Long Island News

Port Jefferson Rotary Club's 9th Annual Putt and Pub Crawl starts noon tomorrow, March 7, in downtown Port Jefferson. Putt 9 holes through village spots with food, drinks, and fun for a good cause.

Suffolk County towns, including those near Commack, propose 2026 budgets piercing the 2% tax cap. Residents watch closely as Smithtown eyes 9-10.7% hikes amid inflation pressures.

Port Jefferson Station sees vandalism, a violent robbery arrest, and ongoing arson investigations by Suffolk Police. Stay informed on local safety with LI Daily's weekly update.

Farmingdale Union Free School District ranks #377 out of 1,015 in New York, earning an A from Niche. Albany Avenue Elementary stands out at #255 among NY elementaries.

Peconic Equities kicks off $15M renovation at 303 Sunnyside Blvd in Plainview, turning a 1970s industrial site into a tech hub. Work modernizes facade, adds plaza, and boosts LIE visibility for businesses.

Farmingdale State College advances Long Island health via top nursing programs at Broad Hollow Biosciences Park. 98% NCLEX pass rate powers local wellness.

The Central Pine Barrens Commission meets March 18 in Farmingville to discuss land preservation and wildfire management. Here's what's on the agenda for Long Island's critical ecosystem.

SCWA released its Final Scope for the 12-mile North Fork pipeline, with Draft EIS due soon. The $35M project faces lawsuits and community opposition in Southold and Riverhead.

Levittown drivers face ongoing road closures on Hempstead Turnpike and Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway following recent fatal crashes. Expect heavy delays near local spots like Bethpage State Parkway.

Huntington Station median home sale price hits $682,499 despite fewer transactions, showing fierce buyer competition. Zillow data reveals Huntington area values climbing steadily.

King Kullen's Levittown store at 3284 Hempstead Turnpike shut its doors after 30 years. Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace plans to open in the space soon.

Hempstead saw a bank robbery arrest and a fresh missing person case this week. Stay informed on local safety updates across Long Island towns.

Port Jefferson Village beaches face monitoring for bulkhead stress and ice pressure after a major winter storm. Officials assess damage at key shoreline spots amid ongoing recovery.

A stunning 6-bedroom luxury home listed at $1.66M on 9 Short Lane signals Levittown's shift to high-end builds. With 34 luxury listings at $770K median, this suburb heats up.

Locale Gastro Bar & Pizzette at 15 W. Main St. in Patchogue has shut its doors after a decade. The family-owned spot was known for handcrafted pizzettes and Italian favorites.

A $7.3 million project is restoring five key Suffolk County bridges, including those on Route 110 and 454. Work started recently and wraps by end of 2026 for safer Long Island drives.

Construction starts this month on 2.5 miles of underground cable in Central Islip to power booming growth. Work begins at Tech Park substation on DPW Drive.