Long Island News

By Hank Russell The Brookhaven Town Board voted unanimously on April 16 to approve a franchise agreement allowing Verizon to construct and operate high‑speed internet and cable television infrastructure throughout the entire town. The agreement […]

The East Hampton Healthcare Foundation has donated 26 two-packs of EpiPens in support of a new public safety initiative to equip East Hampton Town first responders to provide emergency treatment during severe allergic reactions. The […]

By Hank Russell A recent study by The Empire Center for Public Policy found that New York State has the sixth-highest electricity prices in the nation. In addition, the price of electricity exceeds the national […]

The state will be providing up to $150 million in supplemental funding to support the installation of energy-efficient heat pump systems in small residential buildings across New York State. The governor’s office said the funding, […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri As preparations are well underway for the America 250th event this summer, Lake Ronkonkoma is currently toiling over a separate display set for Memorial Day Weekend that […]

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead in the Long Island Sound last evening.  On April 13, police responded to a 911 call reporting a body floating in […]

Money Provides Dental Services to Developmentally Disabled By Hank Russell Long Island has been awarded more than $3 million in healthcare grants from a $25 million investment made by the state to help address health […]

By Hank Russell A village is getting part of a $350 million housing bond and subsidy grant that will create or preserve 750 affordable, supportive, sustainable and modern apartments across the state. The Village of […]

The Town of Brookhaven is kicking off the first phase of public engagement for its Comprehensive Land Use Plan update with a series of six open house events — one in each town council district. […]

Says Extreme Winter Weather Impacted Local Aquaculture Industry By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul recently requested a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretarial Disaster Designation for Suffolk County. Heavy snowfall and multi-week severe freeze […]