Long Island News

Federal assistance is available to Long Island residents and business owners who were impacted by severe weather on August 18-19. Homeowners, renters and businesses are now eligible to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest […]

The Town of Smithtown Department of Public Safety has been awarded $200,000 through the Federal Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) Grant Program, provided by FEMA, to enhance the town’s emergency preparedness capabilities. This significant funding, announced […]

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works has commissioned the use of $7.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds towards planning and designing to expand the Southwest Sewer District serving portions of Wyandanch, […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The revitalization and construction of a certifiable downtown in Mastic Beach is a conversation that has persisted for decades, but residents and local officials are optimistic that […]

Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives are investigating a fire that seriously injured a man in Middle Island. Seventh Precinct officers responded to 35 Monet Court on November 20 at 8:12 p.m. after a 911 […]

Nassau County police are trying to determine what caused a fire at a house in Woodmere. On November 19, officers responded to a house fire on Mosher Avenue at 10:15 p.m. Upon arrival, they observed […]

Suffolk County Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a house fire that killed a person in Mattituck.  Southold Police Department officers responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at a home, located […]

By Hank Russell The New York State Comptroller’s Office recently released a report showing that sales tax collections on Long Island last month were tepid, mostly as a result of a decline in revenue taken […]

By Hank Russell Senior citizens in the Montauk area are turning to the Town of East Hampton for assistance in receiving their groceries and medications after a local pharmacy announced that it is closing temporarily. […]

By Hank Russell A report from the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) showed that overall usage of public transportation on Long Island was up from the previous year, while vehicular traffic on local bridges […]