The Johnny Mac Foundation hosted its fifth annual Johnny Mac Day at the Bayport-Blue Point Library this weekend, bringing together local community organizations, retailers and live music. The …
The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bayport Orthodontics, an independent dental office located at 671 Montauk Highway that aims to provide a calming …
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year after months of negotiations between legislators and lobbyists. The approved $269 billion budget includes increased …
The Bayport-Blue Point School District is planning to lower its proposed tax-levy increase for the upcoming school year and have residents revote on the updated budget later this month after the …
For the last three months, planners working with the Town of Brookhaven have been hosting workshops and open houses throughout the town to gauge community feedback for the upcoming Brookhaven …
The rain showers that poured throughout Memorial Day weekend, including during parades and ceremonies across Long Island, seemed like a fitting backdrop for many residents on a day of remembrance. …
After weeks of litigation regarding the legality of his opponent’s signatures collected for the June primary, Democratic congressional candidate Pat Halpin is set to become the party’s nominee …
Unions, MTA reach deal after three days By Connor Patton For over three days, five unions representing over 3,500 workers at the Long Island Rail Road went on strike for the first time in …
Voters across Long Island headed to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, to decide on school budgets and candidates for boards of education. Read the following local school election results below: …
Eileen Tyznar, president emeritus and administrator of the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce, was recently awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for her years of dedication and …
N.Y. Sen. Dean Murray honored Blue Point resident Jennifer McNamara as this year’s Woman of Distinction for the 3rd Senate District at the NYS Senate Women of Distinction Celebration. This annual …
Long Island Rail Road service might shut down entirely on Saturday, May 16, if LIRR unions go on strike. A coalition of unions said on Tuesday that they will continue talks with LIRR officials …
Voters will be heading to the polls to decide on their school district’s 2026-27 budgets on Tuesday, May 19. Here’s what to know from local districts: Connetquot School District …
Five candidates are running for two open seats on the Connetquot Board of Education in the May 19 election. Incumbent trustees April Iannitelli and Jacquelyn DiLorenzo are facing challengers …
The Sayville School District recently adopted a $107.7 million budget for the 2026-27 school year, a roughly $2.1 million, or 1.94 percent increase from the current year. The proposed budget, if …
There are two uncontested seats on the Bayport-Blue Point School District’s Board of Education in the upcoming school board election. Incumbent trustees Jessica Pignataro and Michael Miller …
Environmentalists are sounding the alarm on a portion of the proposed state budget, which, if passed, would roll back restrictions on the state’s environmental review procedures. A section of …
The Bayport-Blue Point Board of Education adopted a roughly $88.4 million budget for the 2026-27 school year. To fund the budget, the district adopted a 2.75 percent tax levy increase, which …
The Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center’s zoo has shut down after 46 years in operation. Months after allegations of animal mistreatment by former employees and animal rights activists …
The former Dowling College campus in Oakdale is back on the market. Tigar Realty, which listed the property now owned by Mercury International LLC., is seeking bids through June 30 for the …
