The Suffolk County Legislature made it clear last month that it wouldn't vote on a resolution to declare 255 acres of county-owned land in Yaphank surplus until a deal was in place to sell the land to the builders looking to develop the site. One d ... Full Story »
The Central Islip man shot by an off-duty city cop two weeks ago remains in a drug-induced coma following three surgeries at Stony Brook University Medical Center, according to his attorney. Atiba Watkins, 23, was shot with the officer's service we ... Full Story »
Local school districts fearing midyear cuts in aid as the state attempts to balance its budget deficit can breathe more easily -- for now. Local legislators said a $2.8 billion deficit reduction plan that passed both the Assembly and the Senate thi ... Full Story »
Brookhaven Town Clerk Pamela Betheil will face additional charges when she returns to Criminal Court in Riverhead Wednesday for the unveiling of a grand jury indictment against her, according to online court records. Ms. Betheil, 62, of Mount Sinai ... Full Story »
Saying it would be more cost-effective in the long run to build and own an administration building than to continue renting out office space, Miller Place School District officials will unveil a possible bond proposal to construct an administrative b ... Full Story »
Sixth months after similar legislation passed through the Assembly, the New York State Senate voted Wednesday to reject a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage. Sen. Ken LaValle (R-Port Jefferson) was one of 38 senators to vote against t ... Full Story »
In most elections, Democrats have a hard time finding someone to challenge GOP state Sen. Kenneth LaValle, now at the end of his 33rd year in Albany. That won't be the case for the 2010 race. New Suffolk attorney Regina Calcaterra needed no coaxin ... Full Story »
SunLand voters will be asked to elect new fire commissioners this week in their local fire district elections. A total of 23 candidates are seeking positions in nine fire districts from Wading River to Mount Sinai. Of those races, five incumbents are ... Full Story »
Give toys to needy tots Community members can participate in a holiday toy drive run by the Kevin Williams Foundation by bringing new, unwrapped toys to the locations listed below between Dec. 6 and 13. Wading River: Wading River Gym (King Kulle ... Full Story »
Holiday lights illuminate the Denver City/County Building in downtown Denver. AP Photo/David Zalubowski
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