The Suffolk County Department of Health Services today issued an advisory for residents and visitors to take precautions before recreating in Patchogue Bay. This advisory follows a recent NYSDEC …
Earlier this month, the Town of Islip shared photographs of progress made at the $20 million Byron Lake renovation project that showed main structures of buildings and the new …
At least 85 people, mostly homeowners on Davis Park, came to hear Brookhaven supervisor Ed Romaine and other town officials speak about the immediate severity of beach erosion on Tuesday. And to …
When Hathaway Scully bequeathed her beautiful 1917 Normandy-style mansion and 70 acres of grounds for preservation as a wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve in the early 1980s, she probably never …
Following community reluctance to a proposed plan by Rechler Equity for at least 1,300 rental units at the former Island Hills Golf Course site, an advisory committee of five individuals (three of …
Suffolk County Water Authority reminds residents to conserve water this summer as drought warnings are issued and water demand surges. Though we have been lucky lately with plenty of rain, …
On a welcoming planter display on a corner in Blue Point on Montauk Highway, the free spirit of summer is captured in this whimsical and nostalgic decorative bicycle. With a call to “Have …
On June 7, councilman Neil Foley (R-5th District) publicly announced that the Town of Brookhaven would be purchasing the long-blighted piece of land on Montauk Highway in Blue Point that was a former …
New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced investments in Fire Island Resiliency projects to protect barrier island communities from extreme weather. After assessing the beach damage, …
The National Park Service (NPS) initiated the planning process in 2015 to support a decision on how best to manage the breach that was created within the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness …
The National Park Service held two information sessions last week to hear from the public about proposals to update the rules for off-road vehicle access to Fire Island National Seashore. The rules …
On Saturday, April 27, the Oakdale Historical Society hosted volunteers with the West Sayville Junior Fire Department for a cleanup of the grounds of colonial church, St. John’s in Oakdale. …
Looking to save water? The Suffolk County Water Authority has some ideas, including watering your lawn only every other day. That was one of the conservation ideas SCWA representatives …
The recent storms and flooding events that battered the northeast corridor created a number of overwashes throughout the island, but there were no confirmed breaches on Fire Island. The Fire Island …
At the Oakdale Civic Association’s monthly meeting on Monday, June 12, longtime president Brian M. Bast announced that he would be retiring from his officer post. A member since moving to …
On Friday, Nov. 17, Bohemia BSA Troop 76 member, Patric Gleason, was celebrated by his family, community members, and elected officials in the official unveiling of his Eagle Scout project at Lotus …
With local schools closed, kids in SCN’s coverage area had furry friends and snowmen joining in on a day off!
The Long Island Maritime Museum is auctioning off nearly three-dozen original works from local artists, with starting bids around $40 and “buy now” options starting at $150, for their …
A commemorative press conference was held on Friday, Oct. 6, in front of the future Roe Park in Blue Point, where elected officials, civic leaders, and the Schettino Family gathered to celebrate the …
Last week, Sunrise Wind hosted a virtual open house to discuss the onshore construction work. The first phase of the onshore construction activities are currently underway, with additional phases …
