Long Island News

By Hank Russell The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) is currently accepting public comments on a series of amendments to its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Fiscal Years 2023-2027. This amendment proposes programming or […]

By Hank Russell A recent report has shown that more than 85,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were registered on Long Island, with more registered EVs in Nassau. According to Drive Electric Long Island, motorists registered 85,047 […]

The Town of East Hampton has announced that attorney P. Edward Reale will provide special counsel services to support the Town’s ongoing and expanding housing initiatives. Under the proposal, Reale will assist the town board, […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Madison Warren Last Thursday at Islip Town Hall, the 2026 budget was presented for a public hearing.  On November 6, the Town of Islip proposed a $289 million budget […]

By Hank Russell Weight restrictions have been put in place on another bridge in Suffolk County after state officials found structural defects. The Smith Point Bridge in Shirley was found to have “structural deterioration,” according […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri At the November 6 evening board meeting to discuss the Town’s FY2026 budget, many public comments were dedicated to the beloved Holtsville Ecology Site, founded in 1979 […]

But 2027 Projected Budget Would Be Higher By Hank Russell The Long Island Power Authority has released a proposed operating budget for 2026, which would be lower than this year’s approved budget. However, the utility […]

By Hank Russell A Suffolk County police officer involved in a fatal April shooting in Brentwood has been cleared of any wrongdoing, according to an investigation completed by the New York Attorney General Letitia James’ […]

By Hank Russell A federal jury has ordered Suffolk County and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office to pay $112 million to over 600 immigrants who claimed they were unlawfully detained in a county jail to […]

Nearly 50% Disapprove of Current Property Tax System By Hank Russell A survey that was released on November 12 found that approximately two-thirds of Long Island homeowners expressed concern about affordability and said they foresee […]