Long Island News

By Hank Russell A piece of legislation introduced by Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni (D-Sag Harbor) that would provide greater access to a healthier lifestyle for New York’s veterans was passed unanimously by the Assembly.  A.6001-A/S.7784-A […]

Previously Published in The Messenger The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) and the Village of Saltaire have announced a 40-year agreement for SCWA to operate the Saltaire public water system on Fire Island. Through this […]

By Hank Russell Suffolk County law enforcement agencies received more than $2 million in funding from the state’s $23 million Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate Partner Violence (STRIVE) initiative, which doubles the number of participating […]

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul recently awarded $3 million to 14 small businesses to support Long Island’s aquaculture industry through Round 2 of the Long Island Aquaculture Infrastructure Grant Program. Funding will help these […]

By Hank Russell During a part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) April 29 board meeting, a labor union official, speaking on behalf of a coalition of five LIRR rail unions, called out the MTA […]

By Hank Russell The three Nassau County town supervisors continued to sound the alarm on the proposed Propel NY Energy transmission project, warning that critical questions remain unanswered as the plan moves toward final approval […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The Setauket-Port Jefferson Greenway has become a campaign issue over the last few months.  The Greenway is a biking and walking trail that stretches from Setauket to […]

The Town of Riverhead Code Enforcement Department, in coordination with the  Riverhead Police Department, executed search warrants today at properties located at  533 Osborne Avenue and 332 Hamilton Avenue, following community complaints and ongoing enforcement […]

Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Neil Manzella were in attendance on April 28 as the town carried out the demolition of a condemned and unsafe structure located at 12 Impala Drive in Centereach. […]

Suffolk County Police Arson Unit detectives are investigating a fire that occurred in Ocean Beach. A fire broke out in a shed, next to a house located at 165 Bay Walk, on April 24 at […]