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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Town Demolishes Vacant House on Pinehurst Boulevard in Calverton for Open Space Preservation

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – On May 23, Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico (right) and Peconic Lake Estates Civic Organization (PLECO) member, Charles Guthrie were on-hand for the demolition of a vacant house located at 103 Pinehurst Drive in Calverton...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: April 4, 2023

Town Demolishes Vacant House in Setauket for Open Space Preservation

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – – On March 28, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (left) was on hand for the demolition of a vacant house located at 45 Dyke Road in Setauket. The property, which will be preserved as open space, is owned by S...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: March 6, 2023

Town Demolishes Vacant House on Washington Drive in Mastic Beach

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – – On March 1, Councilman Dan Panico (left) and Pattersquash Creek Civic Association President, Frank Fugarino (right) were on-hand for the Town of Brookhaven’s demolition of a vacant house located ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: December 21, 2022

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Bayview Avenue in Bellport

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – – On December 19, Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) and Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) were at 658 Bayview Avenue in Bellport for the demolition of an abandoned “zombie house.” There had...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: October 19, 2022

Vacant Houses Demolished on Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – – On October 13, Councilman Dan Panico (right) and Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella (left) were on-hand for the demolition of two long-vacant houses on Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach. The Suffolk ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: October 12, 2022

Town Demolishes Vacant “Zombie House” on Huntington Drive in Mastic Beach

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – On October 11, Councilman Dan Panico (right), Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella (left) and Pattersquash Creek Civic Association president, Frank Fugarino (center) were on-hand for the demolition of a long time vacant “zo...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: August 17, 2022

Town Demolishes Vacant “Zombie House” on Maywood Drive in Mastic Beach

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – -On August 15, Councilman Dan Panico (left) and Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella (right) were on-hand for the Town of Brookhaven’s demolition of a vacant ‘zombie house” located at...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: July 18, 2022

Supervisor Romaine Welcomes Family to New Habitat for Humanity Home in East Patchogue

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY - On July 13, Supervisor Ed Romaine (back row, right) was in East Patchogue for the Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk “Home Dedication” welcoming Allyson (fourth from left) and her children to their new home. They were joined by Ha...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: April 13, 2022

Town Demolishes Vacant House in East Setauket

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – On April 12, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (left) was on hand for the demolition of a vacant house located at 40 Dyke Road in East Setauket. The property, which will be preserved as open space, is owned by the State of New Y...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: April 5, 2022

Town Demolishes Three Vacant “Zombie Houses” on Riviera Drive in Mastic Beach

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – On March 28, Councilman Dan Panico (right) and Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella (left) were on-hand for the demolition of three vacant ‘zombie house” located at 794 (top), 795 (bottom left) and 798 Riviera Drive in Mast...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Grandview Drive in Blue Point

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY - On November 22, Councilman Neil Foley (pictured) was joined by local residents for the demolition of an abandoned “zombie house” located at 4 Grandview Drive in Blue Point. The house sustained heavy damage d...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: October 4, 2021

Town Demolishes Abandoned “Zombie” House on Radburn Drive in Farmingville

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – On September 30, Councilman Kevin LaValle (pictured) was on hand for the demolition of an abandoned “Zombie” house at 27 Radburn Drive in Farmingville. The house, which was vacant for many years, w...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: September 2, 2021

Town Demolishes Vacant House on Mill Road in Calverton for Open Space Preservation

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – On August 31, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left), Suffolk County Legislators Al Krupski (center) and Jim Mazzarella (right) were on-hand for the demolition of a vacant house located at 20 Mill Road in Calverton. The property, which w...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: August 24, 2021

Town Demolishes “Zombie House” on Poospatuck Lane in Mastic

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – On August 24, Councilman Dan Panico (left) and County Legislator Jim Mazzarella (right) were on-hand when the Town of Brookhaven demolished a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 108 Poospatuck L...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: May 21, 2021

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Roneck Court in Shirley

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY – On May 18, Councilman Dan Panico (right) was joined by Tim Rothang, Chief of Staff, Suffolk County Third Legislative District (left) at the demolition of a “Zombie House” located at 10 Roneck Court...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: February 11, 2021

Town Demolishes Two Abandoned Buildings on Montauk Highway in North Bellport

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY - On February 9, Councilman Michael Loguercio (pictured) was at 1465 Montauk Highway in North Bellport for the demolition of two abandoned and boarded up buildings that had become dilapidated after many years of neglect by the ow...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: September 23, 2020

Town Demolishes Vacant House on Washington Drive in Mastic Beach for Open Space Preservation

216 Washington Drive Demolition

Farmingville, NY - On September 21, Councilman Dan Panico (left) and County Legislator Rudy Sunderman (right) were on-hand for the demolition of a vacant house located at 216 Washington Drive in Mastic Beach. The property, which is located within...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Town Demolishes Vacant House on Dahlia Drive in Mastic Beach for Open Space Preservation

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY - Recently, Councilman Dan Panico (left) and County Legislator Rudy Sunderman (right) were on-hand for the demolition of a vacant house located at 65 Dahlia Drive in Mastic Beach. The property, which is located within the Mastic/...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: September 1, 2020

Town Closes Down and Cleans Up Illegal Yard Sale and Scrap Yard Operation in Mastic

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY - On August 27, the Town of Brookhaven Law Department acted to enforce a New York State Supreme Court order and removed an illegal “yard sale” and scrap yard operation located at 1600 Montauk Highway in Mastic...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: July 16, 2020

Supervisor Romaine and Focus East Patchogue Celebrate Demolition of Former Used Car Lot

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Farmingville, NY - Recently, Supervisor Ed Romaine (second from left) and members of Focus East Patchogue were on hand for the demolition of a former used car lot at 550 East Main Street in Patchogue. The .28-acre property (right photo outlined i...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: June 5, 2020

Town Demolishes Vacant House in Yaphank for Open Space Preservation

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY - On June 2, Councilman Michael Loguercio (third from right) was at 259 Mill Road in Yaphank for the demolition of a vacant house and outbuilding that the Town purchased for open space preservation on May 1, 2020. The house, loca...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: March 9, 2020

Town Demolishes Burned Out Zombie House on West Bartlett Road in Middle Island

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY - On March 5, Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) was at 82 West Bartlett Road in Middle Island for the demolition of an abandoned and burned out “zombie house.” He was joined by nearby resident, Jeffrey Taylo...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: March 3, 2020

Town Demolishes Two Abandoned “Zombie Houses” in Mastic Beach

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY - On March 3, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Dan Panico (right) attended the demolition of two long-abandoned “zombie houses” located next door to each other at 39 Cedar Road (left) and 103 Orchid...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: February 19, 2020

Town Demolishes Long-Abandoned Storefront in Selden

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY - On February 11, Councilman Kevin LaValle (pictured) was at 23 North Evergreen Drive in Selden for the demolition of a long-abandoned and dilapidated storefront. The building, which fronted on Middle Country Road (NYS Route 25),...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: January 22, 2020

Town Demolishes “Zombie House” on Grace Lane in Coram

Town Seal

Farmingville, NY - On January 21, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (pictured) was on-hand when the Town demolished a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 23 Grace Lane in Coram. The house was the source of resident complaints leadin...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: November 18, 2019

Town Demolishes “Super Storm Sandy” House on South Breeze Drive in Patchogue

Councilman Foley standing in front of house

Farmingville, NY - On November 12, Councilman Neil Foley was on hand for the demolition of a “Super Storm Sandy” house at 2 South Breeze Drive in Patchogue. The house, located on property along the Great South Bay, experienced...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: November 7, 2019

Town Demolishes “Zombie House” on Echo Avenue in Sound Beach

Councilwoman Bonner and workers standing in front of house

Farmingville, NY - On November 6, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (center) was on hand to watch the demolition of a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 309 Echo Avenue. The long-abandoned house was the source of resident complaint...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: November 4, 2019

Town Demolishes “Zombie House” on King Road in Rocky Point

Councilwoman Bonner and a Town resident standing in front of a house

Farmingville, NY - On October 31, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (right) was on-hand on a rainy day when the Town demolished a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 149 King Road in Rocky Point. During the demolition, the Councilwo...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: October 16, 2019

Town Demolishes “Zombie House” on Huntington Drive in Mastic Beach

Councilman Panico in front of 63 Huntington Drive Mastic Beach Demolition

Farmingville, NY -  The weekly On October 15, Councilman Dan Panico (pictured) was on-hand when the Town demolished a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 63 Huntington Drive in Mastic Beach. The long-abandoned house was the...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: September 19, 2019

Councilwoman Bonner and Residents On-Hand as Town Demolishes Zombie House on Park Dr in Rocky Point

Councilwoman Bonner with 40 Park Drive residents

Farmingville, NY -  On September 18, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (center) was joined by happy residents Bill Stengel (left) and Colleen Hauptman (right) at 40 Park Drive in Rocky Point for the demolition of an abandoned “zombie house&r...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: September 16, 2019

Town Demolishes Burned-Out “Zombie House” in Coram

Group photo in front of 66 Thomas Coram

Farmingville, NY -  On September 12, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Councilman Michael Loguercio were on-hand when the Town demolished a burned-out “zombie house” at 66 Thomas Street in Coram. The house, which sustained signific...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: August 13, 2019

Town Takes Strong Legal Action to Clean Up Track Gas Station Property in Mastic Beach

Track Gas Station

Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico have announced that a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) was served at Track Gas Station, located at 310 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach, on Wednesday, August 7. The TRO...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: August 7, 2019

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Strawberry Lane in Brookhaven

15 Strawberry Lane Demolition group photo

Farmingville, NY -  On August 5, Councilman Michael Loguercio (center) was joined by happy residents at 12 Strawberry Lane in Brookhaven for the demolition of an abandoned “zombie house” that had become dilapidated after many ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: June 14, 2019

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Hoffman Avenue in Bellport

Demolition of 661 Hoffman Avenue  in Bellport

Farmingville, NY -  On June 14, Councilman Michael Loguercio was at 661 Hoffman Avenue in Bellport for the demolition of an abandoned “zombie house” that was vacant for over 10 years. It was in violation of numerous Brookhaven...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: June 13, 2019

Town Demolishes Two Zombie Houses in Council District 6

House Demolition

Farmingville, NY -  On June 11, Councilman Dan Panico was on-hand for the demolition of two “Zombie Houses” in Council District 6. Both houses were abandoned and vacant for many years and the source of resident complaints. The...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: May 22, 2019

Town Demolishes “Zombie House” on Laurel Street in Mastic Beach

Councilman Panico in front of 7 Laurel Street Mastic Beach Demolition

Farmingville, NY -  On May 20, Councilman Dan Panico (pictured) was on-hand when the Town demolished a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 7 Laurel Street in Mastic Beach. The long-abandoned house was the source of resident...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: May 22, 2019

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Donack Lane in Bellport

8 Donack Lane Demolition group photo

Farmingville, NY -  On May 20, Councilman Michael Loguercio (center) was at 8 Donack Lane in Bellport for the demolition of an abandoned “zombie house.” He was joined by some of the happy neighbors who live nearby. The house, ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: May 20, 2019

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Park Hill Drive in Selden

Councilman LaValle at 38 Park Hill Drive Selden Demolition

Farmingville, NY -  On May 14, Councilman Kevin LaValle (pictured) was at 38 Park Hill Drive in Selden for the demolition of an abandoned “zombie house.” The house, which was vacant for nearly 20 years, was a source of numerou...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: May 6, 2019

Plans for a Blight Determination Study of Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach

Blight Study Press Conference group photo

Farmingville, NY -  At a May 2 press conference, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico announced the Town’s plan to conduct a Blight Determination Study for downtown Mastic Beach, specifically along Neighborhoo...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: March 22, 2019

Town Demolishes Two Zombie Houses in Mastic Beach as Part of Panico’s Quality of Life In

137 Commack Road MB Demolition

Farmingville, NY –  On March 20, Councilman Dan Panico (pictured) was on-hand for the demolition of two “Zombie Houses” in Mastic Beach at 137 Commack Road (left) and 110 Beaver Drive (right). The houses were dangero...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: March 11, 2019

Town Demolishes “Zombie House” on Shinnecock Drive in Sound Beach

55 shinnecock demo group photo

Farmingville, NY –  On March 7, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) were on-hand when the Town demolished a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 55 Shinnecock Drive in Sound Beach. The house w...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: March 7, 2019

Supervisor Romaine, State and Local Officials Rally to Protest MTA Fare Hike

Brookhaven, East End Residents Being Asked to Pay More for Less Service

Farmingville, NY – Recently, Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine (center) was joined by (left to right) Suffolk County Legislator Rudy Sunderman; NY State Senator Monic...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: March 7, 2019

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Audrey Street in Miller Place

9 Audrey Street Miller Place House Demolition

Farmingville, NY – On February 27, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) were joined by local resident John Sciacchitano (center) as the Town demolished a “zombie house” located at 9 Audrey Street...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: February 27, 2019

Town Demolishes 250th Zombie House Under Supervisor Romaine’s Neighborhood Clean Up Initiative

185 Southaven Avenue Medford 250th demolition group photo

Farmingville, NY –  On February 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine (second from right) was joined by (left to right) Councilman Michael Loguercio, Councilman Neil Foley and Councilman Kevin LaValle at 185 Southaven Avenue in Medford to mark the ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: February 7, 2019

Town Demolishes Zombie House on West End Avenue in Shirley

Councilman Loguercio, Councilman Panico and Suffolk County Legislator Sunderman

Farmingville, NY –  On February 5, Councilman Michael Loguercio (left), Councilman Dan Panico (center) and Suffolk County Legislator Rudy Sunderman (right) were on-hand for the demolition of a “Zombie House” located ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: January 30, 2019

Brookhaven Town, Patchogue Village Form Joint Partnership in Seeking Additional Sewer Funds

Mastic Patchogue Sewers group photo

Farmingville, NY –  Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine and Patchogue Village Mayor Paul Pontieri today were joined by county, town and village officials to lobby for $26.4 million in available funds to extend sewer projects in Patchogue a...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: January 18, 2019

Town Demolishes Burned-Out Zombie House on Cypress Lane in Shirley

Councilman Panico and Supervisor Romaine Standing in Front of Burned House

Farmingville, NY – On January 15, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Dan Panico (right) attended the demolition of a burned-out “zombie house” located at 27 Cypress Lane in Shirley. The house was vacant and ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: January 10, 2019

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Celia Street in Patchogue

Councilman Foley in front of 5 Celia Street Patchogue

Farmingville, NY –  On January 9, Councilman Neil Foley (pictured) was on-hand for the demolition of a “Zombie House” located at 5 Celia Street in Patchogue. The abandoned house, which was a dangerous nuisance in the...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: January 9, 2019

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Huguenot Drive in Mastic Beach

Councilman Panico in front of house

Farmingville, NY –  On January 4, Councilman Dan Panico (pictured) was on-hand for the demolition of a “Zombie House” located at 86 Huguenot Drive in Mastic Beach. The house, which was the second in Mastic Beach to b...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: January 4, 2019

Zombie House in Mastic Beach Demolished as Councilman Panico’s Quality of Life Initiative Continues

House at 9 Montauk Drive with Councilman Panico and Supervisor Romaine

Town’s first demolition of the new year follows 67 demolitions in 2018

Farmingville, NY –  On January 2, Councilman Dan Panico (left) and Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) were on-hand for the Town’s first “zomb...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: December 27, 2018

Councilman LaValle Co-Sponsors the Stony Brook Cancer Center Mobile Mammography Van at Town Hall

Mobile Mammogram Bus

Farmingville, NY –  On Friday, January 18, the Stony Brook Cancer Center Mobile Mammography Van will make a special visit to Brookhaven Town Hall to provide breast cancer screenings. This service, co-sponsored by Councilman Kevin LaVall...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: December 12, 2018

Town Demolishes House in Mastic Beach as Part of the Councilman's Quality of Life Initiative

Councilman Panico with Leg. Sunderman in front of 15 Market St

Farmingville, NY –  On December 11, Councilman Dan Panico (left) was joined by Suffolk County Legislator Rudy Sunderman (right) at the demolition of an abandoned house located at 15 Market Street in Mastic Beach. The house, which was va...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: December 3, 2018

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Shoreham Solar Commons Ribbon Cutting

Councilwoman Bonner (left) and Robert F. Caldwell (right), president of Duke Energy Renewables

Farmingville, NY –  On November 27, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was on hand to celebrate the ribbon cutting at Shoreham Solar Commons, a 24.9 MW AC facility located on the site of the former Tall Grass Golf Course. The new solar array is o...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: November 15, 2018

Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month for November

Councilwoman Foley with Students of the month

Farmingville, NY –  On November 14, Councilman Neil Foley (center) visited Patchogue-Medford High School to honor the Students of the Month for November. Pictured with Councilman Foley are juniors Nolan Crean (left) and Rachel Edwards. ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: November 14, 2018

Councilwoman Bonner Honors New Eagle Scout from Troop 1776 of Mount Sinai

Councilwoman Bonner and Eagle Scout

Farmingville, NY –  On November 12, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) honored Boy Scout Joseph Snider (right) from Troop 1776 during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held at the American Legion Wilson Ritch Post 432 in Port Jeffers...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: November 9, 2018

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Jay Road in Centereach

Councilman LaValle infront of 68 Jay Road Centereach

Farmingville, NY –  On November 8, Councilman Kevin LaValle (pictured) was at 68 Jay Road in Centereach for the demolition of a fire damaged, abandoned “zombie house.” The house, which has been vacant for over four y...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: November 8, 2018

Town Demolishes Burned Out Zombie House on Broadway in Shirley

Town Demolishes Burned Out  Zombie House on Broadway in Shirley

Farmingville, NY –  On November 2, Councilman Dan Panico (left) was joined by Suffolk County Legislator Rudy Sunderman (right) for the emergency demolition of a burned-out “Zombie House” located at 215 Broadway in Sh...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: November 5, 2018

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Handy Lane in Medford

Councilman Loguercio and workers infront of 16 Handy Lane Medford

Farmingville, NY –  On October 30, Councilman Michael Loguercio (center) was on hand for the demolition of a vacant and abandoned house at 16 Handy Lane in Medford. The house and property were not maintained and had been the source of r...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: October 23, 2018

Town Demolishes Zombie Houses on Lincoln Drive and Quail Road in Mastic Beach

Councilman Panico in front of Lincoln Drive Demolition

Farmingville, NY –  Recently, Councilman Dan Panico was on-hand for the demolition of two “Zombie Houses” in Mastic Beach located at 53 Lincoln Drive (pictured) and 6 Quail Drive in Mastic Beach. Both houses were aba...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: October 19, 2018

Councilwoman Bonner Attends 20th Annual Rocky Point Historical Society Tea

Group Photo

Farmingville, NY –  On October 14, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the 22nd Annual Rocky Point Historical Society Tea at the Rocky Point VFW Post #6249. This year’s guest speaker was award-winning filmmaker Joe Sikorski, who...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: September 28, 2018

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Lynbrook Drive in Mastic Beach

Supervisor Romaine in front of house

Farmingville, NY –  On September 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine (pictured) was on-hand for the demolition of a “Zombie House” located at 125 Lynbrook Drive in Mastic Beach. The house was a dangerous nuisance in the neighb...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: September 24, 2018

Town Demolishes Burned Out House on Ashton Road in Medford

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio infront of 26 Ashton Raod

Farmingville, NY –  On September 18, the Town of Brookhaven’s Recycling and Sustainable Materials Management Department performed an emergency demolition of a burned out “zombie house” located at 26 Ashton ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: September 11, 2018

Brookhaven Town Officials Announce Seizure of Roadside “Crack Pipe” Vending Machine in Coram

Crack Pipe Vending Machine Press Conference

Farmingville, NY – On September 10, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio held a press conference to announce the seizure of a “crack pipe” vending machine located on the roadside in Coram. The Town ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: August 8, 2018

Town Demolishes “Zombie House” on South Village Drive in Bellport

House Demolition - 11 South Village Drive Bellport

Farmingville, NY – On August 7, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) were at 11 South Village Drive in Bellport for the demolition of a long vacant “zombie house.” The house, which had been an eyesore in the neigh...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: August 6, 2018

Town Demolishes Long Vacant “Zombie House” on Westfield Road in Coram

Councilman Loguercio in front of house

Farmingville, NY – On August 6, Councilman Michael Loguercio (pictured) was at 78 Westfield Road in Coram for the demolition of a long-vacant “zombie house.” The house, which has been an eyesore in the neighborhood a...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: August 1, 2018

Town Demolishes Two Zombie Houses in Mastic Beach

Group photo at 102 Hickory Road Demolition (1)

Farmingville, NY – On July 30 and 31, the Town of Brookhaven demolished two dilapidated zombie houses in Mastic Beach as part of Councilman Dan Panico’s (left photo) efforts to clean up the waterfront community. The houses, lo...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: July 10, 2018

Town Demolishes Dangerous Open Foundation on Upton Drive in Rocky Point

Councilwoman Bonner and residents Kristin Scharf and her son Cian

Farmingville, NY – On July 10, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) joined neighborhood residents Kristin Scharf (right) and her son Cian as the Town demolished an abandoned foundation located at 8 Upton Drive in Sound Beach. The foundation ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: June 27, 2018

Town Demolishes Burned Out “Zombie House” on West Street in Middle Island

Councilman Loguercio in front of 55 West St Middle Island

Farmingville, NY – On June 27, Councilman Michael Loguercio (pictured) was at 55 West Street in Middle Island for the demolition of a long-vacant “zombie house.” The house, which has been an eyesore in the neighborho...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: June 15, 2018

Zombie House Demolished on Diana Drive as Part of Councilman Panico’s Quality of Life Initiative

Two men in front of yellow crane

Farmingville, NY – On June 11, Councilman Dan Panico (right) was joined by Suffolk County Legislator Rudy Sunderman (left) at the demolition of a “Zombie House” located at 45 Diana Drive in Mastic Beach. The house, which was ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: June 13, 2018

Town Demolishes 200th Zombie House Under Supervisor Romaine’s Neighborhood Clean Up Initiative

Four people in front of demolished home

Farmingville, NY – On Wednesday, June 13, Supervisor Ed Romaine (second from right) was joined by (left to right) Councilman Neil Foley; Councilman Michael Loguercio and Councilwoman Jane Bonner to mark the 200th Zombie House demolition during h...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: May 31, 2018

Town Demolishes Burned Out “Zombie House” on Mill Road in Coram

Two men and a crane at home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On May 30, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) were at 427 Mill Road in Coram for the demolition of a burned out “zombie house.” The house, which has been an eyesore in the...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: May 22, 2018

Burned-Out House Demolished on Schenk Road as Part of Councilman Panico’s Quality of Life Initiative

Three men in front of home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On May 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Dan Panico (right) were joined by Suffolk County Legislator Rudy Sunderman (center) at the demolition of a burned-out house located at 29 Schenk Road in Shirley. The house...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: May 17, 2018

Town Demolishes Long Vacant “Zombie House” on Spring Garden Road in Rocky Point

Seven people standing in front of home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On May 15, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) joined neighborhood residents as the Town demolished a long-vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 69 Spring Garden Road in Rocky Point. The dilapidated house, whi...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: May 16, 2018

Zombie House Demolished in Mastic Beach as Part of Councilman Panico’s Quality of Life Initiative

Five men on road with crane

Farmingville, NY – On May 9, Supervisor Ed Romaine (second from left) and Councilman Dan Panico were joined by Suffolk County Legislator Rudy Sunderman at the demolition of a dilapidated, abandoned house located at 136 Riviera Drive in Mastic Be...

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Posted on: May 7, 2018

Town Demolishes Another Zombie House in Mastic Beach

Three men stnading in front of red home

Farmingville, NY – On May 1, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Dan Panico (right) were joined by Suffolk County Legislator Rudy Sunderman (center) at the demolition of a decades-long vacant house located at 719 Riviera Drive in Mastic ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: April 16, 2018

Town Demolishes Burned Out Zombie House in Mastic Beach

Two men and crane at home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On April 10, Councilman Dan Panico (right) was joined by Suffolk County Legislator and Mastic Fire Chief Rudy Sunderman (left) at the demolition of a burned-out zombie house located at 176 Maywood Road in Mastic Beach. The house, which ...

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Posted on: March 16, 2018

Councilman Panico Issues Mastic Beach Quality of Life Initiative Progress Report

Farmingville, NY – Only two months after the dissolution of the Incorporated Village of Mastic Beach, Councilman Dan Panico’s Quality of Life Initiative has already produced very impressive results. Prior to the hamlet being returned u...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: March 12, 2018

Town Condemns Unsafe Stony Brook House Illegally Converted to Off-Campus Student Housing

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Farmingville, NY – On Friday, March 9, the Town of Brookhaven Law Department took action to condemn a house located at 1423 Stony Brook Road in Stony Brook. The ranch-style house was shared by eight to ten students and had been illegall...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: March 7, 2018

Town Demolishes Long Vacant “Zombie House” on Camille Lane in East Patchogue

Two men standing beside home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On March 6, Councilman Michael Loguercio was at 82 Camille Lane in East Patchogue for the demolition of a vacant and abandoned “zombie house.” The house, which was vacant for more than five years, had susta...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: February 13, 2018

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Pleasant Avenue in Centereach

Two men standing beside home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On February 13, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Kevin LaValle (right) were at 30 Pleasant Avenue in Centereach for the demolition of an abandoned and dilapidated “zombie house.” The house, which...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: February 9, 2018

Councilman Panico and Town Board Vote to Demolish Two Zombie Houses in Mastic Beach

Small concrete home in shambles

Farmingville, NY – On February 8, Councilman Dan Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board held public hearings to determine whether two abandoned and dilapidated “zombie houses” in Mastic Beach were unsafe as defined by Chapter 7...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: February 8, 2018

Town Demolishes Zombie House in Lake Ronkonkoma

Two men standing beside crane

Farmingville, NY – On February 6, Councilman Neil Foley (left) and Councilman Kevin LaValle (right) were at 768 Hawkins Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma for the demolition of an abandoned “zombie house.” The house, which had been va...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: January 9, 2018

Town Demolishes New York Rising “Zombie House” on Huntington Drive in Mastic Beach

Three men standing outside house to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On January 17, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left), Councilman Dan Panico (center) and Suffolk County Legislator Rudy Sunderman were on hand for the demolition of a vacant house located at 16 Huntington Drive in Mastic Beach. The hou...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: November 2, 2017

Town Demolishes Zombie House in Medford

Two men standing beside home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On October 31, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio were at 65 Gray Avenue in Medford as the Town demolished an abandoned “zombie house.” The house, which was vacant for more than 10 years...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: November 2, 2017

Town Demolishes Zombie House in Port Jefferson Station

Delapidated home in woods

Farmingville, NY – On November 1, the Town of Brookhaven demolished a dilapidated, abandoned “zombie house” located at 5 Alden Way in Port Jefferson Station. The house, which was vacant for many years, was dilapidated and the...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: October 19, 2017

Neighbors Thank Councilman Loguercio as Town Demolishes “Zombie House” in Middle Island

Group of people smiling beside home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On February 7, Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) was joined by thankful neighborhood residents at the demolition of a vacant “Zombie House” located at 10 Herdman Court in Middle Island. The house, which ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: October 5, 2017

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Barrow Place in Blue Point

Vacant home with overgrown yard

Farmingville, NY – On October 3, Councilman Neil Foley (pictured) was in Blue Point for the demolition of an abandoned house located at 11 Barrow Place. The house, which has been vacant for many years, was a source of numerous resident ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: October 3, 2017

Romaine, Builders Announce Zombie Home Rehabilitation Program

Seven people outside home to be demolished

Brookhaven Seeks Penalty Money from Banks to Rehab Abandoned Homes For First-Time Homebuyers

Farmingville, NY – On Tuesday, October 3, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine was joined by the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI)...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: September 22, 2017

Town Demolishes Zombie House in Selden

Three men stand on lawn of home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On September 19, Councilman Kevin LaValle (pictured) was at 18 Awixa Place in Selden for the demolition of a dilapidated, abandoned “zombie house.” The house, which has been vacant for over eight years, was...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: August 31, 2017

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Waverly Avenue in Holtsville

Three men stand on lawn of home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On August 29, Supervisor Ed Romaine (center), Councilman Kevin LaValle (left) and Councilman Neil Foley (right) were on hand for the demolition of a vacant and abandoned house at 1213 Waverly Avenue in Holtsville. The house wa...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: August 24, 2017

Town Demolishes Zombie House on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley

Two men stand on sidewalk of home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On August 22, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) and Councilman Dan Panico (left) were on hand for the demolition of a vacant and abandoned house at 205 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. The house had been a source of numerous resi...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: August 9, 2017

Councilman LaValle Announces Town Demolition of Zombie House on Woodview Lane in Centereach

Man stands outside a home being demolished

Farmingville, NY – On August 9, Councilman Kevin LaValle was on hand for the demolition of a vacant and abandoned house at 59 Woodview Lane Centereach. The house had been a source of numerous resident complaints and Town building code violations...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: July 12, 2017

Councilwoman Bonner and Councilman Loguercio Oversee Demolition of “Zombie House” in Middle Island

man and woman stand outside delapidated home

Farmingville, NY –  On July 11, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Councilman Michael Loguercio were at 48 Avon Lane in Middle Island as the Town demolished an abandoned “zombie house.” The house, which was vacant for near...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: July 5, 2017

Councilman Loguercio Oversees Demolition of Long Vacant “Zombie House” in Bellport

Large crane demolishes home

Farmingville, NY –  On June 20, Councilman Michael Loguercio (pictured at right) was at 1789 Atlantic Avenue in Bellport to inspect the site where earlier in the day the Town of Brookhaven demolished a vacant and abandoned house. The ho...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: July 5, 2017

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates Fourth of July at Patchogue Village Parade

Supervisor Romaine waving during parade

Farmingville, NY –  On July 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine joined Patchogue Village Mayor Paul Pontieri to march down Main Street during the Lion’s Club of Patchogue’s annual 4th of July Parade. Thousands of people enjoyed...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: July 5, 2017

Town Demolishes Abandoned House on Crestwood Lane in Farmingville

Two men stand outside white home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY –  On June 27, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Kevin LaValle (right) were on hand for the demolition of an abandoned house at 34 Crestwood Lane in Farmingville. The house, which was vacant for nearly 10 year...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: June 22, 2017

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Woodland Boulevard in Centereach

Two men stand on porch of home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY –  On June 20, Councilman Kevin LaValle (right) and Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore (left) were on hand for the demolition of an abandoned house at 40 Woodland Boulevard in Centereach. The house, which was vacant...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: May 24, 2017

Town Department of Waste Management Cleans Up Illegal Dumping Site at Toppings Path in Ridge

Garbage on road side

Farmingville, NY –  The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of Waste Management recently conducted a clean- up of an illegal dumping site on Toppings Path in Ridge. A popular trailhead for hikers and mountain bikers, this...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: May 16, 2017

Town Board Authorizes Demolition of Severely Blighted House at 59 Mastic Boulevard, Mastic

Exterior of home with snow on ground

Farmingville, NY – Brookhaven Town Councilman Dan Panico, Supervisor Ed Romaine and fellow Town Board Members unanimously approved the demolition of 59 Mastic Boulevard in the Hamlet of Mastic, denying the request for an extension of time from t...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: April 12, 2017

Town Demolishes Zombie House in Centereach

Group of people pose for picture outside home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY –  On April 11, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Kevin LaValle (right) were joined by local residents for the demolition of an abandoned house at 35 Hetty’s Path in Centereach. The house, which has ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: March 28, 2017

Check-Out Time for Ridge Motel East

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Town Demolishes Long Vacant Eyesore 

 

Farmingville, NY –  On March 27, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Councilman Michael Loguercio and Councilman Dan Panico were in Ridge as the Town of Brookhaven demo...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: February 23, 2017

Town Demolishes Zombie House in Blue Point

Man stands beside home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY –  On February 21, Councilmember Neil Foley (pictured) was in Blue Point for the demolition of an abandoned house located at 7 Purick Street. The house, which has been vacant for more than 7 years, was a source of numer...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: February 1, 2017

Town Demolishes Burned Out Zombie House in Shirley

Two men stand outside home to be demolished

Farmingville, NY – On January 31, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Dan Panico (right) were in Shirley for the demolition of a burned out vacant house located at 25 Corbin Avenue. It was the Town’s second demolition of 2017. ...

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Quality of Life
Posted on: January 25, 2017

Town Demolishes First “Zombie House” in 2017

Two men stand outside an abandoned home

Farmingville, NY –  On January 24, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) and Councilwoman Michael Loguercio (left) were in Bellport for the demolition of an abandoned home located at 82 Beaver Dam Road. It was the Town’s first demolit...

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