a house in Hempstead. On March 13 at 4:04 a.m., the Hempstead Fire Department responded to a basement apartment fire on Albemarle Avenue. The fire […]