Long Island News

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri As lithium batteries become more commonplace in appliances, devices, and modes of transport, the concern regarding their safety and disposal has outpaced the relatively new technology’s apparent […]

Local elected officials attended a special ceremony on March 13 to celebrate the remodeling of the Mastic-Shirley Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Shelter, which they have called for over the years.  The updated station includes […]

By Lindsay Press The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) achieved its highest year-to-date on-time performance this year at a rate of 97%. This is better than the same time last year, which had a 95.65% […]

The Town of Smithtown Building Department has officially launched a new system for homeowners and contractors that will allow them to apply for building permits online for a variety of home repairs and improvements. This […]

A woman was critically injured in a fire that occurred in Bay Shore.  On March 10, at approximately 12:34 p.m., Suffolk County officers arrived at the scene of a reported fire at 106 North 1st […]

By Hank Russell Two days after a series of fires broke out in eastern Brookhaven and the Town of Southampton, detectives from the Suffolk County Police Arson Section ruled the cause of the fires to […]

Cause of Fire Still Not Yet Determined By Hank Rusell A press conference was held at Francis S. Gabreski Airport on March 9 to give an update on what has happened since the wildfires began […]

Hochul Declares State of Emergency By Hank Russell A blazing brush fire broke out in parts of Brookhaven and Southampton Towns on March 8, causing major roadways to be shut down. Nearly 90 fire departments […]

Cardboard Now Being Accepted at All Sites for the First Time By Hank Russell Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico announced at a press conference at Town Hall on March 6 that the town will more […]

The Town of East Hampton is streamlining the management of town docks and moorings by transferring administrative duties from the Town Clerk’s Office to the East Hampton Town Marine Patrol/Harbormasters Office. According to the town, […]