District 5 News

  1. Town of Brookhaven Celebrates the Start of Hanukkah at Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony

    On December 20, The Town of Brookhaven celebrated the start of Hanukkah at the Community Menorah Lighting ceremony at Town Hall in Farmingville Read on...

  2. Councilman Foley Presents Compost Tumbler to “Brookhaven Recycles Day” Contest Winner from Holbrook

    On December 12, Councilman Neil Foley presented a compost tumbler to Joan LaFemina from Holbrook Read on...

  3. Town Honors Allied Foundation and LI Lending a Helping Hand for Two Millionth Diaper Milestone

    On December 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine, and members of the Town Council visited Allied Pediatrics of Rocky Point to celebrate the Two Millionth Diaper milestone Read on...

  4. Town of Brookhaven Honors Veterans at Annual Luncheon at Windows on the Lake in Ronkonkoma

    On November 4, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, members of the Town Council and the Department of Housing and Human Services hosted Read on...

  5. Supervisor Romaine Attends Career Day at Patchogue Medford High School

    On October 3, Supervisor Ed Romaine was a guest speaker at the Patchogue Medford High School Annual Career Day Read on...

  6. Romaine and Foley Honor Steve Fuoco as Italian-American of the Year at St. Liberata Festival

    The annual feast featured the traditional parade of the statue of Saint Liberata, live entertainment, vendors, bocce games and indoor and outdoor dining on Main Street. Read on...

  7. Town Hosts Annual Senior Picnic at Historic Longwood Estate

    The two- day event, which was hosted by the Town's Senior Division, was enjoyed by nearly 1500 residents, including those from more than twenty community senior groups. Read on...

  8. Town Completes Fish Passage at Swan Lake in Patchogue

    On August 12, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Neil Foley were on-hand for the completion of the fish passage Read on...

  9. Supervisor Romaine Attends United Veterans Organization Flag Retirement Ceremony at Fireman’s Park

    On June18, Supervisor Ed Romaine participated in the annual United Veterans Organization’s Read on...

  10. Town Celebrates the 36th Anniversary of the Office of Women’s Services at Women’s Recognition Awards

    On June 14, Supervisor Ed Romaine and the Town Board honored the recipients of the 2020-2022 Women's Read on...

  11. Councilman Foley and Medford VFW Post 2937 Have New Directional Signs Installed on Long Island Ave.

    On June 7, Councilman Neil Foley met with members of the VFW Medford Post 2937 as the Town Read on...

  12. Supervisor Romaine, Councilman Loguercio and Councilman Foley Celebrate Spring Fest

    Celebrate Spring Fest at Veterans Memorial Park in Medford Read on...

  13. Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Celebrate 102nd Birthday of East Patchogue Resident

    On May 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Neil Foley stopped by the Town’s Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center in Blue Point to celebrate Nancy Basile’s 102nd birthday Read on...

  14. Town Awarded “Tree City USA” Status for Seventh Time by the Arbor Day Foundation

    Farmingville, NY – At the April 28 Town Board Meeting, Supervisor Ed Romaine and the Town Board displayed a flag from the Arbor Day Read on...

  15. Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Celebrate Ribbon Cutting for New Boy Scouts Offices at Town

    On April 27, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Neil Foley and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. Read on...

  16. Hospital Road Bridge Preliminary Construction Underway

    Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro and Congressman Lee Zeldin were joined by Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine Read on...

  17. Town Urges Residents to Take “Common Sense” Precautions to Stay Safe During Weekend Snowstorm

    The current weather forecast indicates the probability of significant snowfall across Brookhaven Town on Friday night (1/28) and Saturday (1/29). Read on...

  18. Town Salutes FDNY Firefighter John “Jack” Fogarty with Honorary Street Dedication of Bea Avenue

    On Thursday, January 6, Councilman Neil Foley officiated at the honorary street dedication ceremony for retired New York City firefighter, John Patrick “Jack” Fogarty Read on...

  19. Supervisor Romaine, Councilman Foley and NY State Senator Weik Visit the Town’s INTERFACE Toy Drive

    On December 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Neil Foley visited the “North Pole” at the Town of Brookhaven’s INTERFACE Program Read on...

  20. Town Announces “Brookhaven Recycles Day” on December 8 to Increase Residential Recycling

    Residents can enter contest online to win a Compost Tumbler Read on...

  21. Town of Brookhaven’s 12th Annual “Polar Plunge” Raises $131,033 to Benefit Special Olympics NY

    On November 20, the Town of Brookhaven and the Special Olympics of New York hosted the 12th annual “Polar Plunge: Freezin’ for a Reason” Read on...

  22. Town Demolishes Zombie House on Grandview Drive in Blue Point

    The house sustained heavy damage during Super Storm Sandy in October of 2012. The property was in violation of numerous Brookhaven Town building codes and the source of resident complaints through the years. Read on...

  23. Losquadro, Foley Announce Completion of $1.2-Million Patchogue Paving Project

    Crews removed and replaced approximately 3,000 linear feet of concrete curb; 14,368 square feet of concrete sidewalk; 7,454 square feet of concrete apron; and 3,425 square feet of ADA-compliant handicap ramps. Read on...

  24. Councilman Foley Announces New Date for E-Waste Collection, Paper Shredding and Drug Take Back Event

    Rescheduled to Saturday, October 30 at Blue Point Fire House Read on...

  25. Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Honor Joe Brandi as Italian-American of the Year

    Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Honor Joe Brandi as Italian-American of the Year at St. Liberata Festival in Patchogue Read on...

  26. Medford Veterans Park Bandshell Construction is Underway and Due to Open this Summer

    On July 1, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) was joined by (left to right) Councilman Michael Loguercio, Councilman Neil Foley and Suffolk County Legislator Rob Calarco Read on...
View All

Older Press Releases

View Older Press Releases 

  1. 2018-06-13 Town Demolishes 200th Zombie House Under Supervisor Romaines Neighborhood Clean Up Initiative (PDF)
  2. 2018-05-30 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Inspect Davis Park Marina Repairs (PDF)
  3. 2018-04-26 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month for March and April (PDF)
  4. 2018-04-26 Councilman Foley Honors Eagle Scout from Troop 439 in Ronkonkoma (PDF)
  5. 2018-02-09 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month for January and February (PDF)
  6. 2018-02-08 Town Demolishes Zombie House in Lake Ronkonkoma (PDF)
  7. 2018-01-29 Town Announces 2018 E-Waste, Paper Shredding and Drug Take Back Events (PDF)
  8. 2018-01-19 Towns Holtsville and Manorville Renewable Energy Generating Facilities Begin Producing Solar Power (PDF)
  9. 2017-12-13 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month for November and December (PDF)
  10. 2017-11-21 Town Honors Womens Suffrage Movement with Votes for Women- Celebrating New Yorks Suffrage Centennial Exhibit (PDF)
  11. 2017-11-21 Supervisor Romaine, Councilman Foley and Councilman LaValle Celebrate Groundbreaking for Tritecs Ronkonkoma Hub (PDF)
  12. 2017-10-26 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month for September (PDF)
  13. 2017-10-19 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Celebrate Opening of Greater Patchogue Historical Society Museum (PDF)
  14. 2017-10-05 Town Demolishes Zombie House on Barrow Place in Blue Point (PDF)
  15. 2017-09-26 Town Launches Coffee Grounds for Compost Recycling Program (PDF)
  16. 2017-09-06 Superintendent Losquadro, Councilman Foley Announce Completion of Paving Projects in Medford, Patchogue (PDF)
  17. 2017-08-31 Town Demolishes Zombie House on Waverly Avenue in Holtsville (PDF)
  18. 2017-08-02 Supervisor Romaine, Councilman Foley and Councilman Panico Launch the Towns Brew to Moo Program (PDF)
  19. 2017-07-25 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Celebrate Anniversary of American with Disabilities Act Signing (PDF)
  20. 2017-06-02 Statement by Supervisor Ed Romaine Regarding the Ambulance Fire at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital (PDF)
  21. 2017-05-31 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month for May and June (PDF)
  22. 2017-05-02 Councilman Foley Thanks Boy Scout from Troop 329 for Completing Star Project at Blue Point Nature Preserve (PDF)
  23. 2017-04-28 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month for April (PDF)
  24. 2017-03-24 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month for October (PDF)
  25. 2017-03-03 LIRR Cancels Weekend Work on William Floyd Parkway Crossing (PDF)
  26. 2017-03-03 Councilmember Foley and Great South Bay Coalition Establish Family Friendly Alcohol Free Zone at Saint Patricks Day Parade (PDF)
  27. 2017-03-01 Historic Mural Comes Home to Town Hall (PDF)
  28. 2017-03-01 Councilmembers LaValle, Foley and Loguercio Host Successful Blood Drive in Farmingville (PDF)
  29. 2017-02-24 William Floyd Parkway LIRR Crossing to Close from March 3 to March 5 for Rehabilitation (PDF)
  30. 2017-02-23 Town Demolishes Zombie House in Blue Point (PDF)
  31. 2017-02-06 Town and Teachers Federal Credit Union Announce 2017 Recycling Events Partnership (PDF)
  32. 2016-12-19 Thousands of Toys Donated at Towns INTERFACE Toy Drive (PDF)
  33. 2016-12-07 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley March in Medford Christmas Parade (PDF)
  34. 2016-12-06 Santa Arrives Via Helicopter at Annual Town Tree Lighting (PDF)
  35. 2016-12-06 Councilmen LaValle and Foley Honor the Lake Ronkonkoma Improvement Group (PDF)
  36. 2016-11-29 Town INTERFACE Food Drive Provides Thanksgiving Food Baskets for 823 Needy Families (PDF)
  37. 2016-11-18 Brookhaven Officials Welcome USMC Lance Cpl. Ventura to his Newly Renovated Home Provided by Building Homes for Heroes (PDF)
  38. 2016-11-16 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Honor SCPD During Blue Line Unveiling in Blue Point (PDF)
  39. 2016-11-10 Brookhaven Goes to Court To Close VIP Lounge in Patchogue (PDF)
  40. 2016-11-04 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Attend Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau Re-Branding Event (PDF)
  41. 2016-10-28 Supervisor Romaine, Councilmen LaValle and Foley Celebrate Grand Opening of Concern for Homes for Veterans (PDF)
  42. 2016-10-19 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month for October (PDF)
  43. 2016-10-11 Town of Brookhaven Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (PDF)
  44. 2016-09-27 Long Time Vacant Eyesore Demolished on Main Street in Holbrook (PDF)
  45. 2016-09-27 Initial Bellport Bay Eelgrass Plantings Conducted by Cornell Cooperative Extensions Marine Meadows Program Successful (PDF)
  46. 2016-09-20 Superintendent Losquadro, Councilman Neil Foley Announce Completion of 4-million Capital Improvement Project (PDF)
  47. 2016-07-28 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Oversee Demolition of Zombie House in Blue Point (PDF)
  48. 2016-07-27 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Tour Blue Point Preserve with State Senator Croci (PDF)
  49. 2016-07-12 Superintendent Losquadro Announces Completion of Paving Project in Farmingville, Ronkonkoma (PDF)
  50. 2016-06-15 Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Dan Panico and Councilman Neil Foley Welcome New Restaurant (PDF)
  51. 2016-05-31 Councilman Foley Celebrates Red Nose Day at Waverly Avenue Elementary School in Holtsville (PDF)
  52. 2016-05-25 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month for June (PDF)
  53. 2016-05-20 Superintendent Losquadro Announces Completion of Buffalo Avenue Paving Project (PDF)
  54. 2016-05-17 Board Adopts New Code Amendments Co-Sponsored by Councilwoman Bonner and Councilman Foley Limiting Indoor Smoking (PDF)
  55. 2016-05-13 Councilmen Panico, LaValle, Foley Honor William Floyd and Sachem East and North High Schools Robotics Team (PDF)
  56. 2016-04-19 Councilman LaValle and Councilman Foley Honor Sachem East High School Student of the Month (PDF)
  57. 2016-03-30 Superintendent Losquadro and Councilman Foley Tour Fire Island Inspecting Damage from Winter Storms (PDF)
  58. 2016-03-23 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Student of the Month for March (PDF)
  59. 2016-03-14 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley March in the 26th Annual Bayport-Blue Point St. Patricks Day Parade (PDF)
  60. 2016-03-04 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month for February (PDF)
  61. 2016-02-29 Town and Teachers Federal Credit Union Announce 2016 Recycling Events Partnership (PDF)
  62. 2016-02-22 Councilman Loguercio and Councilman Foley Thank the Greater Long Island Running Club and Sayville Running Company (PDF)
  63. 2016-01-27 Councilman Foley Joins SCPD to Announce Raid on Medford and Patchogue Massage Parlors (PDF)
  64. 2015-12-21 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Celebrate Grand Opening New Blue Point Preserve (PDF)
  65. 2015-12-21 Councilman LaValle and Councilman Foley Honor Sachem North High School Athletes (PDF)
  66. 2015-12-21 Councilman LaValle and Councilman Foley Honor Sachem East School Athletes (PDF)
  67. 2015-12-17 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month (PDF)
  68. 2015-12-10 Supervisor Romaine Joins Town Chief Fire Marshal to Demonstrate Christmas Tree Fire Hazard (PDF)
  69. 2015-12-08 Brookhaven Celebrates Hanukkah at Town Hall Menorah Lighting Ceremony (PDF)
  70. 2015-12-04 Councilman Foley and Councilman LaValle Thank Students from Emmanuel Lutheran School for Donations to Toy Drive (PDF)
  71. 2015-11-25 Councilman Foley Joins INTERFACE Volunteers to Prepare Thanksgiving Food Baskets for Needy Families (PDF)
  72. 2015-11-24 Town of Brookhavens Fifth Annual Polar Plunge Raises More Than 155,000 to Benefit Special Olympics (PDF)
  73. 2015-11-23 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month (PDF)
  74. 2015-11-20 Councilmen LaValle and Foley Attend Grand Opening for Panera Bread in Ronkonkoma (PDF)
  75. 2015-11-12 Supervisor Romaine, Town Council Honor Veterans at Annual Luncheon in Lake Ronkonkoma (PDF)
  76. 2015-10-28 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month (PDF)
  77. 2015-10-15 Councilwoman Connie Kepert and Councilman Neil Foley Attend Medford Fire Prevention Family Open House (PDF)
  78. 2015-09-15 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Attend Flag Raising Ceremony for Knapp Cardiac Care Center (PDF)
  79. 2015-09-14 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Honor Members of VFW Post 2937 Henry James Jones of Medford (PDF)
  80. 2015-09-14 Councilman Foley Urges Residents to Attend Towns Paper Shredding and E-Waste Drive (PDF)
  81. 2015-09-11 Supervisor Romaine Leads Moment of Silence at Town Hall 9-11 Memorial Ceremony (PDF)
  82. 2015-09-04 Superintendent Losquadro and Councilman Neil Foley Announce First Brookhaven Highway Department Safety Day (PDF)
  83. 2015-08-18 Councilman LaValle and Town Board Honors Retro Fitness as August Business of the Month in Council District 3 (PDF)
  84. 2015-07-23 Councilman Panico Holds 5th Annual 3-On-3 Basketball Challenge at Mastic Athletic Complex (PDF)
  85. 2015-07-09 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley -Break Bread- at Grand Opening of Panera Bread in Patchogue (PDF)
  86. 2015-07-06 Councilman Panico and Congressman Lee Zeldin to Play Against Local Youth at 5th Annual Basketball Challenge (PDF)
  87. 2015-06-25 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Attend Patchogue Senior Citizens Club Luncheon (PDF)
  88. 2015-06-22 Councilman Foley Attends the Inauguration of the New Blue Point Veterans Memorial Monument (PDF)
  89. 2015-06-08 Supervisor Romaine and Suffolk County PD Marine Bureau Promote Safe Boating and Warn Against Boating While Intoxicated (PDF)
  90. 2015-05-28 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford HS Students of the Month (PDF)
  91. 2015-05-28 Councilman Foley Honors Members of the Patchogue-Medford High School ROTC (PDF)
  92. 2015-05-22 Councilman LaValle Honors QuickChek of Lake Grove as May Business of the Month in Council District 3 (PDF)
  93. 2015-05-19 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Join Holtsville Residents at Wedgewood Park for Great Brookhaven Clean Up (PDF)
  94. 2015-05-11 Councilman LaValle Honors Sweet Leaf Landscaping for Community Service (PDF)
  95. 2015-05-04 Town Launches Free Mulch and Compost Giveaway as -Greening Brookhaven- Initiative Continues (PDF)
  96. 2015-05-04 Brookhaven Town Removes Over 1,500 Illegal Signs From Right-of-Ways and Utility Poles (PDF)
  97. 2015-04-29 Town Launches -Greening Brookhaven- Program with Tree Seedling Giveaway and Planting Event in Blue Point (PDF)
  98. 2015-04-24 Town Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Planting at Town Hall (PDF)
  99. 2015-04-24 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Student of the Month (PDF)
  100. 2015-04-23 Town Announces Partnership with Teachers Federal Credit Union for 2015 Paper Shredding Events (PDF)
  101. 2015-04-23 Supervisor Romaine, Councilmen Foley and Panico Commemorate Earth Day with Patchogue River Watershed Clean-Up (PDF)
  102. 2015-04-23 Brookhaven to Give Away Over 2000 Free Trees Seedlings for Arbor Day (PDF)
  103. 2015-04-21 Councilman LaValle Honors Misty Professional Cleaning Services of Farmingville as April Business of the Month (PDF)
  104. 2015-04-20 Brookhaven Demolishes -Zombie Strip Club- Abandoned After 2003 Fire in East Patchogue Residential Neighborhood (PDF)
  105. 2015-04-15 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Honor Medford Firefighters at Installation Ceremony (PDF)
  106. 2015-03-31 Town Youth Bureau and IRS -Totes For Tots- Drive a Big Success (PDF)
  107. 2015-03-31 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Honor Patchogue Firefighters at Installation Ceremony (PDF)
  108. 2015-03-30 Councilman LaValle Honors Unique Homes and JeJoJo Bagels as the February and March Businesses of the Month (PDF)
  109. 2015-03-24 Supervisor Romaine, Councilmen Foley and Panico Oversee Demolition of Crumbling, Condemned Homes in Medford (PDF)
  110. 2015-03-24 Supervisor Romaine, Councilman Foley and Councilwoman Kepert Honor Grand Marshals at Patchogue Saint Patricks Parade (PDF)
  111. 2015-03-16 Councilman Panico Honors William Floyd Master Teachers (PDF)
  112. 2015-03-16 Councilman Lavalle Honors 6th Precinct -Cops Who Care- (PDF)
  113. 2015-03-16 Councilman LaValle and Town Board Honor St. Baldricks Day Committee (PDF)
  114. 2015-03-11 Supervisor Romaine, Councilman Lavalle and Councilman Foley March in Ronkonkoma St. Patricks Day Parade (PDF)
  115. 2015-03-11 Brookhaven Announces Crackdown on STAR Fraud (PDF)
  116. 2015-03-10 Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford Students of the Month (PDF)
  117. 2015-03-04 Town Demolishes Chronic Problem Abandoned House Located on East Patchogue Wetlands (PDF)
  118. 2015-02-24 Supervisor Romaine Calls for LIRR Electrification of North Shore and South Shore Branches (PDF)
  119. 2015-01-30 Councilman LaValle Honors Sky Tan in Selden as January Business of the Month in Council District 3 (PDF)
  120. 2015-01-28 Councilman Foley Announces Tuthills Creek Watershed Management Plan Meeting to be Held at Patchogue-Medford Library (PDF)
  121. 2015-01-09 Town Announces 2015 E-Waste Drive and Paper Shredding Events (PDF)
  122. 2015-01-09 Councilman Panico and Town Board Honor Kayla Mitchell, FOX TVs Master Chef Junior Contestant from Center Moriches (PDF)
  123. 2014-12-22 Councilwomen Kepert, Bonner and Town Board Honor Longwood School District Students (PDF)
  124. 2014-12-19 Town and JVC Broadcasting Help Bring Holiday Joy at Towns INTERFACE Toy Drive (PDF)
  125. 2014-12-10 Councilwoman Bonner Honors Champion Student Athletes from Shoreham Wading River School District (PDF)
  126. 2014-12-03 Councilmen LaValle and Foley Join Highway Superintendent Losquadro for Annual Tree Lighting at Holtsville Ecology Site (PDF)
  127. 2014-11-26 Councilman Neil Foley Takes Office During Swearing In Ceremony at Town Hall (PDF)
  128. 2014-11-19 Supervisor Romaine Leads Grand Opening Celebration of Swan River Preserve in East Patchogue (PDF)
  129. 2014-11-12 Supervisor Romaine, Town Officials Host Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon (PDF)