The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that it found the Connetquot School District violated a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by complying with the New York State ban on Native …
The New York State Department of Education recently announced its projections for aid to school districts as Gov. Kathy Hochul lays out her 2026-2026 budget plan. Most districts across Long …
The Town of Islip Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted last week to reserve making a decision on a proposed zone change to build a commercial building on the northeast corner of Garfield Avenue and …
One of Oakdale’s finest hidden gems is hiding in plain sight. For 261 years, the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church on Montauk Highway has served the South Shore community through Sunday …
In recent years, stories of everyday heroes have been shared on the news for saving a child’s life after choking. Cases have happened all over Long Island, from Elmont to East Setauket, yet New …
Over 15 months after a fire ravaged multiple businesses on Main Street in Sayville, three-adjoined burned-out buildings were demolished over the past week. The former storefronts for Café …
After years of giving back to her community, Blue Point resident Jennifer McNamara was recently named the grand marshal of the 36th annual Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce St. Patrick’s Day …
Some residents along Church Street in Bohemia raised concerns over a proposed warehouse at 444 Johnson Avenue at a recent Town of Islip Planning Board meeting. Neighbors, some of whom live …
In July 2025, developers of the proposed 890-unit development, South Bay Village, presented their plan to transform the former Island Hills Golf Club in Sayville before the Town of Islip Planning …
At a recent public meeting at the Blue Point Fire District, commissioners questioned a tower company over the progress of leasing out antenna space for cellphone and other telecommunication companies …
The Long Island Immigrant Justice Alliance (LIIJA) held an Interfaith Prayer Walk for Immigrant Justice last Sunday, Jan. 11. The walk, located at the United States Eastern District Court in Central …
Residents packed the meeting room of the Bayport Fire District on Jan. 5 to express concerns regarding the district’s proposal to construct a cell-tower facility on its property. Over 70 …
The Suffolk County Legislature held its annual Organizational Meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at which time presiding officer Anthony Piccirillo (R-Holtsville) and deputy presiding officer James …
State Sen. Alexis Weik, who serves the 8th Senate District, announced on Dec. 30 that she would not be seeking a new term in Albany this November, for personal reasons. Weik made the …
William Davidson was recently sworn in as a member of the Suffolk County Water Authority Board following his unanimous confirmation by the Suffolk County Legislature on Nov. 25. Davidson replaces …
On Dec. 19, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill in the state legislature that would have reinstated recognition of the Montaukett Indian Nation in New York State, over 100 years after the state …
As we ring in 2026, The Suffolk County News reached out to local community figures to ask them about their resolutions for the new year. Here’s what they have to say heading into the new year. …
The Islip Town Board voted to table an attempted repeal of a portion of the town code that prohibits elected officials from serving in leadership positions in major political parties. The Dec. …
The Mitten Tree concept started at the old Bayport-Blue Point Library, said library director Mike Firestone. “We based it on ‘The Giving Tree’ book by Shel Silverstein,” he said. …
After more than a year regarding allegations of abuse and neglect at the Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center’s zoo by former employees and animal welfare groups, the Brookhaven Town Board …
