Long Island News

East Hampton Town Board adopted the 2026 Capital Plan with 98 projects totaling $17.4 million. Key upgrades hit beaches, parks, roads in the Hamptons.[128 chars]

Town of Babylon board greenlights $2.5 million in bonds for park and rec improvements. Funds target turf fields, playgrounds, and Venetian Park dredging.

Smithtown's 2026 capital improvements bring full parking lot reconstruction and drainage fixes to Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve. These upgrades tackle longstanding stormwater issues for safer visitor access.

A key Huntington Station sewer maintenance closure on local streets has wrapped up ahead of schedule. Drivers now enjoy smoother commutes near New York Avenue and Whitman Shops.

Port Jefferson's median home sale price hits $894K with shrinking inventory in Suffolk County. Year-over-year, listings dropped 35%, fueling buyer competition.

Tonight, Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two kicks off at Long Island Yacht Club in Babylon with four chilling tales and themed cocktails. Don't miss this immersive event at 307 Little East Neck Rd S starting at 8 PM.

Patchogue residents faced a serious week with two collision victims hospitalized, a Holbrook Road burglary, and a homicide investigation on Middle Country Road.

Town of Babylon pushes forward with downtown revitalization efforts in Wyandanch and beyond. Learn key initiatives boosting local businesses and transit access.

National Grid's South Commack Upgrade Project nears its final phase in Spring 2027, boosting energy reliability for Commack residents. Work on New Highway promises safer power without service interruptions.

Huntington's 8 town beaches offer something for every family this summer. Here's your complete guide to each beach, hours, lifeguard schedules, and 2026 permit pricing.

Greenport schools lag behind Suffolk County tops like Three Village and Mount Sinai in 2026 rankings. See math, reading scores and what it means for North Fork families.

Shelter Island Town Board prioritizes finishing its Comprehensive Plan with public hearings in April and May, aiming for a final vote by summer. Housing and facilities plans also top the agenda amid Suffolk County pressures.

Suffolk County saw 284 arrests in Huntington's 2nd Precinct this year, with drug cases leading. Key busts hit a sports bar and vape shops amid rising overdoses.

Stereo Garden in Patchogue kicks off with a grand opening on April 3, 2026, featuring Friday Night Fever. Three DJs spin 70s-to-today hits at 9 Railroad Avenue.

A $28 million resort-like estate at 107 Georgica Road in East Hampton nears summer 2026 completion. It features the Hamptons' first triple kitchen complex.

Spot seals up close on Shinnecock Bay with CRESLI's 2-hour cruise from Stony Brook Marine Station in Southampton on March 15, 2026. Led by experts like Dr. Artie Kopelman, spots are limited at $40 per person.

State-funded repaving on NY27 and NY24 will disrupt Levittown drivers in 2026. Town of Hempstead hits 100-mile paving milestone amid $1.2B statewide push.