Drivers who illegally pass school buses could be caught on camera if a bill proposed in the Suffolk County Legislature passes. (more…)
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A traffic-calming plan 15 years in the making took a step closer to reality Monday when a land swap designed to improve the roadway around the Sound View in Greenport was approved by a committee of Suffolk County legislators. (more…)
In April 2013, Diane Bianculli, 65, of Mattituck suffered minor injuries in a car accident at the intersection of Route 48 and Chapel Lane in Greenport. (more…)
A resolution adopted by Suffolk County lawmakers last Wednesday will require the Department of Public Works to consider the impacts of sea level rise when constructing and reconstructing county roadways. READ
Suffolk County officials last week unveiled a $4 billion plan they say will serve as a blueprint for transitioning away from traditional cesspools, which have been identified as a main culprit of nitrogen pollution in ground and surface waters. READ
Suffolk County officials have released the findings of a multi-year study of ticks — and the pathogens they carry — that shows how prevalent tick-borne illnesses have become, especially on the East End. (more…)
A Tick Bite Prevention Education Campaign has been outlined by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, aimed at helping school-age children in summer camps and other outdoor programs about preventive measures they can take to reduce the risk of tick bites. (more…)
County lawmakers are considering a ban on balloon releases, citing discarded items littering beaches and posing a threat to wildlife. (more…)
Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm in Cutchogue has been sold, but the new owners plan to maintain the operation and they’re hoping to keep Santa in the name, too. READ
Suffolk County residents no longer have to scour the county directory to figure out which department to contact to report issues such as potholes and downed trees or inquire about social and health services and park information. READ