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Smithtown Library’s main branch closed until further notice
Due to the storm that occurred during the early morning hours of August 19 which caused torrential. flooding, the Smithtown Library’s main branch at 1 North Country Road, Smithtown suffered catastrophic damage to its historical collection on the lower level. Therefore, until further notice, the building will be closed...
L.I. family says town is at fault after backyard collapsed during storms
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, N.Y. – Sunday's storm forced one Long Island family out of their home after their backyard collapsed. They believe the town is at fault and the whole disaster could have been prevented.Port Jefferson Station resident Steven Abrams said his entire backyard collapsed after Sunday's rain storm, but the erosion started back on July 13."Literal specks of dirt dripping down that hill, watching my property erode. And now it's all gone," Abrams said.Port Jefferson Station homeowner says he was told his property was fine before collapseThe married father of two said it all started with a breach of...
National Night Out in the Sixth Precinct!
On Tuesday, August 20, Councilman Neil Manzella (R-Selden) and Town Clerk Kevin LaValle (R-Selden), in collaboration with the Suffolk County Police Department’s Sixth Precinct and the Middle Country Library, hosted the rescheduled, but much-anticipated, annual National Night Out at the Town of Brookhaven’s Centereach Pool Complex. This free event, which was held from 5:30p.m. to 8:30p.m., aimed to promote police-community relationships and foster neighborhood camaraderie.
Stump Pond Dam Breaks, Pond Emptying into Nissequogue River
The remnants of Hurricane Ernesto took Suffolk County by surprise over the weekend and left a trail of unprecedented damage across the north shore. Smithtown saw a long-standing landmark significantly altered by the storm: Stump Pond. The pond was created in 1798 by Isaac Blydenburgh to operate the mill that sat in what is now Blydenburgh County Park. The pond earned its name as the trees were chopped down but the stumps were left behind.
Mill Pond Empties After Storm, Panico Declares State of Emergency
Long Island faced a devastating blow as the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto, churning off the Atlantic coast, unleashed torrential rains and flash floods, wreaking havoc across the region. Among the hardest-hit areas was the historic Mill Pond, also known as the Stony Brook Duck Pond, located near the Avalon Nature Preserve. The pond, a cherished landmark, suffered catastrophic damage as floodwaters surged, causing Harbor Road to collapse and the pond to empty into Stony Brook Harbor.
DEC warns rescuers not to relocate fish from pond disaster in Stony Brook
That’s the message the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has for animal rescuers scrambling to rescue the wildlife stuck or trapped in what’s left of Mill Pond in Stony Brook. “The fish remaining in the remnants of Mill Pond are an invasive carp species,” reads a...
Huntington Lighthouse MusicFest to Return
The Huntington Lighthouse MusicFest will get underway next weekend with bands playing from the lighthouse and an audience gathered on vessels of all shapes and sizes. Started in 2006, the music festival has attracted thousands of people drawn to the unique nature of the event. Read More ...
Suffolk County reports four human cases of West Nile virus, urges residents to take precautions
Four new human cases of West Nile virus in Suffolk County were reported today by Suffolk Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott. All four individuals were over the age of 50, all were hospitalized, and all are recovering, the health department said in a press release late Thursday afternoon. “The first...
Free waterfront festival, concert at TOBAY Beach
The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding a Free Waterfront Festival and Outdoor Concert on Sunday, September 8th at TOBAY Beach Marina. This family-fun day will feature marine and outdoor exhibits, a children’s snapper derby, police boat demonstrations, food concessions and a free concert featuring Captain Cool Band with yacht rockin’ hits. The festival will run from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Smithtown school district approves new safety plan for the upcoming school year
Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 13, to discuss an updated safety plan and other policies for the upcoming school year. As per New York’s Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act, every public school district across the state must annually submit...
Suffolk County residents talk environmental justice at public forum
Dozens of Suffolk County residents spoke Wednesday night at a public forum in Wyandanch on the environmental threats affecting their communities. Most of the public comments came from Wyandanch and North Bellport residents who railed against the Brookhaven landfill and the health problems they say it’s caused, like cancer and asthma.
NYS Public Service Commission approves gas rate increase
New York's Public Service Commission has approved a three-year rate increase for National Grid. The more than 19% rate increase will impact Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island ratepayers starting Sept. 1. People will see an initial $30 increase in their bills this year. Outer borough residents will see rates grow $31 by 2026. Long Islanders will see a $27 rate increase in the same period.
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