Recycling and reusing our food scraps is a logical, economical and an efficient way to address climate change as well as local waste management challenges. Have you ever wondered what happens to …

The Nature Conservancy and Defenders of Wildlife want to help government officials implement meaningful solar infrastructure—without disturbing natural areas or prime farmland. Their …

The Town of Brookhaven has been crossing environmental projects off their list one grant at a time. Supervisor Ed Romaine spoke to this publication to highlight some of the recent measures …

When Brookhaven Town announced on March 4 that it was ending its plan to construct a regional municipal ashfill at the Yaphank site, reasons included its cost, receiving only one RFP, and the …

Frank Guarino, of Suffolk, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY). Guarino was appointed to replace now FASNY second vice president …

A new African sulcata tortoise exhibit has been built at the game farm because these giant tortoises are often cast-off pets and require rescuing, rehabbing (we have two with special needs) or …

Two county legislators will host a menstrual product drive at their respective offices this month to help individuals in need. Suffolk County Legislature presiding officer Rob Calarco of Patchogue …

Drivers in Suffolk may soon have to practice social distancing following the recent approval of legislation requiring motorists to keep at least three feet of distance while passing a bicycle.The new …

This Women’s History Month and the anniversary of the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve, we celebrate and honor notable local women in our community. The following are just some of …

Whoever said that babies can’t save marine wildlife has never met 21-month-old Davis Priolo. With help from his grandmother, Blue Point resident Jody Banaszak, Davis was able to raise …

This Black History Month, the Long Island Advance and it's sister newspapers published a series of profiles to spotlight emerging and notable leaders of color in our community. The following …

According to Deloitte Global, nearly 70 percent  of women who have experienced COVID-19 related disruptions in their lives are concerned about their ability to progress in their …

Love can be found in a lot of places, but during COVID times those places have certainly been limited. Still, there is one love that is promised, supervisor Ed Romaine said, and that is the love …

Four buildings in various stages of completion are up right now in the Gleneagle Green at Bellport complex, good progress for the $30 million Atlantic Avenue construction; nine buildings in total …

No family nor community is ever prepared for a tragic loss, especially the death of a high schooler. When Joseph Rera died on Nov. 6 at Cupsogue Beach County Park in Westhampton Beach, Center …

Suffolk County Democratic Committee chairman Rich Schaffer recently celebrated two decades of service in 2020. During his time as chairman, he has seen over 275 candidates elected and more than …

The Masury Ballroom has a proud heritage, but those who might pass on a road trip wouldn’t know about it. Until now. Care of the beautiful Masury Estate Ballroom, constructed by Grace …

Peter Khalifa, a chemist working at Brookhaven National Laboratory and Stony Brook University, along with other contributors, developed a method to identify the atomic-level structure of materials …

A national initiative to plant more oysters in local waters as a water-quality remedy as well as helping oyster farmers financially is about to launch on Long Island. The Nature Conservancy and …