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Town Clerk Kevin LaValle and “EJ’s PJs” to Hold December 6 Holiday Pajama Drive at Connect Church

Farmingville, NY –  On December 6, Town Clerk Kevin LaValle will join EJ’S PJ’S founder Patricia Poggi to spearhead the Town of Brookhaven’s efforts along with EJ’s PJs to collect and distribute n...

Town of Brookhaven’s 14th Annual “Polar Plunge” Raises $140,000 to Benefit Special Olympics NY

Farmingville, NY –  On November 18, the Town of Brookhaven and Special Olympics New York hosted the 14th annual “Polar Plunge: Freezin’ for a Reason” at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The event attracted 650 p...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Sound Beach Civic Board Member, Patrice Perreca

Farmingville, NY –  On November 13, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) attended the Sound Beach Civic Association (SBCA) meeting where she had the pleasure to honor SBCA member Patrice Perreca (center). A long-time resident of Sound Beach,...

Councilman Loguercio Dedicates Bellport Street in Memory of Community Leader, Rae J. Maynes

Farmingville, NY –  On November 9, Councilman Michael Loguercio (center with proclamation) was in Bellport to celebrate the dedication of the 700 block of Bourdois Avenue in memory of long-time community leader, Rae J. Maynes. Born in 1...

Councilwoman Bonner meets with Shoreham Wading River HS Community Relations Students

Farmingville, NY –  On November 14, Councilwoman Jane Bonner served as host to the Shoreham Wading River High School's Community Relations Class at Town Hall. The students are working toward their New York State Seal of Civic R...

Brookhaven C.A.R.E.S. Announces Rental Housing Forum to be held on November 28 at Town Hall

Farmingville, NY –  The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of Housing and Community Development will host the first Brookhaven C.A.R.E.S. (Community. Affordable. Responsive. Engaging. Support) Rental Housing Forum on November 28 ...

Annual Holiday Spectacular Returns to Holtsville Ecology Site Indoor, Walk-Through Light Show

Holtsville, NY – Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro is announcing the return of the annual Brookhaven Town Holiday Spectacular, an indoor, walk-through holiday light show benefiting the Holtsville Ecology Site.Over the years, thousands of...

Braemar Living in Medford to Protest Plans to Remove Telephone Landlines

Farmingville, NY –  On Monday, October 23, Supervisor Ed Romaine (at podium) and Councilman Neil Foley (second from right) held a press conference to ask Braemar Living in Medford to halt their plan to remove landline telephones from th...

Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop to be held on October 25 at Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville, NY –  On October 25 at 1:00 pm, Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine will join other elected officials from towns in Suffolk County for “Towns Against Domestic Violence,” a workshop to raise awareness during the month of October...

Statement by Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine Regarding Call of Global Day of Jihad on 10/13

Farmingville, NY –  Earlier this week, a former Hamas leader called for a Global Day of Jihad on Friday, October 13. While there are no credible threats that have been issued in Brookhaven, the Town is providing heightened security at T...

Supervisor Romaine Welcomes Attendees at the Division of Women’s Services 14th Annual Conference

Farmingville, NY –  On September 30, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) welcomed attendees to the Town of Brookhaven’s Division of Women’s Services 14th annual conference, sponsored by the Women’s Advisory Board. The event was held at Brookhaven Town H...

Brookhaven Officials Call for Federal Government to Renourish Fire Island Beaches

Farmingville, NY –  On Tuesday, October 3, Supervisor Ed Romaine (second from left), Councilman Neil Foley (right) and Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro (center) held a press conference at Davis Park, Fire Island to urge the United S...

Town of Brookhaven and Long Island Housing Partnership Announces Down Payment Assistance Program

Farmingville, NY –  Supervisor Ed Romaine, members of the Town Council, the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Long Island Housing Partnership have announced that the 2023 Town of Brookhaven’s Down Payment...

Brookhaven Achieves Perfect Score in NYS Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring Annual Financial Rep

Farmingville, NY –  Brookhaven Town today announced that the NYS Comptroller’s most recent Fiscal Stress Score for the Town found that Brookhaven has the lowest possible stress in every category in the report for both fiscal and environmental str...

Councilwoman Bonner Honored with LiveOnNY Advocate Award

Farmingville, NY –  At the September 18 Town Board Meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was presented with the Advocate Award from LiveOnNY in recognition as a legislative partner who is committed to promoting organ donation and the work o...

Supervisor Romaine Named Leader of the Year by the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society

Farmingville, NY –  On September 14, Supervisor Ed Romaine was named “Leader of the Year” by the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) during their third annual Night at the Ocean reception. The event was held ...

Demand USPS to Re-Open Shuttered Sound Beach Post Office or Find a New Location

Farmingville, NY –  On September 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner held a press conference in Sound Beach calling for the United States Postal Service (USPS) to reopen the shuttered Sound Beach Po...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Grand Opening of Baby Boom Boutique in Mount Sinai

Farmingville, NY –  On August 23, Councilwoman Jane Bonner celebrated the grand opening of Baby Boom Boutique located at 176-4 North Country Road in Mount Sinai. The new store was conceived after owner Cat Rosenboom realized there was a...

Town and State Officials Unite in Opposition to the Planned Closure of the Port Jeff Station DMV

Farmingville, NY –  On Tuesday, August 22, Supervisor Ed Romaine was joined by New York State and Brookhaven Town officials during a press conference at the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in Port Jefferson Stat...

Ninth Annual “Run the Farm 4 Mile Challenge” at Bethel Hobbs Community Farm in Centereach

Farmingville, NY –  On August 12, Councilman Neil Manzella and Town Clerk Kevin LaValle hosted the Ninth Annual “Run the Farm 4 Mile Challenge” at Bethel Hobbs Community Farm. This year the event had 250 runners and ...

Councilwoman Bonner and the SC Sheriff's Department Co-Host Annual National Night Out in Ridge

Farmingville, NY –  Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department recently hosted the annual National Night Out at Fireman's Park in Ridge. This annual...

Stony Brook Mobile Mammography Van at Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mt. Sinai

Farmingville, NY –  On Thursday, August 10, the Stony Brook Cancer Center Mobile Mammography Van will make a special visit to the Town of Brookhaven’s Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mt. Sinai, to provide breast cancer screeni...

Councilwoman Bonner Announces Successful “Hoops for Hope” Basketball/Barbecue Event

Farmingville, NY –  On July 28, Councilwoman Jane Bonner has announced that the 7th annual Jake Engel “Hoops for Hope Barbecue” and basketball tournament at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The event, which included a 3 o...

Supervisor Romaine Honors 3,000th Blood Donor During Annual “Life Saving” Blood Drive at Town Hall

Farmingville, NY –  On August 2, Brookhaven Town employees and residents did their part to help save lives by turning out for the annual blood drive at Town Hall. The event was co-sponsored by the Town and New York Blood Center (NYBS), ...

Results of the Town’s Veterans Food Drive

Farmingville, NY –  Recently, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner displayed the results of the Town of Brookhaven’s Division of Veteran Services Food Drive. Working in partnership with the Suffolk Coun...

Supervisor Romaine, Councilman Loguercio Join CEED for 2023 Quail Release at Longwood Estate

Farmingville, NY –  On July 28, Supervisor Ed Romaine (second from left) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (third from left) were at the historic Longwood Estate in Ridge to assist the Center for Environmental Education & Discovery (...

Supervisor Romaine and Deputy Supervisor Panico Celebrate Dedication of Andrea Spilka Preserve

Farmingville, NY –  On July 24, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (center) and Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico (right) joined Southampton Town officials, family and friends of Andrea Spilka to celebrate the dedication of the Andrea Spi...

Town Clerk LaValle Announces Tri-Harbor Ambulance District Referendum Vote on Tuesday, August 1

Farmingville, NY –  Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle has announced that the Tri-Harbor Ambulance District will hold a referendum vote on Tuesday, August 1 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The vote, which will be held at the Port Jefferson EM...

Romaine Thanks the Town’s NYS Delegation for Securing the Funds to Replace Sheep Pasture Bridge

Farmingville, NY –  On July 25, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (at podium) held a press conference to thank the Town’s New York State delegation for securing $15.842 million for the superstructure replacement of the She...

National Night Out at Centereach Pool Complex on Tuesday, August 1

Farmingville, NY –  On Tuesday, August 1, Councilman Neil Manzella and Town Clerk Kevin LaValle, the Suffolk County Police Department’s 6th Precinct and the Middle Country Library will host the annual National Night Out at the...

Deputy Supervisor Panico Honors the Manorville Soccer Club for their First Championship Season

Farmingville, NY –  At the July 20 Town Board Meeting, Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico, Supervisor Ed Romaine and the Town Board recognized the Manorville Soccer Club for winning the Long Island Championship in their age group for the firs...

Brookhaven Extends Hours to 7:00 PM at All Pools and Non-Ocean Beaches on 7/27 and 7/28

Farmingville, NY –  In response to the high temperatures expected on Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28, Brookhaven Town will extend the hours at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai (West and Main Beaches), West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook and ...

Councilwoman Bonner and Town Board Honor Ms. New York Senior America 2023 from Coram

Farmingville, NY –  At the July 20 Town Board Meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and the Town Board honored Coram resident Mae Caime, New York Senior America 2023 at the 38th Annual Ms. New York Senior America Pageant at the Bayway Arts ...

Supervisor Romaine Meets with Yaphank Historical Society Members at Swezey Avey House

Farmingville, NY –  On July 19, Supervisor Ed Romaine was at the historic, Town-owned Swezey Avey House (c. 1844) in Yaphank to visit with members of the Yaphank Historical Society. The Supervisor was given a tour of the house to see th...

Supervisor Romaine Honored by Axis Church in Medford

Farmingville, NY –  On July 16, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio were at Axis Church in Medford to celebrate the Second Annual “Axis Church in the Park” service. The event was to be held at Medf...

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates Fourth of July at 76th Annual Patchogue Village Parade

Farmingville, NY –  On July 4, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine joined fellow elected officials from Suffolk County (SC) and New York State (NYS) to march in the Lion’s Club of Patchogue’s 76th annual 4th of July Parade. The theme of the par...

Supervisor Romaine and Town Council Members Celebrate Graduation at Sunshine Prevention Center

Farmingville, NY –  Recently, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended the graduation and moving forward ceremony at the Sunshine Alternative Education &...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at Burrito Blvd Mexican Grill in Coram

Farmingville, NY –  On June 28, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was on hand to celebrate the grand opening ribbon cutting of Burrito Blvd Mexican Grill located at 1710 Route 112 in Coram. The Coram restaurant is the first Burrito Blvd in Brook...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Manzella Honor Ronkonkoma FD at Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY - On June 24, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Neil Manzella attended the Ronkonkoma Fire Department’s Annual Installation Inspection Dinner at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. At the event, the Supervisor an...

Supervisor Romaine Salutes Suffolk County Radio Club at Annual Field Day Event in Yaphank

Farmingville, NY - On June 24, Supervisor Ed Romaine visited the Suffolk County Radio Club’s Amateur Radio Field Day at the Longwood Youth Sports Complex in Yaphank. The event celebrated the club’s 76th year, making it the old...

Councilmember Kornreich Attends Little Free Library’s 8th Annual Installation at West Meadow Beach

Farmingville, NY –  On June 22, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich joined members of the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library for the 8th annual installation of the Little Free Library at the Town of Brookhaven’s West Meadow Beach on ...

Councilwoman Bonner, Town Board and Black History Commission Celebrate Juneteenth

Farmingville, NY –  On June 17, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined with Town of Brookhaven officials, Black History Commission (BHC) members, and residents at the annual “Juneteenth” celebration, held in recognition of ...

Deputy Supervisor Panico and Councilmember Kornreich Celebrate Triple Ribbon Cutting in Stony Brook

Farmingville, NY –  On June 13, Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich celebrated a triple ribbon cutting at the Stony Brook Village Center. The top left photo shows “Robinson’s Tea Room&am...

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates 500th Radio Broadcast of LI News Radio’s “The Nonprofit Voice”

Farmingville, NY –  On June 15, Supervisor Ed Romaine was at the LI News Radio broadcast studio in the Islip Macarthur Airport terminal to celebrate the 500th broadcast of The Nonprofit Voice, hosted by Ron Gold. The program is the only...

The Town Celebrates Juneteenth at the Historic Longwood Estate

Farmingville, NY –  On June 17, the Town of Brookhaven Black History Commission (BHC) held its annual “Juneteenth” celebration in recognition of the 158th anniversary of the end of U.S. slavery in 1865. The event was held at the historic Longwood...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Student Athletes from Shoreham-Wading River High School

Farmingville, NY –  At the June 8 Town Board Meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner recognized two groups of student-athletes from Shoreham-Wading River High School (SWR) who have excelled in their respective sports program. At left are the ...

Town Cancels All Outdoor Activities Until 5:00 pm Today Due to Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Farmingville, NY –  Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven has cancelled all outdoor activities until 5:00 pm today, Thursday, June 8. They include Department of Parks, Recreation and Sports, and Cultural Resour...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates the History of Sound Beach During Assembly at Joseph A. Edgar Interme

Farmingville, NY –  On June 7, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was at Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School in Rocky Point to celebrate the history of Sound Beach at an assembly featuring author and president of the Sound Beach Civic Association...

Town Parks and Recreation Cancels All Outdoor Activities, Programs, Clinics, Leagues and More

Farmingville, NY –  As a result of the cloud of Canadian wildfire smoke hanging over Long Island, the Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks, Recreation and Sports, and Cultural Resources has canceled all outdoor activities, programs, c...

Councilwoman Bonner Congratulates Shoreham Boy Scout Troop 161 at Court of Honor

Farmingville, NY –  On June 2, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended Shoreham Boy Scout Troop 161 Court of Honor at Saint John the Baptist Church in Wading River. At the event, the Councilwoman addressed the Boy Scouts and congratulated and...

Supervisor Ed Romaine is a Guest on Islip Town’s TV Program “Supervisor’s Spotlight”

Farmingville, NY –  On June 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) joined Babylon Town Supervisor, Rich Schaffer (left) as studio guests on the Islip Town TV program “Supervisor Spotlight,” hosted by Islip Town Supervisor,...

Grand Opening of Renewable Energy/STEM Center at Suffolk County Community College Brentwood Campus

Farmingville, NY –  On June 1, Supervisor Ed Romaine was a guest speaker at the grand opening of the Renewable Energy/STEM Center on the Michael J. Grant Campus of Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood. During the event, Supervi...

Newly Elected Councilman Neil Manzella Is Sworn In

Farmingville, NY –  Farmingville, NY- At the May 25 Town Board Meeting, newly elected Councilman Neil Manzella (fifth from left) was sworn in by District Court Judge Evan Zuckerman (center). Councilman Manzella was elected to the Town C...

Town to Hold Ninth Annual Juneteenth “Freedom Day Celebration” on Saturday, June 17

Farmingville, NY – The Brookhaven Town Black History Commission will host the Ninth Annual Juneteenth “Freedom Day Celebration” at the historic Longwood Estate in Ridge on Saturday June 17 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. T...

Councilwoman Bonner and Councilman Loguercio Attend Coram Fire Department Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY – On May 20, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the Coram Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner at East Wind Long Island in Wading River. During the event, they honored m...

Councilman Foley Presents New Town Flag to Patchogue Village Mayor Pontieri

Farmingville, NY – Councilman Neil Foley (right) visited Patchogue Village Hall to present a new Town of Brookhaven flag to Mayor Paul Pontieri (left). The new Town flag will replace one currently flying in American Legion Park in Patch...

Town Officials Attend Memorial Service at Fireman’s Park in Ridge

Farmingville, NY – On May 21, Town officials attended a Memorial Service at Fireman’s Park in Ridge. The annual event included representatives from every fire department in Brookhaven Town. They remembered the lives and servic...

Councilwoman Bonner Installs New Officers of the Rocky Point Fire Department

Farmingville, NY –  On May 20, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was joined by NYS Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio at the Rocky Point Fire Department’s annual installation dinner held at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. During the ceremony, ...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Life of PFC Joseph P. Dwyer at 2nd Annual PTSD Memorial 5K Run

Farmingville, NY –  On May 21, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was on-hand to kick-off the 2nd Annual Joseph P. Dwyer PTSD Memorial 5K Run in Rocky Point. The annual event is held to honor the memory of Iraq War hero Joseph P. Dwyer from Mount...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Mount Sinai FD Members at Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY –  On May 20, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Mount Sinai Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner at East Wind Long Island in Wading River. The annual event is held to honor the company’s ...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Grand Opening of HOTWORX in Miller Place

Farmingville, NY – – On May 13, Councilwoman Jane Bonner celebrated the grand opening of HOTWORX, located at 715 Route 25A in Miller Place. Open 24 hours a day, HOTWORX offers a virtually instructed exercise program created fo...

Councilwoman Bonner Attends Service Dog Graduation at Canine Companions Northeast Training Center

Farmingville, NY – – On May 12, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the graduation ceremony held at Canine Companions Genesis Center in Medford. As one of the most recognized leaders of the service dog industry, Canine Companions provides service d...

Dedicate Maple Lane in Gordon Heights In Honor of Longtime Resident Annie L. Henry

Farmingville, NY – – On May 11, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio dedicated Maple Lane in Gordon Heights in honor of longtime resident Annie L. Henry, who passed away on January 20, 2022 at the age of 104....

Town Clerk LaValle Reflects on his First 100 Days in Office

Farmingville, NY – – On May 11, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle reflected on his first 100 days in office, highlighting his most recent initiatives and what the future holds for the Town Clerk’s office.Town Clerk...

L’ANATRA Pizza in Selden Celebrates Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Neil Manzella were on-hand for the Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony at L’ANATRA Pizza and Kitchen located at 1198 Middle Country Road in Selden. The ribbon cutting ceremony was well-att...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Alex Ramos, New Eagle Scout from Troop 124 in Holbrook

Farmingville, NY – On May 6, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) was a guest at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Boy Scout Alex Ramos from Troop 124 in Holbrook. The event was held at the VFW Post 6249 in Rocky Point. Alex, who lives in Wading Rive...

Councilwoman Bonner Joins Girl Scout Troop 1531 at Annual Cedar Beach Clean Up

Farmingville, NY – On May 7, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (sixth from left) joined Girl Scout Troop 1531 from Centereach for their annual Cedar Beach Cleanup as part of the Great Brookhaven Clean Up, which will be held on Saturday, May 13. ...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Patriots at 250th Anniversary Sign Unveiling and Wreath Laying

Farmingville, NY – On May 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine had the honor to speak at the Sons of the American Revolution’s unveiling of the 250th anniversary sign and wreath laying ceremony at Olde Beachfern Cemetery in Center Moriches. This small, histo...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilmember Kornreich Honor Asian American Entrepreneur Association

Farmingville, NY – On April 30, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended the Asian American Entrepreneur Association’s (AAEA) inaugural celebration at the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook Univer...

Brookhaven Town Collects 258 lbs. of Pet Food and Supplies for Long Island Cares 12th Annual

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that Brookhaven Town has collected 258 lbs. of pet food and supplies during the Long Island Cares 12th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge. The drive focused on collecting a...

Deputy Supervisor Panico Recognizes Outstanding Willian Floyd HS Student/Musician Kassidy Chamberlai

Farmingville, NY – At the May 4 Town Board Meeting, Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico honored William Floyd High School Junior, Kassidy Chamberlain for her outstanding achievement in academics and music. Kassidy’s accomplishments i...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Members of Vigiano Brothers Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America

Farmingville, NY – On May 7, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) was a guest at the 15th Anniversary Gala of the Vigiano Brothers Lodge #3436 of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. The event was held at the Meadow Club in Port Je...

Town and Long Island Events Celebrate Catholic Health Amphitheater 2023 Opening Night

Farmingville, NY – On May 2, the Town of Brookhaven and Long Island Events celebrated opening night of the Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill. The popular, Town-owned venue located at 1 Ski Run in Farmingville, is Suffolk County&...

Supervisor Romaine & Councilmember Kornreich Attend Jefferson's Ferry 18th Annual Fundraiser

Farmingville, NY – On April 27, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended Jefferson's Ferry Life Plan Community Foundation’s 18th Annual Fundraiser at Flowerfield in Saint James. The event wa...

Brookhaven Hosts Long Island Geographic Information System (GIS) Conference at Town Hall

Farmingville, NY – On April 28, the Long Island Geographic Information Systems (LIGIS) Conference was held in the auditorium at Brookhaven Town Hall. A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based tool to help visualize, anal...

Supervisor Romaine and Deputy Supervisor Panico Install New Officers of the Manorville Fire Dept

Farmingville, NY – On April 29, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico (center) were joined by NYS Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (second from left), Suffolk County Legislator James Mazzarella (second from right) and N...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Attend the Gordon Heights Fire Department Installation

Farmingville, NY –  On April 29, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left photo, center) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (right photo with Chief Monee Rivers) attended the Gordon Heights Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner at Eas...

Councilwoman Bonner and Town Board Announce April as National Donate Life Month in Brookhaven Town

Farmingville, NY –  At the April 20 Town Board Meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner announced that April is National Donate Life Month in the Town of Brookhaven. During the presentation, Councilwoman Bonner spoke of her own experience as a...

Team Eva... Running It Forward for 184 Miles

Farmingville, NY –  On April 25, Supervisor Ed Romaine (center right) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (center left) welcomed Ultra-Marathon runner Eva Casale and “Team EVA” (Every Veteran Appreciated) at Brookhaven Town...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Honor Medford Fire Department at Annual Installation

Farmingville, NY –  On, April 22, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the Medford Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner at The Inn at Eastwind in Wading River. During the event, the Superviso...

Councilwoman Bonner and Town Board Recognize Mt. Sinai Cheerleaders

Farmingville, NY –  At the April 20 Town Board Meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner recognized the Mt. Sinai High School Varsity Cheerleaders on winning the Suffolk County Co-Championship and the New York State High School Division II, Sma...

Town of Brookhaven Declares April as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

Farmingville, NY – At the April 20 Town Board meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner presented a proclamation to Sarcoidosis of Long Island founder Frank Rivera declaring April as Sarcoidosis Month in the Town of Brookhaven. The organization...

Supervisor Romaine Talks with Suffolk County DA Tierney on Brookhaven Cable TV Channel 18’s Coffee

Farmingville, NY – Recently, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine welcomed Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney as a guest on his Brookhaven Cable television program, Coffee with the Supervisor. In a discussion about the...

Councilwoman Bonner Joins Sound Beach Civic, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts for a Clean Up

Farmingville, NY – On April 15, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined the Sound Beach Civic, Girl Scout Troop 2019 and Boy Scout Troop 354 to clean the parks along New York Avenue in preparation for the 2nd Annual Spring Festival and Street F...

Councilwoman Bonner Attends the Sound Beach Fire Department’s 2023 Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY – – On April 15, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left photo, second from and right photo center) was a guest at the Sound Beach Fire Department’s 2023 Installation Dinner held at East Wind Long Island in W...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner Celebrate Opening Day of the North Shore Little League

Farmingville, NY - On April 15, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the North Shore Little League (NSLL) Opening Day ceremonies. The league, which was established in 1963, offers boys and girls, ages six through sixteen, t...

Deputy Supervisor Panico and Councilmember Kornreich Celebrate Founders Day at the Setauket Village

Farmingville, NY - On April 13, Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico (back row, right) and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (back row, left) joined students from the Three Village School District to celebrate Brookhaven Town Founders Day at the Setauket ...

Councilmember Kornreich Celebrates “The Flavors of Ramadan” at the Vajiradhammapadip Temple

Farmingville, NY - On April 1, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (third from right) visited the Vajiradhammapadip Temple in Centereach.to celebrate “The Flavors of Ramadan” with the American Muslims of Suffolk County. The event...

Deputy Supervisor Panico Honors Center Moriches HS Wrestler Callum Jones

Farmingville, NY - At the March 30 Town Board meeting, Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico honored Center Moriches High School wrestler, Callum Jones for his achievements in the sport. Callum has achieved success in the 2022/23 wrestling season. As the ...

Panico and Mazzarella Honor Girl Scout Olivia Philips for Dedication to Community Service

Farmingville, NY - At the March 30 Town Board Meeting, Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico and Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella honored Olivia Philips, a Girl Scout in the William Floyd School District, for her community service and philanthropy...

Bonner Salutes Leisure Village Senior Club for Donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Farmingville, NY - On April 3, the Leisure Village Senior Club in Ridge held a flea market and auction in their clubhouse to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event featured hundreds of items including small appliances,...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Brookhaven FD Members at the Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY – – On April 1, Supervisor Ed Romaine (at the podium) attended the Brookhaven Fire Department’s annual installation dinner held at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. The event celebrated 100 years of s...

Deputy Supervisor Panico Honors Sachem East Wrestler for Outstanding ‘22-’23 Season

Farmingville, NY – – At the March 31 Town Board Meeting, Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico honored Sachem East High School wrestler, Anthony Vecchio for his achievements in the sport. Anthony has contributed significantly to the success of the Sachem ...

Supervisor Romaine Joins with American Muslims of SC to Celebrate “The Flavors of Ramad

Farmingville, NY – – On April 1, Supervisor Ed Romaine (at the podium) was a guest speaker during “The Flavors of Ramadan” celebration held by the American Muslims of Suffolk County at Vajiradhammapadip Tem...

Town of Brookhaven Stands with Stony Brook Residents to Oppose NY Governor’s Housing Compact

Farmingville, NY – – On March 30, Supervisor Ed Romaine (at podium), Deputy Supervisor/Councilman Dan Panico (right), and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (second from left) held a press conference at the Stony Brook LIRR stat...

Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico Congratulates Eagle Scouts from Troop 23 in Center Moriches

Farmingville, NY – – Brookhaven Town Councilman Dan Panico (center) recently attended the induction ceremony for Boy Scouts Gehrig Turnow (left) and James Mintel (right) into the Eagle Court of Honor. The event was held at the...

Town Clerk LaValle Announces New Law for One-Day Marriage Officiant

Brookhaven Town Clerk, Kevin LaValle has announced that New York State recently passed a new law allowing people over the age of 18 to apply for a One-Day Marriage Officiant License, authorizing them to solemnize a single specified marriage in the State o...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner Honor Wading River Fire Department at Annual Installation

Farmingville, NY – –On March 25, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (right) attended the Wading River Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point to honor th...

Announce Town’s Transfer of Development Rights to Preserve 152 Acre Parcel in Manorville

Farmingville, NY – –Supervisor Ed Romaine and Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico have announced that the Town of Brookhaven has secured 152 acres for open space preservation (see photos). The property was dedicated to the town after...

Supervisor Romaine Attends Ridge Fire District’s 82nd Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY – –On March 25, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the Ridge Fire Department’s 82nd Annual Installation Dinner at East Wind Long Island in Wading River. At the ceremony, the Supervisor acknowledged the volunteer department members fo...

Standard & Poors Global Assigns AAA Credit Rating and Stable Outlook Town of Brookhaven

Farmingville, NY – –Supervisor Ed Romaine and Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico announced today that S&P Global has assigned the Town of Brookhaven its AAA credit rating and stable outlook to the Town’s upcoming April...

Supervisor Romaine and Town Clerk LaValle March in Ronkonkoma St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Farmingville, NY – – On March 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Town Clerk Kevin Lavalle joined hundreds of marchers who participated in the 33rd Annual Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade. Hundreds of marches participate...

Councilman Panico Meets with William Floyd Chapter of Students for Climate Action

Farmingville, NY – – On March 23, Councilman Dan Panico (right) met at Brookhaven Town Hall with Melissa Parrott (left), Executive Director of the William Floyd Chapter of Students for Climate Action and students Arianna Zeldi...

Supervisor Romaine, Deputy Supervisor Panico Announce Aaa Stable Bond Rating by Moody’s Investor

Farmingville, NY – – Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine and Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico today announced that Moody's Investors Service has assigned the Town of Brookhaven a Aaa Stable rating. This is the fifth consecutive year Brookhaven has ...

Dedication of Anna’s Room at Suffolk Independent Living Organization

Farmingville, NY – – On March 23, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Dan Panico and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended the ribbon cutting ceremony of “Anna’s Room” at the Suffolk Independent...

March in the Patchogue Village St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Farmingville, NY – – On March 19, The Greater Patchogue Foundation's Cultural Heritage Committee and the Village of Patchogue held the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Main Street in Patchogue Village. The parade was led by 2023 Grand Marshal,...

Sup. Romaine Signs Host Community Agreement Taking Major Step Forward to Offshore Wind Project

Farmingville, NY – – On March 20, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Dan Panico, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella joined state and local officials, environmental advocates, and lab...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates 34th Anniversary of Personal Fitness Gym in Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY – – On March 17, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was on-hand to celebrate the 34th Anniversary of Personal Fitness, located at 721 Route 25A in Rocky Point. The gym, which has been at the same location since opening ...

Brookhaven, Riverhead Towns and SCWA to Hold Community Meeting “Connecting to Public Water"

Farmingville, NY – – On March 22, Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico will be joined by officials from the Town of Riverhead and the Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) and the Suffolk County Department of Health ...

Town Recognizes Woman Lighthouse Keepers During Visit to the Historic Old Field Point Lighthouse

Farmingville, NY – – In celebration of March as “Women’s History Month,” Supervisor Ed Romaine (right), Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (left) and Town Historian Barbara Russell (center) visited ...

Supervisor Romaine Serves as Panelist at Larry Swanson’s 2023 Long Island Environmental Summit

Farmingville, NY – – On March 15, Supervisor Ed Romaine was a panelist at Larry Swanson's 2023 Long Island Environmental Summit: Finding Solutions for Long Island's Impending Waste Management Crises, held at ...

Brookhaven Town Partners with Long Island Cares for 12th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that Brookhaven Town will again partner with Long Island Cares for the 12th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge. The drive will take place at various Brookhaven Town locations from M...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico Celebrate Dunkin’ Grand Opening in Shirley

Farmingville, NY – – On March 13, Supervisor Romaine, Councilman Dan Panico and Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella celebrated the grand opening ribbon cutting of the new Dunkin’ location at 454 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. Dunkin’ is o...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Swear In Bellport Chamber of Commerce

Farmingville, NY – – On March 8, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the Bellport Country Club to swear in the officers of the Bellport Chamber of Commerce. They were joined at the ceremony by Suffo...

March in the Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Farmingville, NY – – On March 12, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Dan Panico Councilman Neil Foley, and Town Clerk Kevin Lavalle marched in the annual Bayport-Blue St. Patrick's Day Parade, sponsored...

Councilman Panico Announces Increased Penalties at Illegal Dumping Site in Mastic Beach Wetlands

Farmingville, NY – – On March 9, Councilman Dan Panico (center) held a press conference in the Mastic Beach wetlands at the site of an illegal dumping of demolition debris. The event was held prior to the Town Board Meeting where the Councilman s...

Giove Family Thank Town Clerk LaValle for Help in Reopening After 2021 Fire Shut Down Funeral Home

Farmingville, NY – – On March 7, Town Clerk Kevin LaValle visited with Arthur Giove, Jr. and Camille Giove at the newly reopened Giove Funeral Home located at 1000 Middle Country Road in Selden. The business was temporarily closed as a result of ...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Scholarship Recipient and Grand Marshal

Farmingville, NY – – On March 3, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Friends of St. Patrick (FOSP) Dinner Dance held at East Wind Long Island in Wading River in advance of the annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick&...

Supervisor Romaine Joins Middle Island Civic Association at Artist Lake Historical Sign Unveiling

Farmingville, NY – – On March 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine was on-hand with members of the Middle Island Civic Association for the unveiling of the Artist Lake Historic Marker in Middle Island. The marker recognizes local artist Alonzo Chappel (1828-...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Walter Hazlit at Stony Brook Fire Department Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY – – On February 11, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) attended Stony Brook Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner at Flowerfield in St. James to honor the company’s members for their serv...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico Attend Mastic Beach Ambulance Company Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY – – On March 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico (right in both photos) attended the Mastic Beach Ambulance Company’s annual installation dinner held at the Residence Inn in Riverhead....

Supervisor Romaine Honors Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Civic Association Outgoing Officers

Farmingville, NY – – On March 1, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Civic Association meeting at the Comsewoque Public Library. During the meeting, the Supervisor presented proclamations to lo...

Councilwoman Bonner Attends Graduation Ceremony at Canine Companions Northeast Training Center

Farmingville, NY – – On March 3, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was a guest at the graduation ceremony held at Canine Companions Northeast Training Center in Medford. As one of the most recognized leaders of the service dog industry...

Call for MTA to Replace Sheep Pasture Road Bridge in Port Jefferson

Farmingville, NY – – On March 3, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich and New York State and local officials held a press conference to call for the Metr...

Supervisor Romaine Attends Of Colors The Power of Love Black History and Diversity Celebration

Farmingville, NY – – On February 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine was a guest at the Of Colors The Power of Love Black History and Diversity Celebration at ArtSpace in Patchogue. The annual event, which was organized and hosted by Of Colors Creative Col...

Brookhaven Town Honors Retiring Members of the Shirley Community Ambulance Company

Farmingville, NY – – On February 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Dan Panico and Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the Shirley Community Ambulance Company’s (SCAC) Annual Installation dinner held at Lombardi...

Brookhaven To Launch Community Choice Aggregation Energy Program to Cut Resident and Small Business

Farmingville, NY – – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven will launch the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) energy program in May. A letter will be sent to households and small businesses that use n...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Members of the Medford Volunteer Ambulance Company at Annual Installation

Farmingville, NY – – On February 11, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) attended Medford Volunteer Ambulance Company’s Annual Installation Dinner at Flowerfield in St. James. During the event, the Supervisor honored the co...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico Celebrate Gertrude “Gertie” Haas’s 99th Birthday

Farmingville, NY – – On February 15, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Dan Panico (right) visited the Mastic Recreation Center to celebrate Gertrude “Gertie” Haas’s (center) 99th birthda...

Town Honors April Francis-Taylor at 32nd Annual Black History Month Celebration

Farmingville, NY – – The Town of Brookhaven's Black History Commission recently hosted the 32nd Annual Black History Month Celebration at Brookhaven Town Hall. The program included the presentatiLefton of Academic Achievement Awards to 94 high sc...

Lunar New Year at Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville, NY – – On January 29, the Asian American Association of Greater Stony Brook (AAAGSB), in collaboration with the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Advisory Board (AANHPI), hosted an event to celebrate the Lunar New Ye...

Councilman Loguercio Honors Longwood High School Athlete and NYS 12th Man Award Recipient

Farmingville, NY – – On January 30, Councilman Michael Loguercio visited Longwood High School in Middle Island to honor Senior student Wallace (Wally) Wilson III for being named the winner of the New York State High School Football Coaches Associ...

Kevin LaValle Sworn in as 44th Brookhaven Town Clerk

Farmingville, NY – – On February 1, Kevin J. LaValle (right) was sworn in as the 44th Brookhaven Town Clerk in the Town’s 368-year history. The swearing in was officiated by the Deputy Town Clerk, Lauren Thoden (left). Town Clerk LaValle was vote...

Superintendent Losquadro Announces Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating Seniors

Manorville, NY – Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro invites high school seniors residing within Brookhaven Town to apply for one of two $500 Highway Superintendent’s Association scholarships. Applicants should ...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Honor New Officers at the Greater Gordon Heights Chamber

Farmingville, NY – – On January 31, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the Greater Gordon Heights Chamber of Commerce installation of officers meeting at the Mott House in Coram. The Supervisor and...

Councilwoman Bonner Joins Miller Place PTO to Celebrate Book Vending Machine Ribbon Cutting

Farmingville, NY – – On January 23, Councilwoman Jane Bonner visited the Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School (LADSBS) to celebrate the installation of a new Book Vending Machine. It was purchased with assistance from the Mille...

Supervisor Romaine Announces Town’s Parking Violations Amnesty Program Will Launch on February 15

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven’s Parking Violations Amnesty Program will run on February 15 through March 15, 2023. The program allows for a 50% discount on all overdue or ou...

Supervisor Romaine Announces Additional Funding from the County for the Emergency Rental Assistance

Farmingville, NY – – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Towns of Brookhaven and Babylon will share additional funding of up to $2 million from Suffolk County as part of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA-2)...

Councilwoman Bonner, County Legislators Caracappa and Thorne Attend Swearing in Ceremony for Coram

Farmingville, NY – – On January 23, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Coram Civic Association (CSA) meeting held at the Coram Fire Department headquarters. During the meeting, the Councilwoman participated in the swearing-...

Supervisor Romaine Honors New Eagle Scout Eric Matthew Corn from Troop 414 in Center Moriches

Farmingville, NY - On January 14, Supervisor Ed Romaine honored Boy Scout Eric Matthew Corn during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held at the VFW Victory Post 414 in Center Moriches. Eric attained the rank of Eagle Scout with his Bat Box...

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

Farmingville, NY – – On December 20, The Town of Brookhaven celebrated the start of Hanukkah at the Community Menorah Lighting ceremony at Town Hall in Farmingville. The annual holiday event was led by Rabbi Mendy Goldberg (th...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman LaValle Recognize Long Island Fencers’ Club “Shine the Light”

Farmingville, NY – – On December 11, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Kevin LaValle stopped by the Patchogue Family YMCA to recognize The Long Island Fencers’ Club “Shine the Light” initiative...

Councilwoman Bonner Salutes Rocky Point Barber for Helping to Nab Suspect in Catalytic Converter

Farmingville, NY – – On December 7, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) visited the Rocky Point Barber Shop to thank owner John Can for his actions that led to the capture of a man who allegedly stole a catalytic converter from a ...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Celebrate the Holiday Season at Ridge Civic’s

Farmingville, NY – – On December 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio helped to make the holiday season bright at the Ridge Civic Association Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Ridge Community Park. The t...

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

Farmingville, NY – – 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 of Allied Foundation Diaper Bank. The Allied F...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Female Eagle Scout from Troop 2019 in Sound Beach

Farmingville, NY – – At the December 1 Brookhaven Town Board meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (back row, center) honored Julianna Gabrielsen (center) from Boy Scout Troop 2019 in Sound Beach. Julianna recently earned the rank...

Town of Brookhaven’s 13th Annual “Polar Plunge” Raises More Than $130K to Benefit Special Olympics

Farmingville, NY – – On November 19, the Town of Brookhaven and Special Olympics New York (SONY) hosted the 13th annual “Polar Plunge: Freezin’ for a Reason” at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The event attracted nearly 600 plungers and raised more t...

Supervisor Romaine Installs Officers of the Mastic Beach Yacht Club

Farmingville, NY – – On November 19, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left in both photos) swore in the new officers of the Mastic Beach Yacht Club at the annual installation dinner held at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. The Superviso...

Town of Brookhaven’s Holiday Happenings Make the Season Bright

Farmingville, NY – – It’s time for the holidays and the Town of Brookhaven is celebrating the season with our Holiday Happenings for 2022.Christmas Tree LightingFriday, December 2 at 6:00 pmHoltsville Ecology Site, 2...

Councilmember Kornreich Celebrates Grand Opening of Taj Crown of India Restaurant in Setauket

Farmingville, NY – – Recently, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich and New York State Assemblyman Steve Englebright attended the grand opening ceremony for Taj Crown of India, a new restaurant located at 10 Woods Corner Road in E...

Town Hall Hosts the North Shore Art Guild Winter Showcase Exhibit

Farmingville, NY – – On November 14, the North Shore Art Guild opened their Winter Showcase Exhibit on the second-floor mezzanine at Brookhaven Town Hall. The exhibit can be seen Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, ...

Registration Still Open for the 13th Annual Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics

Farmingville, NY – – Councilwoman Jane Bonner has announced that registration is still open for the 2022 Special Olympics of New York Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The event will be held on Saturday, November 19 ...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Women of Distinction

Farmingville, NY – – On November 15, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano’s “Women of Distinction” awards breakfast at the SSG Keith Bishop VFW Post 2937 in Medf...

Supervisor Romaine is Guest Speaker at Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers Breakfast and Networking

Farmingville, NY – – On November 14, Supervisor Ed Romaine was the guest speaker of the Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers. The Supervisor spoke about electrification of the Long Island Railroad, cyber security and redevelopm...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Retired Town Clerk Donna Lent

Farmingville, NY – – At the November 10 Town Board meeting, Supervisor Ed Romaine honored Donna Lent on her retirement as Town Clerk. Ms. Lent was first elected to the position in November 2013 and served three terms. As Town ...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilmember Kornreich Attend Veterans Day at Stony Brook University

Farmingville, NY – – On November 9, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Jonathan Kornreich were guests at the 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony held at Stony Brook University (SBU). The event honored the contributions and sacrifices...

Register Now for the 13th Annual Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics

Farmingville, NY – – Perennial “Polar Plunger,” Councilwoman Jane Bonner (pictured), wants to remind Brookhaven residents to register for the 2022 Special Olympics of New York Polar Plunge. The annual event...

Supervisor Romaine Attends “Thank You, Veterans” Event at Charles E. Walters Elementary School

Farmingville, NY – – On November 9, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) joined, Kindergarten students and faculty at Charles E. Walters Elementary School in Yaphank to celebrate Veterans Day and to honor those who have served in the...

Unveiling of Proposed Master Plan Makes Way for Revitalization in Mastic Beach

Farmingville, NY – – Councilman Dan Panico was joined by Steven Dubb, a principal from the Beechwood Organization, to unveil the proposed Concept Master Plan for the redevelopment of Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach, at a com...

Supervisor Romaine and Receiver of Taxes Lou Marcoccia Join County and State Officials to Honor Vets

Farmingville, NY – – On November 6, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (third from left) was joined by (left to right) Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella; Town Receiver of Taxes, Lou Marcoccia and New York State Senat...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Eagle Scouts from Troop 204 in Miller Place

Farmingville, NY – – On October 29, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) and New York State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio attended the Court of Honor ceremony for (left to right) Kyle Ecker, Kyle Fehling, Nolan Goddard and Jack Serrentino from Boy Scout T...

Supervisor Romaine Visits Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Meadows Program at Bellport Village

Farmingville, NY – – On October 29, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) met with Stephen Schott (right), Marine Botany/Habitat Restoration Specialist from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County’s (CCE) during the M...

HUD Official Alicka Ampry-Samuel Visits Brookhaven Town Affordable Housing Properties

Farmingville, NY – – On October 19, Alicka Ampry-Samuel (center), Regional Administrator of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), was in Brookhaven Town to look at the affordable housing projects...

Town Fire Marshal’s Hazardous Materials Response Team Stop Leaking Underground Propane Tank Fire

Farmingville, NY – – At 6:28 pm on October 25, the Coram Fire Department, under the direction of Chief of Department Bill Bozeman, responded to 33 West Denis Lane in Coram for a leaking underground propane tank that was report...

Councilwoman Bonner Meets with Boy Scout Troop 244 in Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY – – On October 25, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (back row, right) was at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rocky Point to meet with the members of Boy Scout Troop 244. She was there to speak about her role on the Brookhaven ...

Councilmember Kornreich Celebrates 100th Anniversary of The Stony Brook School

Farmingville, NY – – On October 19, Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich was honored to speak during the 100th Anniversary celebration of The Stony Brook School. The centennial year event included a ribbon-cutting ...

Supervisor Romaine Speaks to Students on Longwood High School Legislator’s Day

Farmingville, NY – – On October 25, Supervisor Ed Romaine participated in Longwood High School’s annual Legislator’s Day, when students get to listen to and ask questions of their national, state and local ...

Councilman Loguercio is Guest Speaker at Boy Scout Troop 64 Meeting in Ridge

Farmingville, NY – – On October 19, Councilman Michael Loguercio (third row, center) was the guest speaker during the general meeting of Boy Scout Troop 64 held at the Coram Firehouse. The Councilman spoke on many topics, incl...

Supervisor Romaine Attends Inaugural Hispanic Day Parade in Patchogue Village

Farmingville, NY – – On October 23, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the inaugural Patchogue Village Hispanic Day Parade to celebrate the culture, music and dance of the Hispanic community. The rain did not dampen the enthusiasm...

Councilwoman Bonner and Rocky Point Civic Association Thank PSEGLI for Funding Downtown New Planters

Farmingville, NY – – Recently, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and the Rocky Point Civic Association met in Rocky Point to thank PSEG Long Island for a $3,387 PSEG Long Island Economic Development Beautification Grant. The grant was ...

Supervisor Romaine is Guest Speaker at Long Island Metro Business Action Meeting in Commack

Farmingville, NY – – On October 21, Supervisor Ed Romaine was the guest speaker at the Long Island Metro Business Action (LIMBA) meeting held at the Candlelight Diner in Commack. The Supervisor spoke about his time in governme...

Councilman Loguercio Honors Boy Scout from Medford for His Volunteer Work at the Brookhaven Shelter

Farmingville, NY – – On October 11, Councilman Michael Loguercio was at the Brookhaven Town Animal Shelter and Adoption Center where he honored Boy Scout Jason Foerster from Medford for his independent work to earn a &ldqu...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Honor Bellport Community Leader John Conquest

Farmingville, NY – – On October 15, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio joined Bellport community leaders to honor the late John Conquest, a long-time South Country School District administrator, assistant p...

Brookhaven Town Presents the 9th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Farmingville, NY – – Recently, Councilwoman Jane Bonner held her second E-Waste Collection, Paper Shredding and Drug Take Back event of 2022 at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai. Despite the torrential rain throughout the day, envir...

Councilman Loguercio Serves as Guest Speaker at the ES BOCES Community Legislative Committee

Farmingville, NY – – On October 13, Councilman Michael Loguercio was the guest speaker at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Legislative Committee meeting held at the Instructional Support Center at Sequoya High School in Holtsville. T...

Councilman Loguercio Honors Eagle Scout from Troop 433 in Middle Island

Farmingville, NY – – On October 16, Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) attended the Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony for Jerry Christopher Ewald (left) from Troop 433 in Middle Island. Jerry’s Eagle Scout project is l...

Supervisor Romaine Honors New Eagle Scout from Troop 29 in East Moriches

Farmingville, NY – On October 10, Supervisor Ed Romaine was a guest at the Court of Honor ceremony for new Eagle Scout Harry Ovanessian from Boy Scout Troop 29 in East Moriches. The event was held at Soldiers and Sailors Park. Pictured ...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Greenport Fire Department Ex-Chief Peter Harris for 50 Years of Service

Farmingville, NY – On October 2, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) was at the Greenport Fire Department headquarters to honor Ex-Chief Peter Harris (left) for 50 years of dedicated service to the community. Ex-chief Harris has been a member...

Supervisor Romaine Attends Career Day at Patchogue Medford High School

Farmingville, NY – On October 3, Supervisor Ed Romaine (fifth from left) was a guest speaker at the Patchogue Medford High School Annual Career Day in Mr. Ferrante and Mr. Smiloff’s class. The Supervisor met with students to d...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Grand Opening of Gallery Wigs and Hair Enhancement Studio

Farmingville, NY – On September 26, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (right) celebrated the grand opening of Gallery Wigs and Hair Enhancement Studio, located at 984C Route 25A in Miller Place The studio offers wigs, hair replacement and extension servic...

Councilmember Kornreich Attends 14th Annual Soles for Souls 5K Race/2K Walk in Stony Brook Village

Farmingville, NY – On Sunday, October 2, Brookhaven Town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich and New York State Assemblyman Steve Englebright attended the 14th annual Soles for Souls 5K Race / 2K Walk in Stony Brook Village. The annual rac...

Councilwoman Bonner Thanks Girl Scout from Troop 2755 in Miller Place

Farmingville, NY – On September 24, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (right) met with Nicole Menechella (left) at the Miller Place Fire Department. She thanked Nicole for completing her Gold Award project by building two benches to donate to th...

Despite Inflation, CPI Increases Brookhaven 2023 Budget Holds the Line on Taxes

Farmingville, NY – – - Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine today presented the Town Board with his 2023 Tentative Budget. Despite significant inflation over the past year and a rising Consumer Price Index, the budget holds t...

Councilmember Kornreich Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Toast Coffeehouse in Port Jefferson Station

Farmingville, NY – On September 9, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended the grand re-opening of "Toast Coffeehouse” at its new address, 650 NYS Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station. Owners Terence and Jennifer Scarlatos opened their firs...

Supervisor Romaine Joins South Shore Estuary Reserve Council Announcement of 2022 Comprehensive Plan

Farmingville, NY – On September 19, Supervisor Ed Romaine was on-hand for the announcement of the 2022 Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve Comprehensive Management Plan. The plan was prepared by the South Shore Estuary Reserve Counc...

Supervisor Romaine Visits CEED Annual Fall Equinox Festival at Washington Lodge in Brookhaven Hamlet

Farmingville, NY – On September 17, Supervisor Ed Romaine visited the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery’s (CEED) Annual Fall Equinox Festival at Washington Lodge in Brookhaven Hamlet. The event featured demonstr...

Supervisor Romaine, Councilwoman Bonner and Councilmember Kornreich Recognize Service Dog Month

Farmingville, NY – On September 13, Supervisor Ed Romaine (top photo, second from right), Councilwoman Jane Bonner (top photo, left) and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (top photo, right) stopped by Canine Companions Northeast Region T...

League of YES Season Begins at Rose Caracappa Ballfield in Farmingville

Farmingville, NY – On Saturday, September 10, Supervisor Ed Romaine (standing second from right) and Councilman Kevin LaValle (left) were on hand to celebrate Opening Day of the League of YES at the Town of Brookhaven’s Rose C...

Councilman Loguercio Celebrates Dare to Dream Community Outreach’s Family Fun Day at Children’s Park

Farmingville, NY - On September 10, Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) participated in the Family Fun Day hosted by the Dare to Dream Community Outreach organization at the Children’s Park in Medford. This community event offered many...

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

Farmingville, NY - On September 19, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Neil Foley (center) honored Steve Fuoco for being named “2022 Italian American of the Year” at the annual Italian Feast of Saint Liberata in Patchogue. At the event, ...

Councilman LaValle Announces Rose Caracappa Ballfield Renovation Completed for League of YES Opening

Farmingville, NY – On Saturday, September 10 at 9:00 am, Councilman Kevin LaValle will host the Opening Day ceremony for the League of YES at the Town of Brookhaven’s Rose Caracappa Park located on South Bicycle Path in Farmingville. The park has...

Councilmember Kornreich Celebrates Grand Opening of The Halal Hut in Stony Brook

Farmingville, NY – -– On September 2, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich was on hand to celebrate the grand opening of The Halal Hut located at 1075 North Country Road in Stony Brook. It is the company’s second locatio...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman LaValle Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the Ronkonkoma Street Fair

Farmingville, NY – -On September 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Kevin LaValle celebrated the Labor Day weekend by attending the annual Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce Street Fair. The event, which was held on Hawkins Avenue, inc...

Supervisor Romaine Visits Back to School Bash at the Boys and Girls Club of the Bellport Area

Farmingville, NY – -On August 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right), visited the Boys and Girls Club of the Bellport Area to help promote their annual Back to School Bash. The event featured a book, school bag and school supply give away, g...

Girl Scout Troop 3200 from Manorville Unveil Commemorative Rock Garden at Neville Park

Farmingville, NY – -On August 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right), Councilman Dan Panico (third from left) and Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella (left) were at Neville Park in Center Moriches to thank Girl Scout Troop 3200 from Man...

Councilman Loguercio Accepts 1873 Tureen Donated for Display at Historic Longwood Estate in Ridge

Farmingville, NY – -Councilman Michael Loguercio recently accepted the donation of an 1873 silver tureen to the Town’s historic Longwood Estate by Carol Smith Coco. The tureen is well documented in the record of the celebration of William Sidney ...

Councilmember Kornreich Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location of Backstage Studio of Dance

Farmingville, NY – -On August 12, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new location of Backstage Studio of Dance, a place where kids of all ages, shapes and sizes learn to dance and per...

Address Drought, Water Shortage and Water Conservation in Brookhaven Town

Farmingville, NY – -On Thursday, August 18, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (second from right) held a press conference to address the current drought and water shortage on Long Island. As the Suffolk County Water Authority’s (SCWA) Center ...

Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico Announces 3rd Annual Keith Romaine Memorial Snapper Derby

Farmingville, NY – -Councilman Dan Panico has announced that plans are underway for the 3rd Annual Keith Romaine Memorial Snapper Derby, to be held on September 18 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Union Avenue Dock in Center Moriches. Co...

Brookhaven Town, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Co-Host National Night Out at Fireman’s Memorial

Farmingville, NY – -On August 3, the Town of Brookhaven and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s office co-hosted the 2022 National Night Out at Fireman’s Memorial Park in Ridge. The free, annual event promotes law enforceme...

Redistricting Committee Public Hearing Reschedule to Friday, August 5

Farmingville, NY – -The Town of Brookhaven Redistricting Committee Public Hearing that was cancelled on July 26 has been rescheduled and to Friday, August 5 at 6 pm at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main Street in East Setauket. Th...

Hundreds Turn Out for National Night Out at William Floyd HS in Mastic Beach

Farmingville, NY – -On August 2, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico joined hundreds of residents at the annual National Night Out held at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach. This free, annual event, co-sponsored by t...

Announce Relocation Plans For Historic Roe Tavern in East Setauket

Farmingville, NY – -On July 28, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right), Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (second from left) and New York State Assemblyman Steven Englebright (left) met near the original location of the historic Roe Tavern in East Setauket...

Brookhaven Animal Shelter’s “Summer Loving” Promotion Offers Discounted Dog and Adoptions in August

Farmingville, NY – -The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will offer discounted dog and cat adoptions throughout the month of August. The normal adoption fees of $140 will be discounted to $65 during the “S...

Free Diabetic Screenings and Education Services at Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville, NY – -On July 29, the Town of Brookhaven co-sponsored free diabetic screenings and education services at Town Hall in Farmingville with Sun River Health and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (CCE Suffolk). Su...

Councilmember Kornreich Meets with Selden Boy Scout Troop 229 at Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville, NY – -On July 25, Boy Scouts from Troop 229 in Selden visited Town Hall to meet with Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich and satisfy requirements of the "Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge." For this badge, ea...

Councilman Loguercio Attends “Axis Church in the Park” Service at Medford Memorial Park

Farmingville, NY - On July 17, Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the “Axis Church in the Park” service at Medford Memorial Park. During the event, the Councilman honored Neil Marturiello for his 27 years of continued servi...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Celebrate Unity Day at Robert Rowley Park in Bellport

Farmingville, NY - On July 15, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio celebrated Unity Day at Robert Rowley Park in Bellport. They were joined by Suffolk County elected officials, Suffolk County Police Department officials, member...

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates Janice Peruzzi’s 90th Birthday at Greenwood Village in Manorville

Farmingville, NY - On July 16, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) visited Greenwood Village in Manorville to celebrate Janice Peruzzi’s 90th birthday. Born in Queens in 1932, Janice (seated) married her late husband, Anthony Peruzzi in 1952....

Supervisor Romaine Attends the Grand Opening of Long Island Community Hospital’s Gift Shop

Farmingville, NY - On July 12, Supervisor Edward P. Romaine celebrated the grand opening of Long Island Community Hospital’s gift shop, located in the lobby of the Hospital at 101 Hospital Road in Patchogue. This is the first event held...

Councilman Loguercio Honors Eagle Scout from Yaphank

Farmingville, NY - On Sunday, July 10, Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) honored Boy Scout Jordan Spencer during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held at Middle Island Fire Department. Jordan Spencer attained the rank of Eagle Scout wit...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Eagle Scout Brothers from Troop 138 of Mastic

Farmingville, NY – -On July 10, Supervisor Edward P. Romaine (left) honored Boy Scouts from Troop 138 during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held at Mastic Beach Property Owner’s Association. Since the award was presen...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilmember Kornreich Take First Ride on New Harbormaster Boat in Port Jeff

Farmingville, NY – On July 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich were at Port Jefferson Harbor to take the first ride on the Town’s new 31’ EMT Special Purpose Vessel. This new Harbormaster bo...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Center Moriches Fire Department Members at Annual Awards Dinner

Farmingville, NY – -On July 2, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the Center Moriches Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner at the Bellport Country Club. During the event, the Supervisor honored the department award recipients, including the I...

Town of Brookhaven Redistricting Committee to Hold Public Hearings in All Council Districts

Farmingville, NY – -Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of Brookhaven, public hearings will be held by the Town of Brookhaven Redistricting Committee in each Council District (CD) ...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Coram Civic Association Community Service Scholarship Recipient

Farmingville, NY – -On June 27, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was the guest speaker at the Coram Civic Association's general community meeting held at the Coram Fire Department headquarters. During the meeting, the civic presented t...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Mt. Sinai-Miller Place Chamber Alliance Annual Scholarship Award

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 22 Councilwoman Jane Bonner (center) attended the Mount Sinai-Miller Place Chamber Alliance Annual Scholarship Award Presentation at The Hamlet at Willow Creek in Mount Sinai. During the event, Councilwo...

Supervisor Romaine Salutes Suffolk County Radio Club at Annual Field Day Event in Yaphank

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 24, Supervisor Ed Romaine visited the Suffolk County Radio Club’s Amateur Radio Field Day at the Longwood Youth Sports Complex in Yaphank. The event celebrated the club’s 75th year, m...

Supervisor Romaine Attends LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum Dedication in West Sayville

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 28, Supervisor Ed Romaine was on hand for the dedication ceremony of the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum and Sea Cadet Training Center located at 50 West Avenue in West Sayville. LT Murphy, a Navy ...

Brookhaven’s 451-TOWN Call Center Reaches Milestone with 2,000,000th Call

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 23 at 10:50 am, the Town of Brookhaven’s 451-TOWN Call Center reached the milestone of 2,000,000 calls since it started operations on September 12, 2007. The 451-TOWN Call Center is the state-o...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Daughters of the American Revolution at “Splash into Summer” Luncheon

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the Colonel Josiah Smith Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) “Splash into Summer” annual luncheon at the...

The Town Celebrates “Juneteenth” at Historic Longwood Estate

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 18, the Town of Brookhaven Black History Commission (BHC) held its annual Juneteenth celebration in recognition of the 157th anniversary of the end of slavery in 1865. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of...

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

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June18, Supervisor Ed Romaine (center) participated in the annual United Veterans Organization’s (UVO) Flag Retirement Ceremony at Fireman’s Park in Patchogue. The event is sponsored by Am...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors VFW Post 6249 Smart/Maher National Citizenship Education Teacher Award

Farmingville, NY – -NY - During the June 16 Rocky Point School Board Meeting held at the Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and VFW Post 6249 recognized teacher Stacey Iberger as the Smart/Maher National Citiz...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Honor Gordon Heights Firefighters at Annual Installation

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 11, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio honored members of the Gordon Heights Fire Department during their Annual Installation Dinner held at Villa Lombardi’s on Holbrook. Du...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Honor Hunter Business School on their 50th Anniversary

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 16, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio joined in the celebration of Hunter Business School’s 50th Anniversary. Located at 3247 Route 112 in Medford, Hunter Business School i...

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates 98th Birthday of Leonard Henderson, WW2 Veteran and Former FDNY

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 12, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) shared in the celebration of Brookhaven Town resident Leonard Henderson’s 98th birthday. A U.S. military veteran, Mr. Henderson served in World War II as a Mer...

Supervisor Romaine Attends Juneteenth Art Celebration Opening Reception at Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 15, Supervisor Ed Romaine joined members of the Town of Brookhaven’s Black History Commission (BHC) at the opening reception for the “Juneteenth Art Celebration.” The event was held in the second-floor mezzanine g...

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

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 14, Supervisor Ed Romaine and the Town Board honored the recipients of the 2020-2022 Women's Recognition Awards at the Meadow Club in Port Jefferson Station. The event was sponsored by the Town&...

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates “Wellness Day" at Camp Pa Qua Tuck in Center Moriches

Farmingville, NY - On June 11, Supervisor Ed Romaine (fifth from left) was on hand to celebrate “Wellness Day” for veterans and their families at Camp Pa Qua Tuck in Center Moriches. The camp is dedicated to the benefit of spe...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman LaValle Attend Groundbreaking at Catholic Health’s New Ambulatory

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 13, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Kevin LaValle participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of Catholic Health Ambulatory & Urgent Care at Centereach. The multi-specialty practice featuring pr...

Councilwoman Bonner Attends Premiere Screening of "History Upon Our Shores: Sound Beach, NY"

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 10, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the premiere of the film "History Upon Our Shores: Sound Beach, NY" at the Heritage Center in Mt. Sinai. The film was produced by Leon Adler and the event was hosted...

Councilwoman Bonner and NYS Assemblywoman Giglio Honor New Eagle Scouts from Troop 1776 of Mt. Sinai

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 11, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) and NYS Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (right) honored Boy Scouts from Troop 1776 during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held at Mount Sinai High School. Since the ...

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

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 7, Councilman Neil Foley met with members of the VFW Medford Post 2937 as the Town of Brookhaven’s Highway Department installed two directional signs on Long Island Avenue in Medford. The post ...

Councilwoman Bonner Attends Mount Sinai Civic Officers Swearing-in Ceremony

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 7, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the monthly meeting of the Mount Sinai Civic Association at the Heritage Trust Community Center in the Town of Brookhaven’s Heritage Park in Mount Sinai. wh...

Supervisor Romaine Honors AXIS Church at Hope Day Network Community Event in Medford

Farmingville, NY – -NY - On June 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) stopped in at the Hope Day Network event held at the Axis Café in Medford and presented a proclamation to Anthony Pelella (left), Lead Pastor at Axis Church in...

Supervisor Romaine, NYS and Local Elected Officials, Business and Community Leaders Call for LIRR

Farmingville, NY – -On June 7, Supervisor Ed Romaine (at podium) held a press conference at the Stony Brook Long Island Railroad (LIRR) station to urge the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to extend electrification on the Port Jefferso...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilmember Kornreich Honor Comsewogue Public Library Research Committee

Farmingville, NY – -On June 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (second from right) visited the Comsewogue Public Library for a reception honoring the members of the Library Research Committee and to mark the libr...

Councilmember Kornreich Celebrates Re-Opening of the Three Village Artisan and Farmers Market

Farmingville, NY – -In the latest hopeful sign that things are returning to normal, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich celebrated the re-opening of the Three Village Artisan and Farmers Market on June 3 at the Three Village Historical Society (TVHS...

Councilmember Kornreich Assists Setauket Harbor Task Force to Harvest Sugar Kelp in Port Jefferson

Farmingville, NY – -On May 25, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich was at Port Jefferson Harbor to assist the Setauket Harbor Task Force during their spring sugar kelp harvest. Sugar Kelp is a brown-colored native seaweed that thrives in t...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico March in the Center Moriches Memorial Day Parade

Farmingville, NY – -On May 30, Supervisor Ed Romaine (center with flag) and Councilman Dan Panico (fifth from left) marched in the Center Moriches VFW Victory Post 414 Memorial Day Parade. The parade traveled east on Main Street to Mount Pleasant...

Supervisor Romaine Joins Setauket Harbor Task Force for the First Sugar Kelp Harvest of 2022

Farmingville, NY – -On May 25, Supervisor Ed Romaine joined members of the Setauket Harbor Task Force as they brought in the season’s first Sugar Kelp harvest. This season, the growing location was moved from Setauket Harbor to Port Jefferson Har...

Supervisor Romaine Helps to Kick Off the Boating Season at the Mastic Beach Yacht Club

Farmingville, NY – -On May 29, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) joined NYS Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (center) and Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella (right) at the Mastic Beach Yacht Club’s 2022 Commodores Breakfast. During ...

Supervisor Romaine Attends Greenwood Village Memorial Day Ceremony in Manorville

Farmingville, NY – -On May 30, Supervisor Ed Romaine (at podium) had the honor of speaking at the Greenwood Village Memorial Day Ceremony in Manorville. Each year, the residents host a parade and ceremony to recognize those who have lost their li...

Councilman Loguercio Hosts E-Waste Recycling, Paper Shredding and Drug Take Back Event in Bellport

Farmingville, NY – -Recently, Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) hosted a recycling event at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville. Also pictured is Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) who stopped by to thank the Councilman and residents for ...

Students Honored During Eid al-Fitr Celebration at Town Hall

Farmingville, NY – -On May 27, the Town of Brookhaven hosted the 2022 Eid al-Fitr celebration with members of the Muslim community at Town Hall. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. The celebration comes after a...

Supervisor Romaine, Councilman Loguercio and Councilman Foley Celebrate Spring Fest

Farmingville, NY – - - On May 21, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Michael Loguercio and Councilman Neil Foley attended the Medford VFW Family Festival Fundraiser at Veterans Memorial Park in Medford. The event featured music, vendors, food, gam...

Supervisor Romaine Honors New Eagle Scouts from Troop 23 in Center Moriches

Farmingville, NY – - On May 22, Supervisor Ed Romaine was a guest at the Court of Honor ceremony for new Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 23 in Center Moriches. The event was held at the Center Moriches Fire Department. Pictured left t...

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

Farmingville, NY – - On May 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) and Councilman Neil Foley (left) stopped by the Town’s Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center in Blue Point to celebrate Nancy Basile’s 102nd birthday. The East Patchogue resident was bo...

Councilwoman Bonner Attends Coram Fire Department Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY – - On May 14, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Coram Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner at Land’s End Caterers in Sayville. The event marked the department’s 93rd anniversar...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Sound Beach Resident Mary McCarthy on her 100th Birthday

Farmingville, NY – On May 12, Supervisor Ed Romaine was at the Robert E. Reid Recreation Center in Shoreham to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sound Beach resident, Mary McCarthy. Mary was born in Brooklyn on May 14, 1922 and she is the mother of...

Town Hall to Host Juneteenth Art Celebration from June 15 to July 15

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven will host the “Juneteenth Art Celebration” at Town Hall from Wednesday, June 15 to Friday, July 15. The exhibit is co-sponsored by th...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Mount Sinai Fire Department at Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY – On May 7, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Mount Sinai Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner at East Wind Long Island in Wading River to honor the company’s members. During the evening,...

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates the 72nd National Day of Prayer at the Blue Point Bible Church

Farmingville, NY – On May 5, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the “National Day of Prayer” ceremony at the Blue Point Bible Church. The National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday in May. This day of observance, designated by ...

Brookhaven Town Collects 360 Lbs. of Pet Food and Supplies

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that Brookhaven Town has collected 360 lbs. of pet food and supplies during the Long Island Cares 11th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge. This drive focused on collecting ...

Councilwoman Bonner Announces Results of Recent E-Waste, Paper Shredding and Drug Take Back Event

Farmingville, NY – On April 30, Councilwoman Jane Bonner held an E-Waste Collection, Paper Shredding and Drug Take Back event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai. The event, which was Councilwoman Bonner’s first of the year, provid...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilmember Kornreich Honor Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition

Farmingville, NY – On Tuesday April 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended the Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition (BCCC) Awards Night held at the Meadow Club in Port Jefferson Station. During the evening, B...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Members of the Sound Beach Fire Department at Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY - On April 30, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended Sound Beach Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner at East Wind Long Island in Wading River. Councilwoman Bonner recognized the company’s members for their service to the Sou...

Councilman Panico Honored with Order of the Ancient Sons and Daughters of Italy Golden Lion Award

Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Town Councilman and Deputy Supervisor Dan Panico joined a distinguished list of honorees when he received the prestigious Golden Lion Award from the New York State Grand Lodge Foundation, Order of the Ancient Sons an...

Councilwoman Bonner Recognizes Shoreham Wading River Cheerleaders

Farmingville, NY - At the April 28 Town Board meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner honored the Shoreham Wading River High School Varsity Cheerleading Team for their championship season. They were the Undefeated Large Varsity D2 Section XI Suffolk Co...

Councilmember Kornreich Shows Support at Stony Brook University Annual Earthstock Festival

Farmingville, NY – In an effort to raise awareness for Earth Day (April 22), Stony Brook University hosted its annual Earthstock festival which was attended by Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich. The annual event included student organizations that...

Councilmember Kornreich and Councilwoman Bonner Celebrate Grand Opening of Redefine Fitness

Farmingville, NY – On April 23, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (front row right) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (front row, left) celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Redefine Fitness, located at 1113 North Country Road in...

Councilman Panico Presents Compost Tumbler to Contest Winner from Mastic Beach

Farmingville, NY – On April 28, Councilman Dan Panico (left) presented a compost tumbler to Liz Ledeoux (center) from Mastic Beach. She is one of six winners of the Town of Brookhaven’s Spring “Compost Tumbler Giveaw...

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

Farmingville, NY – On April 27, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Neil Foley and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. celebrated the grand opening of the Boy Scouts of America, Suffolk County Council’s new offices on the second floor at Brookh...

Councilmember Kornreich: Progress Made on Improvements at the Train Car Park in PJ Station

Farmingville, NY – On April 20, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich joined members of the Port Jefferson Station /Terryville Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the installation of a new fence at Train Car Park. The park, which is home to one...

Town Honors 8th Annual Helen Stein Schack Book Award Recipients

Farmingville, NY – On April 12, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended the 8th Annual Helen Stein Shack Picture Book Award ceremony at the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket. The contest was open to ...

Sachem Public Library Installs Drop Box at Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville, NY – On April 11, Councilman Kevin LaValle (left) was on hand to announce the installation of a library book drop box near the front entrance of Brookhaven Town Hall. The drop box can be used to deposit books that are due from any l...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Cub Scout Pack 354 for Setauket to Port Jefferson Station Greenway Clean

Farmingville, NY – On April 10, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) met with Cub Scouts from Pack 254 and their leader, Rob DeStefano (kneeling), to present them with a Certificate of Congratulations for cleaning up the Setauket-Port Jefferson Station ...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Eagle Scouts from Shoreham Troop 161

Farmingville, NY - On April 6, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Boy Scouts Court of Honor ceremony for new Eagle Scouts from Troop 161 in Shoreham. The event was held at St. John the Baptist RC Church Parish Hall in Wading River. Troop 161 w...

Councilman Loguercio Attends Bellport HS Career

Farmingville, NY - On April 6, Councilman Michael Loguercio (pictured at right) participated in the Bellport High School College and Career Day. During the event, which was held in the school gymnasium, the Councilman spoke with students from gra...

Councilman Loguercio Celebrates New Dunkin’ Drive Thru Grand Opening in Bellport

Farmingville, NY - On April 7, Councilman Michael Loguercio (front row, fourth from left) celebrated the grand opening ribbon cutting for the Dunkin’ Drive Thru located at 1669 Montauk Highway at the corner of Michigan Avenue. This new Dunkin’ Dr...

Councilman Loguercio Installs New Brookhaven Fire Chiefs Council Officers

Farmingville, NY - On March 27, Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the Brookhaven Town Fire Chiefs Council’s Annual Installation Brunch at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. The Councilman, who serves as the Town Board liaison to the Brookhaven ...

Councilmember Kornreich Celebrates Grand Opening of “Mondays at Racine” at Gypsy Hair Lounge

Farmingville, NY – On March 28, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (back row center) and Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn (standing, sixth from left) attended the Grand Opening of “Mondays at Racine” at Gypsy Hair L...

Councilman Loguercio Celebrates 97th Birthday of Bellport Village Resident Dr. Joseph Hendrie

Farmingville, NY – On March 24, Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) visited Dr. Joseph Hendrie of Bellport Village to present him with a proclamation honoring him on his 97th birthday. Dr Hendrie was born on March 18, 1925 in Janesvill...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Swear In New Officers of the Bellport Chamber

Farmingville, NY – On March 23, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio were guests at the Bellport Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner to the swear in the new Board Officers of the Bellport Chamber of Commerce. The n...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Honor Ridge and Brookhaven Fire Departments

Farmingville, NY – On March 19, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (center) attended the Ridge Fire Department and Brookhaven Fire Department annual installation dinners at East Wind Long Island in Wading Rive...

Brookhaven Councilman Loguercio Serves as Judge at Bellport Fire Department Chili Cookoff

Farmingville, NY – On March 11, Brookhaven Town Councilman Michael Loguercio served as one of the judges at the Bellport Fire Department’s Chili Cookoff, held at the fire department. Members of the Bellport Fire Department, along with fire depart...

Brookhaven Town Participates in Long Island Cares 11th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that Brookhaven Town will again take part in Long Island Cares 11th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge. This drive is focused on collecting and providing food for the famil...

Councilwoman Bonner Marches in Annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Farmingville, NY – On March 13, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined in the annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which returned after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Pictured at left are (left to right) New ...

“Sunflowers for Ukraine” Art Exhibit Opens on March at 21 Brookhaven Town Hall

Farmingville, NY – To show solidarity with the citizens of Ukraine, the Town of Brookhaven will present the “Sunflowers for Ukraine” art exhibit at Brookhaven Town Hall starting on Monday, March 21. The exhibit is pr...

Supervisor Romaine Requests Reallocation of $1.5 Million Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds

Farmingville, NY – In a letter to the Commissioner of the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (NYS OTDA), Supervisor Ed Romaine advised that the Town of Brookhaven will return and reallocate $1.5 million in admi...

Councilwoman Bonner Recognizes Rocky Point HS Technology Students Who Created Prosthetic Hand

Farmingville, NY – At the March 3 Town Board meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner recognized a group of Rocky Point High School Technology students who created a prosthetic hand for Anun Suastika, a six-year-old Indonesian boy who was born...

Councilman Loguercio Honors Rotary Club of Bellport President Lorraine Mazza Kuehn

Farmingville, NY – On February 28, Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) attended the Rotary Club of Bellport’s monthly meeting at Avino’s Italian Table restaurant in Bellport Village. During the meeting, the Councilm...

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

Farmingville, NY – On February 24, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) was in East Patchogue for the Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk “Home Dedication” welcoming Nickesha Medley (third from right) and her daughter Shania (se...

Cub Scout Pack 204 from Miller Place Visits Town Hall

Farmingville, NY – On February 23, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich welcomed “Arrow of Light” Cub Scouts from Pack 204 in Miller Place to Town Hall. The group held ...

Councilmember Kornreich Celebrates Grand Opening of “Farm to Table Catering and Café by Filomena”

Farmingville, NY – On February 17, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich celebrated the grand opening ceremony of “Farm to Table Catering and Café by Filomena” located at 2460 Nesconset Highway, Suite #1 in Sto...

Councilmember Kornreich Celebrates Grand Opening of Island Sports Physical Therapy in East Setauket

Farmingville, NY – On February 16, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich celebrated the grand opening, ribbon cutting ceremony of Island Sports Physical Therapy, located at 6 South Jersey Avenue, Unit 6B in East Setauket. The new office is the second ...

Supervisor Ed Romaine Leads Swearing-In Ceremony at Shirley Ambulance Company Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY – On February 19, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the Shirley Ambulance Company’s Annual Installation dinner held at Lombardi’s on the Bay in Patchogue. During the evening’s ceremony, the Su...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Grand Opening of Allied Pediatrics of Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY – Recently, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was on-hand for the grand opening, ribbon cutting ceremony at Allied Pediatrics of Rocky Point, located at 346 Route 25A. The new office is the 24th Allied Physicians Group location ...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Eagle Scouts from Mount Sinai Troop 1776

Farmingville, NY – On February 12, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (right) attended the Boy Scouts Court of Honor ceremony for new Eagle Scouts Dominick Passaro (center) and Jason Skubliskas (second from right) from Boy Scout Troop 1776 in Mou...

Brookhaven Joins State, Local Officials in Opposing Gov. Hochul’s Plan to Eliminate Single Family

Farmingville, NY – On February 3, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine and members of the Town Council were joined by State legislators, Village mayors and other local officials to decry plans by Governor Kathy Hochul to force apartmen...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Local Hero for Saving his Neighbor from House Fire in Ridge

Farmingville, NY - At the January 25 Town Board Meeting, Councilwoman Jane Bonner presented a proclamation to James John Vlacich, in recognition of his courageous actions that saved the life of his neighbor. On January 20, a serious fire engulfed...

Romaine, Bonner and Loguercio Swear-in Coram Civic Association Officers

Farmingville, NY - On January 24, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the Coram Civic Association (CSA) meeting held at the Coram Fire Department headquarters. During the meeting, the elected ...

Supervisor Romaine Welcomes the Calderon Family to New Habitat for Humanity Home in Bellport

Farmingville, NY – On January 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine (center) joined Habitat for Humanity CEO and Executive Director, Lee Silberman (right) to welcome Mariela Calderone (left) to her new family home in Bellport. The home was recently...

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

Farmingville, NY – On Thursday, January 6, Councilman Neil Foley officiated at the honorary street dedication ceremony for retired New York City firefighter, John Patrick “Jack” Fogarty who passed away on August 25, ...

Councilmember Kornreich and Town Clerk Lent Celebrate D.J.’s Clam Shack Grand Opening in Stony Brook

Farmingville, NY – On December 15, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich was joined by Town Clerk Donna Lent at the grand opening of “D.J.’s Clam Shack,” located at 1007 Route 25A in Stony Brook. The new locatio...

Councilman LaValle Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back and Toy Drive at Sachem Public Library

Farmingville, NY – On December 2, Councilman Kevin LaValle hosted the Prescription Drug Take Back and Toy Drive. The event, which was held at the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook, was co-sponsored by Councilman LaValle, Suffolk County Police Dep...

Councilman Loguercio Welcomes Santa Claus to Longwood Estate in Ridge

Farmingville, NY – On December 4, Councilman Michael Loguercio was at historic Longwood Estate in Ridge to welcome Santa Claus to the Town’s annual “Santa, Trains, Old Fashion Sleigh Ride and Hot Cocoa” celebration. The traditional holiday event ...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Grand Opening of NV Beauty Boutique in Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY – On December 4, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined Rocky Point Sound Beach Chamber of Commerce president Gary Pollakusky to celebrate the grand opening of the new NV Beauty Boutique in Rocky Point. This new boutique offer...

Councilman Loguercio Celebrates the Holidays with East Patchogue VFW Post 8300

Farmingville, NY – On December 2, Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the annual VFW Post 8300 Holiday Dinner held at Bellport Country Club. The Councilman works closely with the VFW post throughout the year to help promote their efforts to mak...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner Celebrate the Christmas Season at the Rocky Point Tree

Farmingville, NY – On December 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine (center) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (right) celebrated the 37th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Rocky Point. The event was held at the corner of Broadway and Prince Road where ...

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

Farmingville, NY – On November 29, The Town of Brookhaven celebrated the start of Hanukkah at the annual Community Menorah Lighting ceremony at Town Hall in Farmingville. The annual holiday event was led by Rabbi Mendy Goldberg (center)...

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

Farmingville, 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” at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The 544 plungers braved the cold water of the Long Island S...

Enjoy Holiday Happenings in the Town of Brookhaven

Farmingville, NY – The Town of Brookhaven welcomes back a full schedule of Holiday Happenings in 2021, fun family activities that make the season bright. 

Menorah Lighting - FREE EVENT

• Monday, November 29 at 6:00 pm
• Brookhaven Tow...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Playa Bowls Grand Opening in Miller Place

Farmingville, NY – Recently, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was on-hand for the unveiling of the “Horseshoe Crab” mural painted on the handball court wall at Robert Miner/Rocketship Park in Rocky Point. The large-sized art...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Unveiling of Horseshoe Crab Mural at Rocketship Park in Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY – Recently, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was on-hand for the unveiling of the “Horseshoe Crab” mural painted on the handball court wall at Robert Miner/Rocketship Park in Rocky Point. The large-sized art...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Mount Sinai FD Members at Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY – On November 13, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Mount Sinai Fire Department’s Annual Inspection and Installation Dinner at East Wind Long Island in Wading River. The annual event is held to honor the company’s members for...

Sup. Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner Celebrate Unveiling of Milestone Plaque at RCA Radio Central

Farmingville, NY – On November 5, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were at the Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School in Rocky Point for the unveiling of a milestone plaque in recognition of the achievements at RCA Radio Central. T...

Town of Brookhaven to Hold the 12th Annual Polar Plunge on November 20 at Cedar Beach

Farmingville, NY – On Saturday, November 20, the Town of Brookhaven and Special Olympics New York will host the 12th Annual “Polar Plunge: Freezin’ for a Reason” at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The annual ev...

FEMA to Close “Hurricane Ida” Disaster Recovery Center at Town’s Rose Caracappa Senior Center

Farmingville, NY – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that the “Hurricane Ida” Disaster Recovery Center at the Town of Brookhaven’s Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai will...

Town Launches Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Advisory Board

Farmingville, NY - On October 21, the Town of Brookhaven held a reception to announce the establishment of the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Advisory Board (AANHPI). The AANHPI was initiated by Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich t...

Town Dedicates Shirley Lane in Gordon Heights in Honor of Pastor Fannie and Bishop Silas Coleman

Farmingville, NY – On October 8, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio were on hand to dedicate Shirley Lane in Gordon Heights in honor of Pastor Fannie and Bishop Silas Coleman. The street dedication recognizes their longtime af...

Supervisor Romaine Announces COVID-19 Mortgage Arrears Program for Brookhaven Residents

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven is making CDBG-CV funds available for low to moderate income Brookhaven residents with mortgage arrears incurred due to a COVID-19 related loss of income. The Long...

Town Honors Moriches Resident Ricky Taylor for Raising Over $4k for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Farmingville, NY - At the September 10 Town Board Meeting, Councilman Dan Panico presented a proclamation to 7-year-old Ricky Taylor for raising over $4,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Ricky rode his bike for 20 miles, one mile for each ...

Brookhaven Town Presents the 8th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Farmingville, NY – On October 1, more than 300 people attended the Town of Brookhaven’s 8th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration hosted by Brookhaven’s Hispanic Advisory Board. During the celebration of Hispani...

Supervisor Romaine, Councilwoman Bonner and Councilmember Kornreich Honor Volunteer Firefighters

Farmingville, NY – On September 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine (at podium), was a guest speaker at the 2021 Memorial Service held at the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum in Ridge. The museum is a not-for-profit organization that educ...

Brookhaven History Celebrated at the Annual Longwood Fair in Ridge

Farmingville, NY – On September 25 and 26, the Town of Brookhaven held its annual Longwood Fair at the historic Longwood Estate in Ridge. The event featured entertainment, traditional crafts, vendors, primitive cooking, Revolutionary War re-enact...

Supervisor Romaine Speaks at “Biz Markie Way” Street Dedication in Patchogue Village

Farmingville, NY – On September 25, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) was one of the guest speakers at the street dedication ceremony in memory of Hip-Hop star and former Patchogue village resident, Biz Markie, who passed away on July 16, 20...

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates Dedication of the New Rocky Point Fire House

Farmingville, NY – On September 19, Supervisor Ed Romaine was on hand for the dedication of the new Rocky Point Fire House located at 90 King Road in Rocky Point. The new building replaces the department's North Shore Beach Co. 2 fire house. The ...

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

Farmingville, NY – On September 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine (second from left) and Councilman Neil Foley (right) honored Joe Brandi (center) for being named “Italian American of the Year” at the annual Italian Feast of...

Supervisor Romaine Attends Newport Beach Property Owners Association Snapper Derby

Farmingville, NY - On September 12, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the Newport Beach Property Owners Association (NBPOA) Snapper Derby in East Moriches. The Snapper Derby was open to children up to 18-years-old and prizes were awarded for differe...

Romaine and Panico Attend 2nd Annual Snapper Derby in Center Moriches

Farmingville, NY - On September 12, Supervisor Ed Romaine (center) and Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico (fourth from right) attended the 2nd Annual Keith Romaine Memorial Snapper Derby at Union Avenue Dock in Center Moriches. The event was co-spo...

Town Clerk Lent Visits South Country Ambulance to Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day

Farmingville, NY – –– Brookhaven Town Clerk Donna Lent (center) takes time to recognize August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day. Addiction has swept through this country claiming many lives and leaving coun...

Town to Close Beaches, Pools, Marinas and More Starting Saturday at 9:00 PM

Farmingville, NY – –In anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Henri on Sunday, August 22, the Town of Brookhaven has announced that all Town Pools, Beaches, Marinas, Recreation Centers, Senior Centers and Nature Centers will...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico Attend Manorville Fire District Annual Inspection Dinner

Farmingville, NY – –On August 14, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico attended the Manorville Fire Department’s Annual Inspection Dinner at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. During the ceremony, the Superv...

Supervisor Romaine Asks Residents to Be Prepared as Tropical Storm Henri moves up the East Coast

Farmingville, NY – –The Town of Brookhaven is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Henri, which is predicted to reach Hurricane status on Friday in the early morning hours. Some models have the storm tracking into our region Sunday afternoon into Su...

Town Board Approves Lease for Solar Field Atop the Brookhaven Landfill

Farmingville, NY – – Brookhaven officials approved a 20-year lease agreement for solar development at the Brookhaven landfill at their recent town board meeting. The agreement with i.on renewables LLC for the land on top of the capped areas of th...

Supervisor Romaine Attends Brookhaven FD Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY – – On Saturday, August 7, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the Brookhaven Fire Department’s annual installation dinner held at East Wind Long Island in Wading River. During the event, the Supervisor honored the company’s members f...

National Night Out at Centereach Pool Complex

Farmingville, NY – – On Tuesday, August 6, Councilman Kevin LaValle, the Suffolk County Police Department’s 6th Precinct/6th Precinct “Cops Who Care” and the Middle Country Library co-hosted the annual National Night Out at the Town of Brookhaven...

National Night Out at Fireman’s Memorial Park in Ridge

Farmingville, NY – – On August 3, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon co-hosted the annual National Night Out at Fireman’s Memorial Park in Ridge. This free, annual...

Grand Opening of Lend A Hand Project Food Pantry and Outreach Center in Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY – – On August 2, Councilwoman Jane Bonner celebrated the grand opening ribbon cutting of the new Lend A Hand Project (LAHP) Food Pantry & Community Outreach Center at 341 Route 25A in Rocky Point. The LAHP is dedicated to enh...

Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico Announce Annual Snapper Derby

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine and Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico have announced that the Town, in partnership with the Montauk Surfcasters Association, will host its 2nd Annual Keith Romaine Memorial Snapper Derby at Union Avenue Doc...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Hometown Heroes with Sound Beach Civic Association

Farmingville, NY – On August 31, Councilwoman Bonner joined members of the Sound Beach Civic Association to honor the “Hometown Heroes” who have served as the frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The cerem...

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates the Annual Mastic Beach Property Owners Association “Summer Fest”

Farmingville, NY – On July 31, Supervisor Ed Romaine was on hand to celebrate the Mastic Beach Property Owners Association “Summer Fest.” The event, which was held on the grounds adjacent to the association&rsquo...

Work on Fuel Cells Nears Completion at Brookhaven Landfill

Farmingville, NY – Construction of the Yaphank Fuel Cell Park at the Brookhaven landfill is progressing, with completion of the work anticipated by fall of 2021 and full operation by the end of the year. Concrete haunches for the fuel c...

Brookhaven and Mather Hospital Announce Placement of Free Sunscreen Dispensers at Pools and Beaches

Farmingville, NY - On Thursday, July 29, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were joined by Mather Hospital’s Nancy Uzo, Vice President of Public Affairs and Stuart Vincent, Director of Public Relations at a press confere...

Town Board Celebrates Grand Opening of TOPGOLF in Holtsville

Farmingville, NY - On July 26, members of the Brookhaven Town Council, local business leaders and golf enthusiasts were on hand for the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony at the new TOPGOLF in Holtsville. This state-of-the-art “enter...

Town Celebrates Grand Opening of The Arkk Wellness Center and Academy in Port Jefferson Station

Farmingville, NY - On July 26, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (sixth from left) and Town Clerk Donna Lent (second from right) were on hand to celebrate the grand opening, ribbon cutting ceremony for The Katherine Jon Salon’s The Arkk ...

Councilmember Kornreich Honors Eagle Scout Sean T. Hallisey from Troop 377 in East Setauket

Farmingville, NY - On July 25, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony for Sean T. Hallisey from Boy Scout Troop 377 in East Setauket. The event was held at the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Mount Sinai....

Supervisor Romaine Honors Eagle Scout from Troop 221 in Manorville

Farmingville, NY - On July 25, Supervisor Ed Romaine (center) attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony at the Manorville Fire Department headquarters for Jeffrey John “JJ” DiMarco (right) from Boy Scout Troop 221 in Ma...

Supervisor Romaine Attends Dedication of Renovated Shrine of St. Jude Church in Mastic Beach

Farmingville, NY - On July 24, Supervisor Ed Romaine was on hand for the dedication of the newly renovated shrine of St. Jude at St. Jude Roman Catholic Church located on Overlook Drive in Mastic Beach. The new shrine replaces one that stood at t...

Town Releases a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Downtown Mastic Beach Master Developer

Farmingville, NY – Brookhaven Town Councilman Dan Panico has announced that the Town of Brookhaven has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Master Developer to redevelop the downtown area of Mastic Beach, available for view...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Eagle Scout from Troop 221 in Manorville

Farmingville, NY – On July 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony at the Manorville Fire Headquarters for Stephen E. Hines from Boy Scout Troop 221 in Manorville. During the event, the Supervisor congratulated ...

Town Board Honors the Life of Glenn Campbell, Disabilities Advocate

Farmingville, NY – At the July 15 Town Board meeting, Supervisor Ed Romaine presented a proclamation to Maryellen Campbell, wife of the late Glenn Campbell, who recently passed away at age 50. Mr. Campbell was a lawyer, a disabilities a...

National Night Out at Fireman’s Memorial Park in Ridge on August 3

Farmingville, NY – On Tuesday, August 3, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon will co-host the annual National Night Out at Fireman’s Memorial Park in Ridge from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This free, an...

US Army Corps of Engineers to Conduct Survey as Part of the Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point

Farmingville, NY – On July 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will begin to conduct a survey in several Brookhaven Town neighborhoods along the south shore as part of the Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point (FIMP) project. The objective ...

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

Farmingville, NY – 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 at the site of the new bandshell under construction ...

Councilmember Kornreich Hosts Town Hall Meeting with Boy Scout Troop 229

Farmingville, NY - On June 29, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (second from left) welcomed Boy Scout Troop 229 from Selden to Town Hall. The group met in the Town Council conference room (left) where Councilmember Kornreich answered questions ab...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Kevin McKeown, Longtime Sound Beach Civic Association Board Member

Farmingville, NY - On Wednesday, June 16, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was joined by Sound Beach Civic Association (SBCA) president Bea Ruberto to honor longtime SBCA board member Kevin McKeown as he steps down from the board. Councilwoman Bonner pre...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors New Eagle Scouts from Shoreham Boy Scout Troop 161

Farmingville, NY - On June 16, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Court of Honor ceremony for Boy Scout Troop 161 of Shoreham. To become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America, a scout must earn a minimum of 21 merit bad...

Romaine and Loguercio Celebrate Grand Opening of “Good Morning Bellport “Pop-Up” Flower Shop

Farmingville, NY - On June 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (second from right) celebrated the grand opening of the new “Pop Up Flower Shop” located at 141 South Country Road, in the pergola b...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Celebrate Grand Opening of the Bellport Inn

Farmingville, NY – On June 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (fifth from right) were on-hand for the grand opening ribbon cutting at the new Bellport Inn located at 160 South Country Road. They were joined by Bell...

Brookhaven Town Unveils PFC Joseph Dwyer Memorial at Veterans Square Park in Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY – On June 28, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (front row, sixth from left) were on-hand for the unveiling and dedication of the PFC Joseph Dwyer Memorial at Veterans Park in Rocky Point. PFC Dwyer was an...

Town Board Adopts Resolution to Establish the Asian-American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander

Farmingville, NY – At the June 24 Town Board meeting, a resolution was unanimously adopted to establish the Town of Brookhaven Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Advisory Board. The seven-member board will seek t...

Councilwoman Bonner Meets with Shoreham Wading River Students Before Sailing Trip in the LI Sound

Farmingville, NY – On June 18, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (back row, third from left) was on board the 80 ft. schooner, “SoundWaters,” at the Town of Brookhaven’s Port Jefferson Marina to wish a “bon voyage” to Shoreham Wading River 5th graders pri...

Town Dedicates Grandview Blvd in Miller Place in Honor of ALS Ride for Life Founder Chris Pendergast

Farmingville, NY – On Monday, June 21, the Town of Brookhaven dedicated Grandview Boulevard in Miller Place in honor of former resident Chris Pendergast. Mr. Pendergast died on October 14, 2020 after a 30-year battle with Amyotrophic La...

The Town Celebrates the 156th Anniversary of “Juneteenth” at the Historic Longwood Estate

Farmingville, NY – On June 19, the Town of Brookhaven Black History Commission (BHC) held its annual “Juneteenth” celebration in recognition of the 156th anniversary of the end of slavery in 1865. The event was held ...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Coram Resident for Helping to Keep His Community Clean

Farmingville, NY – On June 10, Councilwoman Jane Bonner presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mel Silverman, a long-time Coram resident who has embraced the term “Keep Brookhaven Beautiful” as a personal mission...

Councilmember Kornreich Celebrates 50 Years of Buttercup’s Dairy Store in Terryville

Farmingville, NY – On June 9, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich visited Buttercup’s Dairy Store in Terryville to congratulate the Smith family on their 50th year in business. The multigenerational, locally owned and operated bu...

Running It Forward in the Town of Brookhaven

Farmingville, NY – On June 8, members of the Brookhaven Town Council honored Ultra-Marathon runner Eva Casale and her “Team Eva” at Brookhaven Town Hall during her ”7 Marathons in 7 Days” journey....

Dress for Success Brookhaven Makes Donation to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s S.T.A.R.T. Center

Farmingville, NY – On June 8, Dress for Success Brookhaven donated new shoes, clothing, make-up and more to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s S.T.A.R.T. Resource Center. The S.T.A.R.T. (Sheriff's Transition and Reentry Tea...

Councilmember Kornreich and Councilwoman Bonner Visit Sunshine Alternative Education and Prevention

Farmingville, NY – On June 9, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (second row, left) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (second row, fourth from right) visited the Sunshine Alternative Education and Prevention Center (SAEPC) in Port Jefferson St...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Eagle Scout Candidate Aidan McKeon from Troop 29 of East Moriches

Farmingville, NY – On May 23, Aidan McKeon, an Eagle Scout Candidate from Troop 29 in East Moriches, held a Healing Fair at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Center Moriches. Aidan’s motivation for holding the f...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico Celebrate Opening of LI Game Farm Tortoise Exhibit

Farmingville, NY – On May 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Long Island Game Farm’s new Tortoise Exhibit. The new exhibit will be home to African Spur Torto...

Town Dedicates Groveland Park Blvd. in Sound Beach to Honor HM2 Glen “Doc” Moody U.S. Navy

Farmingville, NY – On Tuesday, May 25, the Town of Brookhaven dedicated Groveland Park Blvd. in Sound Beach in honor of HM2 Glen “Doc” Moody, U.S. Navy. A large crowd of family, friends and neighbors gathered at the ...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilmember Kornreich Support Setauket Harbor Task Force Sugar Kelp Project

Farmingville, NY – On May 20, Supervisor Ed Romaine (center right) and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (center left) were at Port Jefferson Harbor during the harvest of Sugar Kelp with members of the Setauket Harbor Task Force (SHTF), ...

Councilman Loguercio Celebrates New Dunkin’ Drive Thru Groundbreaking in Bellport

Farmingville, NY – Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) is excited as another example of the economic redevelopment in Bellport begins. Developer Ben Bathija (right) has started breaking ground at the site of the new Dunkin’ Dr...

Councilman Loguercio Joins Bellport Rotarians to Honor National Military Appreciation Month

Farmingville, NY – On May 4, Councilman Michael Loguercio joined members of the Rotary Club of Bellport to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces in recognition of National Military Appreciation Month. The Rotarians donated $500 to...

Romaine and Loguercio Ask County to Take Action on Gordon Heights Illegal Homeless Shelter

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio recently sent a letter to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Legislator Robert Calarco asking them to take “immediate action” on a hou...

Councilwoman Bonner Meets with The Fisherman Magazine Staff at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai

Farmingville, NY – On April 28, Councilwoman Jane Bonner met with the executive staff of The Fisherman magazine at Cedar Beach and filled them in on all the improvements that the Town completed in time for the 2021 boating and fishing s...

Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich Sworn In at Town Hall Ceremony

Farmingville, NY – On April 29, recently elected Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (left) was sworn in during a ceremony at Brookhaven Town Hall. The oath of office was administered by New York State Supreme Court Justice Valerie M. Cart...

Councilman Loguercio Joins Bellport Rotary for Annual Community Clean Up

Farmingville, NY – On April 24, Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) joined fellow members of the Rotary Club of Bellport to help in the clean-up effort at various location around the Bellport Community. One clean-up site was at the Tow...

Councilwoman Bonner Presents Service Awards to Volunteers at the Daniel Hawkins House

Farmingville, NY – On April 18, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended a “Thank You” party and presented Service Awards in honor of the volunteers who donated time and funding to make improvements at the historic Hawkins ...

Councilmember Kornreich Joins Drive-Thru Wellness Day to Support a Healthy, Drug-Free Community

Farmingville, NY – On April 24th, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich joined the Drug Prevention Coalition and the Center for Prevention and Outreach’s SB IMPACT Coalition for a Drive-Thru Wellness Day at the Port Jefferson Stati...

Town Launches “Beach Clean-Up Station” Program on Earth Day at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai

Farmingville, NY – On April 22, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner celebrated Earth Day at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai by launching the new “Beach Clean-Up Station” pilot program. This ...

2,300 Residents Receive COVID Vaccination at Brookhaven’s Rose Caracappa Senior Center

Farmingville, NY – Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine and members of the Town Council today announced the successful completion of a COVID-19 vaccination Point of Delivery (POD) at the Rose Caracappa Senior Citizen Center in Mt. Sina...

Town Honors Heroes Who Saved Police Officer’s Life in Recent Patchogue Incident

Farmingville, NY – On April 15, Supervisor Ed Romaine and the Brookhaven Town Council were joined by members of the VFW Post 400 in Farmingville to honor two local heroes who took quick action on April 10 to save the life of Suffolk Cou...

Supervisor Romaine Visits Town COVID Vaccination “Pop Up POD” at Rose Caracappa Senior Center

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine recently stopped by the Town’s Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mt. Sinai, the site of a two-day COVID-19 vaccination “pop-up POD” for Brookhaven residents over the a...

Allied Physicians Group Starts Construction for New Rocky Point Pediatric Office

Farmingville, NY – On April 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were on-hand to celebrate the “Start of Construction” for Allied Physicians Group’s new pediatric office located at 346 Rout...

Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich Begins First Term in Office at Town Hall Swearing In Ceremony

Farmingville, NY – On April 6, newly elected Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (left) was sworn-in at Town Hall with Town Clerk, Donna Lent (right) administering the oath of office. On March 23, Councilmember Kornreich won a special elec...

LaValle Joins SCPD 6th Precinct COPE Officers at Axis Church Community Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

Farmingville, NY – On March 27, Councilman Kevin LaValle joined officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s 6th Precinct COPE office at the Axis Church Community Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt stop at Town Hall in Farmingv...

Town of Brookhaven Declares April as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month

Farmingville, NY – On March 30, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right), Councilman Dan Panico (left) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (second from left) presented a proclamation to Sarcoidosis of Long Island founder Frank Rivera declaring April as S...

Supervisor Romaine Takes Part in Long Island Cares 10th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge

Farmingville, NY – Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine will take part in Long Island Cares 10th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge. This drive is focused on collecting and providing food for the family members most vulnerable...

Free Mulch and Compost Now Available at 7 Town Locations

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the free mulch and compost is available at seven, conveniently located Town facilities. The free mulch and compost are part of the Supervisor’s “Greening Br...

Councilman LaValle Hosts “Politics and Pastries” Event at Sachem Public Library

Farmingville, NY – On March 9, Councilman Kevin LaValle was the guest speaker during the "Politics & Pastries" event held at the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook. Students from Sachem East and Sachem North High Schools we...

Town Will Not Pursue Ashfill Due to High Construction Costs

Farmingville, NY – Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine and members of the Town Board today announced that the Town will not pursue construction of a regional municipal ashfill or an ash recycling facility after projected costs associated w...

Councilman LaValle Celebrates Grand Opening of LiDL Food Market in Selden

Farmingville, NY – On February 24, Councilman Kevin LaValle was on hand to celebrate the grand opening of the new LiDL food market in the Selden Plaza shopping center located at 211 Middle Country Road in Selden. The new store is the fo...

Supervisor Romaine Urges Residents to Take Precautions During Thursday Snowstorm

Farmingville, NY - Due to the impending snowstorm, which is expected to produce 4-8 inches of snow on Thursday, Supervisor Ed Romaine is urging residents to take the following precautions. Vehicles that are parked in the street should be moved of...

Councilwoman Bonner Announces Completion of Mount Sinai Harbor Reconstruction and Dredging Project

Farmingville, NY - Councilwoman Jane Bonner has announced that the dredging of Mount Sinai Harbor has been completed. It is the final phase of the Mount Sinai Harbor jetty reconstruction and dredging project which was started in May 2020. The Cou...

Town Fire Marshals Respond to Hazardous Materials Incident on Sunrise Highway During Sunday’s Snow

Farmingville, NY - On Sunday February 7, the Eastport Fire Department and Brookhaven Town Fire Marshals responded to a report of an overturned truck on Sunrise Highway (NYS Route 27) between Eastport-Manor Road and Moriches-Riverhead Road.Upon ar...

Town Urges Residents to Take “Common Sense” Precautions to Stay Safe During Impending Snowstorm

Farmingville, NY - Due to the impending snowstorm, Supervisor Ed Romaine has issued a State of Emergency in the Town of Brookhaven effective 10:00 pm today, Sunday 1/31 until 10:00 pm on Tuesday 2/2. Vehicles that are parked in the street should be moved ...

Councilwoman Bonner Welcomes Philly Pretzel Factory to Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY - On January 21, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was on hand for the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony of the Philly Pretzel Factory, located in the Kohl’s Shopping Center, 346 Route 25A Suite 92 in Rocky Point. Nick Grill...

New York State Launches App to Determine COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility

Farmingville, NY - Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccination distribution is currently underway in New York State. Residents may access the “Am I Eligible?” app at https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ to determine wh...

Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Dan Panico Congratulate Moriches Elementary School Gym Teacher

Farmingville, NY - On Wednesday, January 6th, Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) and Councilman Dan Panico (second from right) congratulated William Floyd School District physical education teacher Ed Noll (third from right) for being named...

Resolution Allowing Automatic Renewal of Senior/Disability Low Income Property Tax Exemptions

Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine and members of the Town Board today announced that residents who have existing Senior/Disability Low Income property tax exemptions will be automatically renewed and will not have to reapply in ...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico Celebrate Flushing Bank Ribbon Cutting in Shirley

Farmingville, NY - On December 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine (6th from right) and Councilman Dan Panico (5th from right) were on hand to celebrate the grand opening ribbon cutting at the new Flushing Bank branch at 1044 William Floyd Parkway in Shirl...

Dress for Success Brookhaven Accepts Pajama Donation for Women in Local Homeless Shelters

Farmingville, NY - On December 16, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) announced that more than 100 women’s pajama sets were donated by Victoria’s Secret corporate to Dress for Success Brookhaven. The pajamas will be distributed to w...

Town Demolishes “Zombie House” on Baldwin Road in Sound Beach

Farmingville, NY - On December 14, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) was on hand to watch the demolition of a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 14 Baldwin Road in Sound Beach. The long-abandoned house was the source of resi...

Town Fire Marshal’s Hazardous Material Response Team Cleans Up Residential Mercury Spill

Farmingville, NY - At 7:07 am on December 14, the Stony Brook Fire Department (SBFD) was alerted about a hazardous material spill at a home on Whitford Road in Stony Brook. Upon arrival of the SBFD, it was reported by the homeowner that he accide...

Town Urges Residents to Take “Common Sense” Precautions to Stay Safe During Winter Weather Event

Farmingville, NY - The current weather forecast indicates the possibility of significant snowfall, possibly mixed with sleet, across Brookhaven Town on Wednesday, December 16 and Thursday, December 17. The Town urges residents to take these &...

Panico Thanks William Floyd United Teachers Association for Their Donation of a “Little Library"

Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Town Councilman Dan Panico, (left), thanked members of the William Floyd United Teachers Association for their generous donation of a “Little Library” that was installed recently by the Town&r...

Councilwoman Cartright Celebrates the Holiday Season at Port Jefferson Station Terryville Event

Farmingville, NY - On December 5, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright joined revelers young and old at the Port Jefferson Station-Terryville (PJST) Train Car on the corner of Route 347 and Route 112 to celebrate the holiday season. The event was ho...

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates Grand Opening of Teachers Federal Credit Union Branch in Stony Brook

Farmingville, NY - On December 8, Supervisor Ed Romaine joined executives and board members from Teachers Federal Credit Union (Teachers) to celebrate the grand opening of their latest branch located at 1113 North Country Road in Stony Brook. The...

Councilman LaValle and SCPD Host Operation Medicine Cabinet and Mobile Office Hours Event

Farmingville, NY - On December 3, Councilman Kevin LaValle and the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) Sixth Precinct hosted “Operation Medicine Cabinet and Mobile Office Hours” at the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook. Mo...

Receiver of Taxes, Marcoccia Announces Convenient and COVID-Safe In-Person Tax Payment Option

Farmingville, NY - Town of Brookhaven Receiver of Taxes, Louis J. Marcoccia has announced changes in the way that residents can pay their taxes in-person at Town Hall. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Town Hall is closed to the public, but every dep...

Brookhaven Town Fire Marshal’s Quick Action Helps to Save Life of Opioid Overdose Victim

Farmingville, NY - On the evening of December 2, Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal, Michael Seymour, monitored a police radio report of a 26-year-old male who was not breathing and unconscious from a possible opioid overdose. Upon arrival at the sc...

Brookhaven Issues RFP to Select Natural Gas Supplier for CCA

Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine announced that the Town has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a natural gas supplier for the Town’s Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program. Brookhaven is the first municipal...

Town and County Complete Open Space Acquisition of 15 Acres Near Mt. Sinai Harbor

Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker to announce the purchase of 15 acres of land that complete the acquisition of 59.3 acres to be preserved as open space in Mt. Sinai...

Brookhaven Announces Program for Expanded Restaurant Cold Weather Dining Options During COVID

Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine ant the Town board recently announced a program that allows restaurants with limited seating capacity due to COVID restrictions to stay open by utilizing vacant space within shopping centers to be used for...

Town’s 11th Annual “Polar Plunge” Raises More Than $105,000 to Benefit Special Olympics NY

Farmingville, NY - On November 21, the Town of Brookhaven and Special Olympics New York hosted the 11th annual “Polar Plunge: Freezin’ for a Reason” at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many s...

Councilman Loguercio Salutes Szuster Farms on their 100th Anniversary in Yaphank

Farmingville, NY - On November 16, Councilman Michael Loguercio (back row, fourth from left) visited Szuster Farms in Yaphank to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the family-owned and operated business. The farm was established in 1920 by Polish...

Town of Brookhaven and United Way Partner to Launch “Safe at Home for Seniors”

Farmingville, NY - Recently, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (center) met with United Way of Long Island Community Impact Program Director, Trish Rivers (left), and Family Service League President and CEO, Karen Boorshtein (right), to promo...

Councilwoman Bonner Thanks Mount Sinai Historical Society and Port Jefferson Ferry for Sponsoring

Farmingville, NY - On November 15, Councilwoman Jane Bonner visited the historic Daniel Hawkins House in Miller Place to support a food drive held by the Miller Place Mount Sinai Historical Society (MPMSHS) and Port Jefferson Ferry. The drive wil...

Councilwoman Bonner Thanks Covanta for PPE Donation to Wading River and Ridge Fire Departments

Farmingville, NY - On November 2, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (fourth from left) met with members of the Wading River and Ridge Fire Departments to thank Covanta Environmental Solutions for their generous donations of PPE to the departments during t...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates “Domenica alle Due” Italian Bistro and Pizzeria Grand Opening

Farmingville, NY - On October 29, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) celebrated the grand opening of the new “Domenica alle Due” Italian Bistro and Pizzeria located 257 Echo Avenue in Sound Beach. This new restaurant features a l...

Councilman Loguercio Joins the Friends of Bellport Bay to Plant 50,000 Oysters

Farmingville, NY - On October 25, Councilman Michael Loguercio (third from right in both photos) was joined by the Friends of Bellport Bay at the Bellport Dock to plant 50,000 oysters, thus completing the five-year goal of planting 1 million oyst...

Councilwoman Cartright to Co-Sponsor National Prescription Drug Take Back on October 24

Farmingville, NY - On October 24, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright and the Town of Brookhaven Council District 1 Drug Prevention Coalition will co-sponsor a National Prescription Drug Take Back on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. T...

Loguercio Honors Longwood Teacher and Former Students at Dedication of a Little Free Library

Farmingville, NY - On October 13, Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) honored Medford resident and Longwood School District teacher, Grace Evola (third from left) and two of her former students Audrey Miller (second from left) and Andrew Ferriolo...

Town Honors Brookhaven’s Front Line Heroes on National Emergency Nurses Day

Farmingville, NY - On October 14, the Town of Brookhaven honored Emergency Nurses from St. Charles Hospital, Mather Hospital, Long Island Community Hospital and Stony Brook University Hospital who have served on the front lines during the COVID-1...

Town of Brookhaven to Hold Eleventh Annual Polar Plunge

Farmingville, NY - On Saturday, November 21, the Town of Brookhaven and the Special Olympics of New York will host the 11th Annual “Polar Plunge: Freezin’ for a Reason” at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The annual event...

Councilwoman Bonner and Town Co-Sponsor Turn the Tide on Trash Event at Cedar Beach

Farmingville, NY - On October 3, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) joined the Houck family (Paige, Joseph, Kate and Joe) and more than 70 residents during the “Turn the Tide on Trash” event at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. Sponsor...

Town to Offer Residents Free Mulch Starting October 8

Farmingville, NY - The Town of Brookhaven will offer residents free Premium Double Grind Mulch at five locations starting on Thursday, October 8. The mulch is from the many tons of vegetative material collected by the town in the aftermath of Tro...

Brookhaven Town to Present Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Video on October 15

Farmingville, NY - On October 15, Supervisor Edward P. Romaine, the Brookhaven Town Board and Hispanic Advisory Board will honor Hispanic residents who have served our community during the COVID-19 pandemic with the Sixth Annual “Virtua...

Councilwoman Bonner Promotes Donor Day in New York State on October 8

Farmingville, NY - Recently, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (center) and fellow organ donors Brookhaven Town Historian Barbara Russell (left) and Town Chief of Staff Emily Pines (right) joined to help spread the word that October 8 is Donor Day in New ...

Town Board Honors Staff During International Housekeeper’s Week

Farmingville, NY - On September 15, Supervisor Ed Romaine and members of the Town Board presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Town’s housekeeping staff in recognition of International Housekeeper’s Week. Held every yea...

Town-owned Mary E. Bell House Recommended for Nomination to be Listed on State and National Register

Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico have announced that the Town-owned Mary E. Bell House was nominated to be listed on the State and National Registers of Historical Places. Currently a museum, the two-story house ...

Town Honors Victims and First Responders at 9/11 Memorial Service at Town Hall

Farmingville, NY - On September 11, Supervisor Ed Romaine led a memorial service to honor all the people who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and at Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The ceremony, whi...

Statement by Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio

“On September 14, 2020 the Brookhaven Town Planning Board will consider an application for Yaphank Auto Storage Facility, which would allow for the storage of vehicles on 35.67 acres north of Horseblock Road in Yaphank. While the Planning Board ...

Supervisor Romaine and Town Council Volunteer to Help Distribute Food at Long Island Cares

Farmingville, NY - On September 3, Supervisor Ed Romaine and the Town Board volunteered their services at the Long Island Cares, Inc. Harry Chapin Food Bank’s new, COVID-19 distribution facility in Hauppauge. The facility is one of 19 t...

Town of Brookhaven Lifeguards Perform Daring Osprey Rescue at West Meadow Beach

Farmingville, NY - Recently, Town of Brookhaven lifeguards stationed at West Meadow Beach spotted a large bird in the water that appeared to be in in distress. As the lifeguards approached, they realized the bird was not a waterfowl, as originall...

Town Board Condemns Display of Confederate Flag on Local Fire Department Truck

Farmingville, NY - “This afternoon, the Brookhaven Town Board was made aware of the display of a Confederate flag on a fire truck belonging to a local fire department. The Town Board condemns the display of this symbol of racism and hat...

Councilwoman Bonner Serves as Witness to Guinness World Record Attempt

Farmingville, NY - On Saturday, August 15, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was at Heritage Park in Mt. Sinai to serve as a witness to Rocky Point resident Cory Macellaro’s attempt to beat the Guinness World Record for the most alternating one-...

Councilman Dan Panico Announces Snapper Derby At Union Dock in Center Moriches

Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine and Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico are pleased to announce that the Town of Brookhaven, in partnership with the Montauk Surfcasters Association, will host the first Annual Keith Romaine Memorial Snapper ...

Statement by Brookhaven Supervisor Romaine and Highway Superintendent Losquadro Regarding PSEG

Farmingville, NY - Like many of our residents, we are disappointed and frustrated with the response by PSEG to Tropical Storm Isaias and the systemic failure of the utility’s communications system.While the quantity of outages is lower ...

Supervisor Romaine Presents Certificate to Three Village Kids Lemonade Stand During Eighth Event

Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Maddie and Joseph Mastriano during their Eighth Annual Three Village Kids Lemonade Stand fundraiser at Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School in Ston...

Brookhaven Town Completes Installation of New Fence at Historic Cemetery in Patchogue

Farmingville, NY - On July 27, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Neil Foley were in Patchogue Village to mark the completion of a new fence at the historic cemetery located along Waverly Avenue. The Town took the lead in funding the purchase a...

Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico Thank Scouts for Outstanding Community Service

Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) and Councilman Dan Panico, (third from left) recently met at Sedgemere Bridge in Center Moriches, where they personally thanked members of Boy Scout Troop 23 for cleaning graffiti f...

Romaine, Town Board Join Congressman Zeldin In Delivering 10,000 Face Masks to Chambers of Commerce

Farmingville, NY -  On July 9, Congressman Lee Zeldin (center) visited Brookhaven Town Hall to deliver 10,000 face masks to the Brookhaven Chambers of Commerce Coalition. The face masks will be distributed to their local membership for use by emp...

Town Honors David’s Shoe Emporium Owner David Zegel

Farmingville, NY - Recently, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Neil Foley stopped by David’s Shoe Emporium in Patchogue Village to recognize the owner, David Zegel, as he gets ready to close the Main Street store after 73 years in bu...

Brookhaven Officials Join Emergency Services and Civics in Declaring Section of Rt 25 Unsafe

Farmingville, NY - On June 25, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (2nd from left), Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (third from left) were joined by NYS Assemblymen Anthony Palumbo (right) and Joseph DeStefano (...

Town of Brookhaven Covid-19 Virus Update: Closings, Cancelations and Postponements

Farmingville, NY - In an abundance of caution related to COVID-19, the Town of Brookhaven has made the difficult decision to temporarily postpone, suspend, close or cancel many Town events. The health, safety, and well-being of our community memb...

Town Hall Weekly Farmers Market Hours Expanded New Hours 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm

Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the hours for the weekly Farmers Market at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville have been expanded and will begin earlier, at 12:00 noon and run until 5:00 pm. The original hours were 2:...

Councilwoman Cartright Visits “A Wishful Gesture” in Set. to Support Black Lives and National Unity

Farmingville, NY - On the evening of June 7, Councilwoman Valerie Cartright and her daughter Noelle (pictured at left) showed their support by visiting “A Wishful Gesture,” a peaceful installation of the Three Village Communit...

The Dream of Homeownership Becomes Reality in Mastic Beach

Farmingville, NY - The dream of homeownership has become a reality in Mastic Beach. The Town of Brookhaven partnered with the New York State Attorney General’s Office, the Suffolk County Landbank Corporation and the Long Island Housing ...

Town of Brookhaven and LI Farm Bureau to Open Weekly Farmers Market at Town Hall Starting June 4

Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the weekly Farmers Market at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville will be open every Thursday from June 4 through the month of October. The market will be held outside on the lawn direct...

2020 Census Digital Action Weekend May 1-3

Farmingville, NY -  Recently, the 2020 Census reached an important milestone of nearly 80 million responses, which equals more than half of the households in the United States. The ultimate goal is to count everyone accurately while supporting th...

Councilman LaValle and Councilman Loguercio Deliver 6000 Grocery Bags to Lighthouse Mission

Farmingville, NY -  On April 23, Councilman Kevin LaValle (left) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) were at Lighthouse Mission in Bellport to deliver 6,000 grocery bags donated by Charles Gallagher, owner/operator of ShopRite Supermarkets i...

Brookhaven Town Offers Earth Day/Arbor Day Ideas While Social Distancing

Farmingville, NY -  While many of the events Brookhaven Town was planning for the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day have been cancelled, there are still a number of ways residents can celebrate Earth Day on April 22 while still observing social dista...

Brookhaven Town Clerk’s Office Closed to the Public

Farmingville, NY - In an abundance of caution related to COVID-19, the Brookhaven Town Clerk’s office is CLOSED to the public. The only services that will be provided in person to Brookhaven residents are marriage licenses and the filin...

Brookhaven Town Recognizes Brain Injury Awareness Month

Farmingville, NY - At the March 12 Brookhaven Town Board meeting, Councilman Michael Loguercio sponsored a resolution that was unanimously adopted to designate March as Brain Injury Awareness Month in the Town of Brookhaven.The Brain Injury Assoc...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Friends of St. Patrick 2020 Scholarship Winner

Farmingville, NY - On March 6, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) attended the annual Friends of St. Patrick Luck of the Irish Casino Night held at East Wind Long Island in Wading River. She was there to honor the organization’s $1000 scho...

Loguercio Honors Bobby D’Amato for his Quick Action After His Mother Suffers a Heart Attack

Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Town Councilman Michael Loguercio and the Town Board recently honored a young resident of Ridge whose quick actions are credited with saving his mother’s life.On January 11, 2020 at around 8:30 am, Bobby D&...

Councilman Loguercio Meets Longwood Middle School 5th and 6th Grade Robotics Team at Town Hall

Farmingville, NY - It was a great time once again when Councilman Michael Loguercio met with the Longwood Middle School fifth and sixth grade Robotics Teams. Joined by several teachers and advisors, the students and Councilman Loguercio had a won...

New and Outgoing Officers of Sons & Daughters of Italy at the Sgt. John Basilone Lodge

Farmingville, NY - On March 2, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) and Councilman Dan Panico (left) attended the installation ceremony for members of the Sons and Daughters of Italy Sgt. John Basilone Lodge #2442, at the Town’...

Cartright Speaks at Doing Something About It, Inc.’s 2nd Annual Cultural Empowerment Event

Farmingville, NY - On February 22, Councilwoman Valerie Cartright spoke at Doing Something About It, Inc.’s 2nd Annual Cultural Empowerment Event held at the Boys & Girls Club in Bellport. Doing Something About It, Inc. is a not-for...

29th Annual Black History Month Celebration

Farmingville, NY - On February 7, the Town of Brookhaven’s Black History Commission hosted its 29th Annual Black History Month celebration at Town Hall. The program included the presentation of Academic Achievement Awards to more than 7...

First of its Kind Youth Vape Out! Program - Vaping Cessation and Alternatives to Suspension

Farmingville, NY - Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright has announced that Youth Vaping Cessation classes are now being offered at Brookhaven Town Hall, One Independence Hill in Farmingville. The classes, which are presented by the Suffolk County De...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico Install Center Moriches Fire Department Officers

Farmingville, NY - On February 1, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left photo) and Councilman Dan Panico (right photo) attended the installation dinner for the Center Moriches Fire Department. During the event, they honored the department for 132 years of ...

Councilman Loguercio Attends Bellport Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY - On January 15, Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) attended the Bellport Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner at the Bellport Country Club. Along with Mayor Ray Fell (third from left) and Suffolk County Legislator Rudy Sunde...

Councilman Loguercio Swears In Officers of the Greater Gordon Heights Chamber of Commerce

Farmingville, NY - On January 28, Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) attended the Greater Gordon Heights Chamber of Commerce installation of officers at the Mott House in Coram. The Councilman had the honor of swearing in the new officers and o...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Eagle Scout from Troop 221 in Manorville

Farmingville, NY - On January 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) and Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski (left) were on hand at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Anthony Levene (center) from Boy Scout Troop 221 in Manorville. The event ...

Councilman Panico Honors Eagle Scout from Troop 138 in Mastic

Farmingville, NY - On Friday, January 24, Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico presented a proclamation to Dylan D’Ambrosio on the occasion of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest and most prestigious rank that a Boy Scout can ach...

Supervisor Romaine Honors New Eagle Scout from Troop 29 in East Moriches

Farmingville, NY - On January 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski (right) were on hand at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Sean Patrick McInerney (center) from Boy Scout Troop 29 in East Moriches. ...

Councilwoman Bonner Attends Mount Sinai-Miller Place Chamber Alliance Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY - On January 15, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Mount Sinai-Miller Place Chamber Alliance (MPMSCA) Installation Dinner where she led the swearing in of the new officers. The event was held at the Willow Creek Golf and Coun...

Moody’s Assigns AAA Credit Rating and Standard & Poor’s Assigns AAA Rating, both with Stable Outlook

Town commended for a strong management team and fiscal policies

Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine is pleased to report that Moody’s Investor Services has re-affirmed the Town of Brookhaven’s AAA credit rating. In addition, Standard & Po...

Councilwoman Bonner Attends Eagle Court of Honor for Troop 161 in Shoreham

Farmingville, NY - On January 4, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Court of Honor Ceremony for Boy Scout Troop 161 of Shoreham. The ceremony was held at Wading River Fire Department headquarters. The Court of Honor ceremony recognizes Boy Sco...

Councilwoman Bonner Hosts Town Hall Meeting and Tour with Girl Scout Troop 2775 from Miller Place

Farmingville, NY - On December 27, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (back row, left) welcomed Girl Scouts from Troop 2775 in Miller Place to Town Hall. The Councilwoman Bonner led a lively discussion about Town government and her role on the Town Council...

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

Farmingville, NY - On December 23, Supervisor Ed Romaine (center) and Councilwoman Valerie Cartright celebrated the first night of Hanukkah at the annual Community Menorah Lighting ceremony in the lobby of Town Hall in Farmingville. The annual ho...

Councilman Loguercio Welcomes Santa Claus to Historic Longwood Estate in Ridge

Farmingville, NY - Recently, children of all ages came to meet jolly Saint Nick during the Town’s annual “Santa Comes to Longwood Estate” celebration. This fun-filled, family event included sleigh rides and pony ride...

Councilman Loguercio Celebrates the Holiday Season at the Yaphank FD Christmas Parade and Tree Light

Farmingville, NY - Recently, the Yaphank Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary hosted their annual Christmas Parade. Hundreds of friends and family members from the community attended while revelers of all ages dressed in holiday costumes marched and ...

Cartright Leads Portrait Unveiling and Street Dedication in Memory of Tech. Sgt. Dashan Briggs

Farmingville, NY - On December 18, Councilwoman Valerie Cartright joined the family and friends of Tech. Sgt. Dashan Briggs for the honorary street dedication ceremony at the corner of Bedford Avenue and King Street in Port Jefferson Station (sec...

Councilman Loguercio Thanks Ridge Fire Department Rescue Squad for Successful Coat Drive

Farmingville, NY - On a recent visit to the Ridge Fire Department Rescue Squad, Councilman Michael Loguercio (second from left) thanked the members for participating in their recent coat drive to help local families stay warm this winter. The squ...

Councilman Loguercio Honors Body Depot Owner for “Tireless Commitment to the Community”

Farmingville, NY - On December 15, Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) stopped by the 'Body Depot' gym located at 1814 Middle Country Road in Ridge to present a 'Certificate of Appreciation" to the owner, Jo-Mara Lopez (center left). Counci...

Thousands of Toys Donated at Town and JVC Broadcasting’s Annual INTERFACE Holiday Toy Drive

Farmingville, NY - On December 13, Brookhaven residents opened their hearts in a big way by donating thousands of toys at the Town’s INTERFACE Toy Drive. The event, held in the lobby of Town Hall, was co-sponsored by the Town of Brookha...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates the Holiday Season at Christmas Tree Lightings in Rocky Point, Ridge

Farmingville, NY - This past weekend, Councilwoman Jane Bonner helped make the holiday season bright at three Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in Council District 2. In the first photo, Councilwoman Bonner (right) celebrates with student volunt...

Councilman Loguercio Meets with Boy Scouts from Troop 625 in Middle Island

Farmingville, NY - On November 20, Councilman Michael Loguercio (center) met with Boy Scout Troop 625 from Middle Island during their monthly meeting at the West Middle Island Elementary School. The Councilman talked about his public service and ...

Councilman Loguercio Joins PSEGLI Volunteers at the Start of New Habitat for Humanity Home

Farmingville, NY - On November 12, Councilman Michael Loguercio (second from left) joined PSEGLI volunteers and Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk sponsors and partners to kick off the construction and renovation of a home for a veteran and their fa...

Supervisor Romaine Thanks JVC Broadcasting for Their Support of the Brookhaven INTERFACE Food Drive

Farmingville, NY - On November 23, Supervisor Ed Romaine stopped by ShopRite in Patchogue to make a donation and thank JVC Broadcasting for co-sponsoring the Brookhaven INTERFACE annual “Food Fight Against Hunger” food drive. JVC Broadcasting’s r...

Councilman Panico and Town Board Honors Boy Scout from Troop 221 in Manorville

Farmingville, NY - At the November 19 Town Board meeting, Councilman Dan Panico and the Town Board honored Eagle Scout candidate Stephen Hines for the work he recently completed at the Manorville Pine Barrens Trail Center. Thanks to his hard work...

Councilwoman Bonner Meets with Boy Scout from Troop 433

Farmingville, NY - On November 21, Councilmember Jane Bonner met at the Lake Panamoka Clubhouse with Sean Berry, a Boy Scout from Troop 433 in Middle Island. Councilmember Bonner discussed her work as a councilwoman and Sean asked questions about...

Weekly Farmers Market at Town Hall Will Open for Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays

Farmingville, NY -  The weekly Farmers Market that takes place every Thursday afternoon in the lobby at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville has been such a big success this summer and fall, it will be extended for the Thanksgiving and Christmas ...

Councilman Panico and Town Board Honor Girl Scout Service Unit 48 Super Squad

Farmingville, NY - At the November 19 Town Board Meeting, Councilman Dan Panico (fourth from right) and the Town Board honored Girl Scout Service Unit 48 Super Squad from Mastic. The squad was recognized for numerous volunteer and beatification p...

Councilman LaValle Celebrates Grand Opening of New Village Plaza in Centereach

Farmingville, NY - On November 2, Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle (right) and Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore were on-hand to celebrate the grand opening ribbon cutting at New Village Plaza, located at 1707-1759 Middle Country Roa...

Supervisor Romaine, Councilman Panico and Assemblyman Thiele Congratulate Local Eagle Scouts

Farmingville, NY -  Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (third from left), Councilman Dan Panico (third from right) and NYS Assemblyman Fred Thiele (second from right) recently joined in congratulating Center Moriches Boy Scouts from Troop 414 ...

Councilmember Bonner Hosts Town Hall Meeting with Girl Scout Troop 2682 from Shoreham-Wading River

Farmingville, NY -  On October 22, Councilmember Jane Bonner welcomed Girl Scouts from Troop 2682 in Shoreham-Wading River to Town Hall. The group met in the Town Council conference room where Councilmember Bonner joined in a lively discussion ab...

Cartright to Co-Sponsor “The Effects of Substances of Abuse and Behaviors on the Teen Brain"

The presentation by Dr. Stephen Dewey on "The Effects of Substances of Abuse and Behaviors on the Adolescent Brain,” scheduled for tonight (October 24), has been postponed and will be rescheduled to a future date.

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Supervisor Romaine Attends Medford Fire Dept. 11th Annual Fire Prevention Open House Family Night

Farmingville, NY -  On October 11, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and ex-Chief and Fire Prevention Chairman, John A. Masem (right) joined hundreds of residents who attended the 11th Annual Fire Prevention Open House Family Night at the Medford Fire...

Supervisor Romaine Announces Annual INTERFACE Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins October 15

Farmingville, NY -  The weekly Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Brookhaven Youth Bureau INTERFACE Program’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive will run from October 15 to November 15. INTERFACE is a partnership between individua...

Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico Announces Chess in the Park During Annual Fall Festival

Farmingville, NY -  The weekly Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico invites individuals who attend the Annual Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches’ Fall Fair, being held on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., along Main Street...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Cartright Celebrate 26th Annual Walk for Beauty in Stony Brook

Farmingville, NY - On October 6th, Supervisor Edward Romaine and Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright celebrated the 26th Annual Walk for Beauty at the Stony Brook Village Center. All proceeds were donated to the Breast Cancer Research at Stony Broo...

Brookhaven Youth Bureau to Hold Timely and Meaningful Workshops in Honor of Red Ribbon Week

Farmingville, NY -  The weekly The Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau will sponsor two timely and meaningful events during Red Ribbon Week, held annually from October 23 through October 31. Red Ribbon Week was established by angered parents and yout...

Councilman LaValle to Co-Sponsor the Stony Brook Cancer Center Mobile Mammography Van at Brookhaven

No-cost mammograms offered on Friday, October 11

Farmingville, NY -  The weekly On Friday, October 11, the Stony Brook Cancer Center Mobile Mammography Van will make a special visit to Brookhaven Town Hall, to provide breast cancer screenings from...

Supervisor Romaine Honors SUNY Stony Brook Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse

Farmingville, NY -  The weekly On September 30, Supervisor Ed Romaine (center) attended a reception at the Port Jefferson Country Club held during the 2019 Stony Brook Lacrosse Golf Classic. The event was held to honor the Stony Brook University ...

Councilwoman Cartright Celebrates Grand Opening of Due Baci Italian Restaurant in Port Jefferson

Farmingville, NY -  On September 25, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Valerie Cartright (seventh from left) joined Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant (sixth from left) and members of the Chamber of Commerce of Port Jefferson to welcome Due Baci Itali...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Shoreham Resident Charles Sorrocco on His 100th Birthday

Farmingville, NY -  On September 23, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined family and friends of Charles Sorrocco to celebrate his 100th birthday at Lombardi’s restaurant in Middle Island. Mr. Sorrocco was born in Brooklyn on September 24, 19...

Councilman LaValle and Brookhaven Board Authorize Shared Service Agreement with Lake Grove Village

Farmingville, NY -  Brookhaven Councilman Kevin LaValle and the Town Board recently authorized an Intermunicipal Agreement for a shared services agreement with the Village of Lake Grove for the scanning and electronic storage of village records. ...

Brookhaven Takes Steps to Reduce Residents’ Energy Bills

Town Sets Public Hearing for Creation of Community Choice Aggregation Program

Farmingville, NY -  Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine and the Town Board today took the first steps to create a program that could result in lower gas or electric rates f...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner Announce Oyster Planting in North Shore Harbors

Farmingville, NY -  On September 10, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (center) joined staff from the Town’s Division of Environmental Protection as they prepared to plant 14,000 mature oysters in harbors along t...

Sup. Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner Announce Reconstruction to Start on Mt. Sinai Harbor Jetties

Farmingville, NY -  On September 10, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner announced that work will begin soon on the reconstruction of the east and west jetties at the inlet of Mt. Sinai Harbor. State Senator Ken LaValle secured a $...

Councilwoman Cartright Installs Suffolk County Women’s Business Enterprise Coalition Officers

Farmingville, NY -  On September 12, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright (left photo) was on-hand to install the officers of the Suffolk County Women’s Business Enterprise Coalition (SCWBEC) during their monthly meeting at Adephi Universi...

Town Honors Victims and First Responders at 9/11 Memorial Service at Town Hall

Farmingville, NY -  On September 11, Supervisor Ed Romaine led a memorial service to honor all the people who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and at Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The ceremony, wh...

Romaine Honors Grace Rizzi-Gallipoli as Italian-American of the Year at St. Liberata Festival

Farmingville, NY -  On September 7, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) and Councilman Neil Foley (left) honored Grace Rizzi-Gallipoli (center) for being named “Italian American of the Year” at the annual Italian Feast of Saint Libe...

Town Demolishes “Zombie House” on Hagerman Landing Road in Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY -  On September 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (right) were on-hand when the Town demolished a vacant and abandoned “zombie house” at 61 Hagerman Landing Road in Rocky Point. The ...

Cartright and Amistad L.I. Black Bar Association Highlight the Significance of the Amistad Replica

Farmingville, NY -  On Sunday September 1, 2019 Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright (left photo,center), members of the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association and many other civil rights and community leaders and members met at the Port Jefferso...

Town Fire Marshals Keep Shoppers and Employees Safer with Recent Big Box Store Inspections

22 summonses and 21 violations issued during holiday weekend action

Farmingville, NY -  On August 30, Brookhaven Town Fire Marshals visited 39 “big box” stores to assure they were in compliance with Town fire codes. As a result...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner Salute “Proudly We Served” Author Mary Ann Fox

Farmingville, NY -  On September 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner visited VFW Fischer/Hewins Post 6249 in Rocky Point where they recognized Mary Ann Fox, who created the 112-page book “Proudly We Serve.” T...

NYSERDA to Host Offshore Wind Open House at Brookhaven Town Hall on September 17

Farmingville, NY -  Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the New York State Energy Research and Development Agency (NYSERDA) Offshore Wind Team will host an open house event at Brookhaven Town Hall to discuss the State's efforts to advance of...

Moody’s Joins S&P in Giving Brookhaven Top Rating

Wall Street Firm Upgrades Rating to AAA Citing ‘Strong Management’

Farmingville, NY -  Supervisor Ed Romaine announced today that Moody’s Financial Services has upgraded the Town of Brookhaven to a AAA credit rating a...

Brookhaven Town Partners with Long Island Housing Partnership to Provide Affordable Housing

Farmingville, NY - On August 27, Brookhaven Town, working in conjunction with the Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP), conducted a lottery at Brookhaven Town Hall to select 20 applicants who will be provided with an opportunity to purchase new...

Councilman Loguercio Recognizes Boy Scout from Troop 79 in Yaphank

Farmingville, NY - On August 19, Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) visited the gazebo on the corner of Main Street and Yaphank-Middle Island Road in Yaphank to thank Eagle Scout candidate Kyle Okon (left) for creating the “Yaphank Co...

Councilwoman Cartright Raises Awareness About Black Women's Equity Day

Farmingville, NY -  In honor of Black Women’s Equity Day, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright visited children in Suffolk County on August 21st to raise awareness about the enduring problem of pay inequality and its disproportionate effec...

Town Officials Celebrate “Family Fun Day” at Heritage Park in Mt. Sinai

Farmingville, NY -  On August 16, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Councilwoman Valerie Cartright were on hand to celebrate “Family Fun Day” at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai. The event was the kick-off of a y...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Honor Hagerman FD at NYS Drill and Parade

Farmingville, NY -  On August 17, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) attended the 2019 New York State Drill and Parade hosted by the Hagerman Fire Department. During the event, the Supervisor and Councilman pres...

Dedicate East Patchogue Street in Honor of 9/11 First Responder Mark “Ski” Gajewski

Farmingville, NY -  On Saturday, August 17, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio officially dedicated a portion of Martha Avenue in East Patchogue as “Mark W. Gajewski Way.” Mr. Gajewski, a professional welde...

Councilman LaValle Accepts $1,000,000 from Senator Flanagan for Completion of Selden Park Complex

Farmingville, NY -  On August 13, Councilman Kevin LaValle (right) was at the Selden Park Complex on Boyle Road to accept a check for $1,000,000 from New York State Senator John Flanagan (left). The money will fund phase 3 at the park, which incl...

Town to Host “Kick the Habit” Free Smoking Cessation Program

Farmingville, NY -  To help residents quit smoking, the Town of Brookhaven will host the Suffolk County Department of Health’s six-week smoking cessation program beginning Tuesday, September 24. Meetings will be held from 6:00 pm to 7:3...

Supervisor Romaine Honors US Naval Academy Midshipmen at Port Jefferson Harbor

Farmingville, NY -  On August 9, Supervisor Ed Romaine was at Port Jefferson Harbor to honor the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen on their first ever visit to the north shore village. The 50 Midshipmen (male and female), who were on-board f...

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates Gordon Heights Day

Farmingville, NY - On August 10, Supervisor Ed Romaine joined hundreds of residents and guests at the annual Gordon Heights Day Picnic held at the Gordon Heights Children’s Park. Each year the Greater Gordon Heights Civic Association (G...

Hundreds Turn Out for National Night Out at William Floyd HS in Mastic Beach

Farmingville, NY -  On August 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine joined hundreds of residents at the annual National Night Out at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach. This free, annual event promotes police-community relationships and neighborhood ca...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico Attend Suffolk County PBA Picnic in Medford

Farmingville, NY -  Recently, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico joined Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association members, families and friends at their annual picnic held at Country Fair entertainment Park in Medford. Pictured le...

5th Annual “Run the Farm 4 Mile Challenge” on Saturday, August 17 to Benefit Bethel Hobbs Farm

Farmingville, NY -  Councilman Kevin LaValle has announced that he will co-sponsor the 5th Annual “Run the Farm 4 Mile Challenge” to be held on Saturday, August 17, starting at 9:00 am at Bethel Hobbs Farm in Centereach. All p...

Town celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Farmingville, NY -  To mark the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Supervisor Ed Romaine recently visited the office of the Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO) in Holtsville. The ADA ensures t...

More Than 1000 Attend National Night Out at Fireman’s Park in Ridge

Farmingville, NY -  On August 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Councilman Michael Loguercio co-hosted the annual National Night Out at Fireman’s Park in Ridge. This free, annual event promotes police-community relationships ...

Brookhaven Town Recognizes Three Village Kids Lemonade Stand

Farmingville, NY -  On August 5, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright stopped by the Three Village Kids Lemonade Stand to present a check and a Certificate of Appreciation for their efforts to raise money for the Stony Broo...

Supervisor Ed Romaine Joins Chamber in Welcoming Bloom Learning Center to Moriches

Farmingville, NY -  On Tuesday, August 6th, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) joined members of the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches to officially cut the ribbon at Bloom Learning Center, located at 165 Montauk Highway in Moriches. ...

Councilwoman Bonner Attends the ‘Beach Bucket Brigade’ Clean-up at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai

Farmingville, NY - On August 2 and August 3, Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in the “Beach Bucket Brigade” clean-up at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai. The “Beach Bucket Brigade” was created by 14-year-old sisters Cayla and Iris Rosenhagen as a pr...

Councilwoman Cartright Co-Sponsors ‘The Big Latch On’ at Percy Raynor Park

Farmingville, NY -  On August 2, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright (back row, right) partnered with the Suffolk County Office of Women's Services, the Suffolk Breastfeeding Coalition, Stony Brook Women Infants and Children (WIC) and many other pa...

Councilman LaValle to Co-Host National Night Out at Centereach Pool Complex on August 6

Farmingville, NY - On Tuesday, August 6, Councilman Kevin LaValle, the Suffolk County Police Department’s 6th Precinct and the Middle Country Library will host the annual National Night Out at the Town of Brookhaven’s Centerea...

Councilman Loguercio Attends “Blessings in a Backpack” Fundraiser at Gray’s Hardware in Ridge

Farmingville, NY - On July 26, Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) attended the “Blessings in a Backpack” Longwood Chapter Fundraiser at Gray’s Hardware in Ridge. The charitable organization packs bags of food for ov...

Councilman Loguercio Celebrates Bellport Day

Farmingville, NY - On July 27, Town Councilman and Bellport Chamber of Commerce member Michael Loguercio joined hundreds of people at the annual Bellport Day street festival. The event was hosted by the Bellport Chamber of Commerce, Bellport Fire...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Celebrate Middle Island 7-Eleven Store Groundbreaking

Farmingville, NY - On July 25, Supervisor Ed Romaine (fourth from left) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (fourth from right) were on-hand for the “golden shovel” groundbreaking ceremony of the new 7-Eleven store to be located ...

Councilman Loguercio Honors Navy Veteran at Daughters of the American Revolution Event in Yaphank

Farmingville, NY - On July 27, Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) attended a Daughters of the American Revolution-Colonel Josiah Smith Chapter event held at the Swezey-Avey House in Yaphank. The Councilman was there to present a proclamation on ...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Girl Scout Silver Award Honorees from Troop 2842 in Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY -  On July 20, Councilwoman Bonner visited Girl Scout Troop 2842 at the community garden they created to fulfil the requirements for their Girl Scout Silver Award. Eve Hald, Jordan Chirvas, Madelyn Knopfke, Victoria Pelosi, and A...

Brookhaven Extends Hrs. for Beaches, Pools This Weekend to Help Residents Stay Cool During Heat Wave

Farmingville, NY -  In response to the heat predicted for this weekend, Brookhaven Town will be extending hours for all beaches and pools this weekend, July 20 - 21. Town pools at Centereach and Holtsville will be open from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. O...

Councilwoman Bonner Welcomes Mercado Family into New Habitat for Humanity Home in Sound Beach

Farmingville, NY -  On July 12, Councilwoman Bonner welcomed the Mercado family to their new home in Sound Beach. The house was recently renovated by volunteers working with Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk, an international, nongovernmental, and ...

Councilwoman Bonner and Sheriff Toulon Announce National Night Out at Fireman’s Park in Ridge

Farmingville, NY -  On August 6, the Town of Brookhaven will co-sponsor the Suffolk County Sheriff’s ‘National Night Out’ event at Fireman’s Park, 724 Middle Country Road in Ridge. National Night Out is an ...

Councilman Dan Panico Thanks Beautification Committee

Farmingville, NY -  On Thursday, July 11th, Brookhaven Town Councilman Dan Panico presented a Certificate of Recognition to members of the William Floyd Community Summit Beautification Committee for their efforts in securing a bronze decorative s...

Councilman Loguercio Attends Street Naming Ceremony of Late NYPD Sergeant

Farmingville, NY -  On June 15, Councilman Michael Loguercio had the honor and privilege to take part in the Street Naming Ceremony of the late NYPD Sergeant, Paul M. Ferrara.Sergeant Ferrara gave his all to his family, the 110th Police Precinct,...

Councilman Loguercio Attends Bellport Fire Department’s 1st Annual Classic Car Show

Farmingville, NY -  On June 30, Councilman Michael Loguercio attended Bellport Fire Department’s 1st Annual Classic Car show held on South Country Road in Bellport.Over 150 cars participated, along with countless folks who strolled alon...

Councilwoman Cartright Celebrates the 4th of July in District 1

Farmingville, NY -  On July 4, 2019, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright celebrated Independence Day at the annual Port Jefferson community parade which featured numerous local fire departments, civic, chamber, fraternal and community service organ...

Councilman Loguercio Congratulates Eagle Scout Devin James Sullivan

Farmingville, NY -  On June 23, Councilman Michel Loguercio (right) attended the Court of Honor ceremony for new Eagle Scout Devin James Sullivan from Boy Scout Troop 433. Devin is a Junior at Longwood High School who has dedicated over 200 hours...

Supervisor Romaine Urges Boaters to Obey the Law and Use Pump-Out Stations and Pump-Out Boats

Farmingville, NY -  The summer boating season is upon us and Supervisor Ed Romaine is spearheading a Town wide campaign reminding boaters to properly dispose of boat sewage at Town marina pumping stations, pump boats and barges. Brookhaven is a f...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Cartright Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of Setauket Fire Department

Farmingville, NY -  On June 23, Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Valerie Cartright attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Setauket Fire Department’s new Headquarters Building on the corner of Old Town Road and...

Councilwoman Bonner Recognizes Mount Sinai-Miller Place Chamber Alliance Scholarship Winners

Farmingville, NY -  On June 19, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Mount Sinai-Miller Place Chamber Alliance Scholarship Dinner at TD Bank in Mount Sinai. The event was held to honor scholarship winners Mackenzie Roach from Miller Place and Jo...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Cartright Celebrate Ribbon Cutting Village Chabad

Farmingville, NY -  On June 23, Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Valerie Cartright attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Village Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning located at 360 Nicolls Road in East Setauket...

Councilwoman Bonner Announces the Lyme Disease Education Program

Farmingville, NY -  On August 9, the Town of Brookhaven will be visited by the Lyme Education Tour hosted by the Lyme Education Awareness Foundation (LEAF). Lyme Disease is the fastest growing vector-borne illness in the world, affecting hundreds...

Councilwoman Bonner Announces the ‘Beach Bucket Brigade’ Beach Clean-up at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai

Farmingville, NY -  On Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, the Town of Brookhaven and 14-year old sisters Cayla and Iris will present the “Beach Bucket Brigade” beach clean-up at Cedar Beach in M...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Eagle Scout from Troop 64 in Coram

Farmingville, NY -  On June 23, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (right) attended the Court of Honor ceremony for new Eagle Scout Jeremy Wilder from Boy Scout Troop 64 in Coram. The event was held at the Coram Fire Department in Coram. Jeremy completed h...

Councilwoman Bonner Recognizes Mount Sinai-Miller Place Chamber Alliance Scholarship Winners

Farmingville, NY -  On June 19, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Mount Sinai-Miller Place Chamber Alliance Scholarship Dinner at TD Bank in Mount Sinai. The event was held to honor scholarship winners Mackenzie Roach from Miller Place and Jo...

“WAR On Addiction Rally” to be held at LICH Amphitheater During July 4th Celebration

Farmingville, NY -  On July 4, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, the Town of Brookhaven, JVC Broadcasting, the Reitzig family and Hope House Ministries will present the “WAR on Addiction Rally” in loving memory of Billy Reitzig of Mil...

Town Celebrates the 154th Anniversary of the End of Slavery at “Juneteenth” Event at the Historic Lo

Farmingville, NY -  On June 15, Councilman Michael Loguercio (third from left), Supervisor Ed Romaine (fourth from left) and Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright (second from right) attended the Town of Brookhaven’s annual Juneteenth Celeb...

Standard & Poors Global Re-Affirms Town’s AAA Credit Rating and Stable Outlook

Farmingville, NY -  Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that S&P Global has assigned the Town of Brookhaven its AAA credit rating and stable outlook to the Town’s upcoming Bond Sale later this month that will refinance the Town&...

Sunshine Prevention Center Moving Forward and Graduation Ceremony

Farmingville, NY -  On June 9, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right), Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright (center) and Town Clerk Donna Lent (left) attended the Sunshine Alternative Education and Prevention Center’s 2017 Moving Forward and Gradua...

Supervisor Ed Romaine Attends Flag Day Celebration at Dayton Avenue Elementary School in Manorville

Farmingville, NY -  On June 14, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (at podium) was a guest speaker during the annual Flag Day celebration at Dayton Avenue Elementary School in Manorville. He was joined by members of the Suffolk County Police D...

5th Annual Jake Engel Hoops for Hope Barbecue and Basketball Tournament Fundraiser at Cedar Beach

Farmingville, NY -  – Councilwoman Jane Bonner has announced that the Town of Brookhaven will co-sponsor the 5th annual Jake Engel “Hoops for Hope Barbecue” basketball tournament at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai on Frid...

Stony Brook Cancer Center Mobile Mammography Van at Diamond in the Pines Park

Farmingville, NY -  On Saturday, June 29, the Stony Brook Cancer Center Mobile Mammography Van will make a special visit to Diamond in the Pines Park in Coram to provide breast cancer screenings from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This service, co-sponsore...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Eagle Scout from Troop 244 in Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY -  On June 15, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (left) attended the Court of Honor ceremony for new Eagle Scout Andrew Freund from Boy Scout Troop 244 in Rocky Point. The event was held at the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum in ...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates the Blessing of the Fleet at the Mount Sinai Yacht Club

Farmingville, NY -  On June 9, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Blessing of the Fleet at the Mount Sinai Yacht Club (MSYC). This annual event in Mount Sinai Harbor began with a continental breakfast followed by a boat parade and the blessing...

Sound Beach Civic Association Meeting to Honor Meeting to Honor Member Helen Voisey

Farmingville, NY -  On June 10, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended a meeting of the Sound Beach Civic Association (SBCA) where they presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Helen Voisey, in recognition of her volunteeri...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Eagle Scout from Troop 560 in Coram

Farmingville, NY -  On June 8, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 560 at the Coram Fire Headquarters. During the event, Councilwoman Bonner congratulated the scouts for the achievement and present...

Councilwoman Bonner Works to Raise Awareness for the Grassroots Self Direction Program

Farmingville, NY -  On June 4, Councilwoman Jane Bonner visited Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Smithtown to thank Grassroots Self Direction program and generate awareness for their work with special needs people. Grassroots Self Direction ...

Brookhaven Officials Attend LGBT Network Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Farmingville, NY -  On May 31, Councilman Michael Loguercio (second from left), Town Clerk Donna Lent (center), Councilwoman Valerie Cartright (fourth from right) and Councilman Neil Foley (right) joined the LGBT Network of Hauppauge for the gran...

Councilman Loguercio Speaks at Birchwood at Spring Lake Veterans Club

Farmingville, NY -  On June 1, Councilman Loguercio was a guest speaker at the Birchwood at Spring Lake Veterans Club meeting in Middle Island. The Councilman answered questions, provided community updates and shared future events scheduled throu...

Councilman Loguercio is Guest Speaker at Coram Civic Association Meeting

Farmingville, NY -  Recently, Councilman Loguercio (back row, second from left) attended the Coram Civic Association meeting held at the Coram Fire Department headquarters. Councilman Loguercio, a frequent attendee of the group’s meetin...

Councilwoman Cartright Opens Three Village Artisan and Farmers’ Market Season

Farmingville, NY -  On May 31, 2019 Councilwoman Valerie Cartright helped launch the Artisan & Farmers’ Market located at the Three Village Historical Society. The ribbon cutting ceremony was well attended by enthusiastic friends and supporte...

Town Tax Receiver Op-Ed: STAR Rebate shell game?

Farmingville, NY -  As Receiver of Taxes in Brookhaven Township my staff and I are often asked by taxpayers to explain the various tax exemptions they may qualify for in an effort to reduce their property tax burden. While it’s true my ...

Town of Brookhaven and LI Farm Bureau Open the Weekly Farmers Market at Town Hall

Farmingville, NY -  Supervisor Ed Romaine is pleased to announce the weekly Farmers Market at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville is open every Thursday afternoon, beginning now through October. This weekly NYS Agriculture & Markets sanction...

Councilman Loguercio Attends Coram Fire Department Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY -  On June 1, Councilman Michael Loguercio (pictured at left) attended the Coram Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner at Land’s End Caterers in Sayville. At the event, the Councilman honored the member...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Grand Opening of the Maui Chop House in Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY -  On May 21, Councilman Jane Bonner (right) joined the Rocky Point Sound Beach Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting at the new Maui Chop House located at 49 Route 25A in Rocky Point. This new res...

Councilwoman Bonner Attends Mount Sinai Civic Officers Swearing-in Ceremony

Farmingville, NY -  On June 3, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the monthly meeting of the Mount Sinai Civic Association where she had the opportunity to swear in the new officers. The ceremony was held at the Heritage Trust Community Center in ...

Supervisor Romaine Honors Elaine Faith Thompson in Recognition of National Art Award from DAR

Farmingville, NY -  On June 1, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) was on hand to present a proclamation to Elaine Faith Thompson (center), who has been recognized by the Colonel Josiah Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution with a Na...

Sup. Romaine Recognizes New Eagle Scouts at Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 161 in Shoreham

Farmingville, NY -  On June 1, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the Court of Honor Ceremonies for Boy Scouts of America Troop 161 of Shoreham. The ceremony was held at St. John the Baptist RC Church in Wading River. The Supervisor presented each ne...

Town Ch. Fire Marshal Partners with SUNY Farmingdale Students on Construction Design Course Project

Farmingville, NY -  For the fifth consecutive year, Supervisor Ed Romaine and the Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal’s office has partnered with SUNY Farmingdale’s Architecture and Construction Management students to assist in th...

Councilman Loguercio Participates in the Annual Ridge Memorial Day Parade

Farmingville, NY -  On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Councilman Loguercio marched with his fellow brothers and sisters from Ridge Fire Department during the Annual Memorial Day Parade in Ridge. Every year the Ridge Civic Association, along with the Rid...

Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School to Send “Lunchbags of Love” to Military Serving Overseas

Farmingville, NY -  On May 27, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (back row, center) visited the Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School in Rocky Point to help students prepare and mail out “Lunchbags of Love” to members of the military who...

Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau Participates in Mental Health Awareness Month

Farmingville, NY -  May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. This recognition started 70 years ago as a means of raising awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of good mental health for everyone. During the month of May...

Councilwoman Cartright Attends Port Jefferson Yacht Club’s 2019 Commissioning Ceremony

Farmingville, NY -  On May 19, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright attended the Port Jefferson Yacht Club’s 2019 Commissioning Ceremony at their Port Jefferson Harbor location. The annual ceremony includes the Blessing of the Fleet, Intro...

Councilwoman Cartright Attends Memorial Day Ceremony at the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum

Farmingville, NY -  On May 19, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright (at podium) joined the Memorial Day services at the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum in Ridge, a not-for-profit organization that educates visitors about the history of volu...

Councilman Foley Honors Patchogue-Medford High School Students of the Month for May and June

Farmingville, NY -  On May 22, Councilman Neil Foley visited Patchogue-Medford High School to honor the Students of the Month for May and June. Pictured first with Councilman Foley are the May honorees, juniors Nicole Garcia (right) and Eliana Go...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico Join Forces with “End Drowning Now” to Save Lives

Farmingville, NY -  Heading into Memorial Day weekend, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico marked the unofficial start of the summer season with “End Drowning Now” founder Bobby Hazen to produce a water safety vide...

Councilman Loguercio Joins Community in Support of Longwood Day and Relay for Life

Farmingville, NY -  On May 11, Councilman Michael Loguercio (left photo, left) attended the Longwood Day and Relay for Life at Longwood High School. The events were held in conjunction with each other, and the community came out to once again sup...

Supervisor Romaine Speaks with Students at Longwood Middle School “Career Expo”

Farmingville, NY -  On May 16, Supervisor Ed Romaine was a guest speaker at the Longwood Middle School’s “Career Expo,” where he spoke about his life in government and his current role as Brookhaven Town Supervisor. ...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Celebrate Patchogue’s Grace AME Zion Church’s 100th Ann.

Farmingville, NY -  On May 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Neil Foley were guests at the Grace AME Zion Church’s 100th anniversary celebration held at the Holbrook Country Club. During the event, the church was presented with a...

Supervisor Romaine Honors New Eagle Scout from Troop 221 in Manorville

Farmingville, NY -  On May 19, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended the Court of Honor Ceremony for Boy Scout Troop 221 at the Manorville Fire Department headquarters. During the event, the Supervisor presented a proclamation to new Eagle Scout Max Car...

Councilman Loguercio Joins South Country Community Leadership Network for “Extreme Yard Clean-up”

Farmingville, NY -  On May 11, Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) joined volunteers to work on the "South Country Community Leadership Network Extreme Yard Clean-up." Each year, the group provides yard clean ups for select residents in...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Military Appreciation Month with Car Donation to Local Veteran

Farmingville, NY -  On May 14, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (second from left) was at Caliber Collision in Rocky Point to celebrate May as Military Appreciation Month. To commemorate the occasion, a local U.S. Army Veteran, Ludmilla Lamothe, was pres...

Rocky Point Lions Club and 4th Grade Foresters Plant Trees on Arbor Day

Farmingville, NY -  Recently, Supervisor Ed Romaine (back row, right) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (back row, center) joined the Rocky Point Lions Club and the Fourth Grade Foresters Program to revitalize Arbor Day at our local schools. Over 900 ...

Councilwoman Bonner Meets with Boy Scout Troop 244 from Rocky Point

Farmingville, NY -  On May 14, Councilwoman Jane Bonner was at Joseph E. Edgar Intermediate School in Rocky Point to meet with Boy Scouts from Troop 244. During the meeting, Councilwoman Bonner shared her experiences as a Town Councilwoman and an...

Councilwoman Bonner Thanks Shellfish Program Volunteers at Town’s Mt. Sinai Harbor Mariculture Fac.

Farmingville, NY -  On May 11, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (front row, second from right) joined Town staff, volunteers and Stony Brook University students at the Town’s Mariculture facility at Mount Sinai Harbor. They were there to help d...

Romaine and Loguercio Celebrate Public Storage Facility Grand Opening in Middle Island

Farmingville, NY -  On May 13, Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new Public Storage Facility on Middle Country Road in Middle Island. Also in attendance was Gai...

Councilman Loguercio Emcees Central Brookhaven Lions Club Fundraiser

Farmingville, NY -  On May 10, Councilman Loguercio (pictured) once again emceed the Central Brookhaven Lions Club Fundraiser held at the Coram Fire Department. The room was jam-packed with community members looking to help support some great loc...

Councilman Loguercio Hosts the Annual Clergy Appreciation Breakfast

Farmingville, NY -  On May 9, Councilman Michael Loguercio hosted his Annual “Clergy Appreciation Breakfast,” at Town Hall. This event is a wonderful opportunity to say thank you for all that our clergy members do in supportin...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Celebrate Nurse Appreciation Day at St. Charles Hospital

Farmingville, NY -  On May 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio celebrated “Nurses Appreciation Day” at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson. They presented a proclamation recognizing the dedication of n...

Councilman Loguercio Attends “Blessings in a Backpack” Longwood Chapter Fundraiser

Farmingville, NY -  On May 4, Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) attended the “Blessings in a Backpack” Longwood Chapter Fundraiser at Country Fair Entertainment Park in Medford. As an annual sponsor for the event, the Counci...

Supervisor Romaine and Loguercio Celebrate Heart and Health Medical Mobile Unit Ribbon Cutting

Farmingville, NY -  On May 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine (fifth from right) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (sixth from left) were in Middle Island to celebrate the unveiling of the new Heart and Health Medical Mobile Unit. This innovative vehicle de...

Councilwoman Bonner Celebrates Grand Opening of Redefine Fitness in Mt. Sinai

Farmingville, NY -  On May 4, Councilman Jane Bonner (center) joined the Mount Sinai Miller Place Chamber Alliance to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting at the new Redefine Fitness located at 5507 Nesconset Highway in Mount Sinai. Thi...

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Mount Sinai Fire Department at Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY -  OOn May 4, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Mount Sinai Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook to honor the company’s members for their service to the Mo...

Councilwoman Cartright Celebrates Life at 25th Annual Families Walk for Hope in Port Jefferson

Farmingville, NY -  On May 4, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright (fifth from left) joined hundreds of walkers to raise money for the Fortunato Breast Health Center and breast cancer services at Mather Hospital’s 25th annual Families Walk...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Attend Gordon Heights FD Annual Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY -  On May 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) attended the Gordon Heights Fire Department Annual Installation Dinner at Villa Lombardi in Holbrook. At the ceremony, the Supervisor and Councilm...

Supervisor Romaine Attends South Country Ambulance Installation Dinner

Farmingville, NY -  On May 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Michael Loguercio and Tax Receiver Lou Marcoccia attended the South Country Community Ambulance Company’s Annual Installation of Officers Dinner at East Wind Long Island in Wading Ri...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Foley Attend Domino Yacht Club’s Annual Commodore’s Breakfast

Farmingville, NY -  On May 5, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Neil Foley joined club members, guests and other elected officials for the annual Commodore’s Breakfast at the Domino Yacht Club in East Patchogue. The club, established...

Supervisor Romaine and Town Board Honor “Team Eva” During “7 Marathons in 7 Days” Stop at Town Hall

Farmingville, NY -  On May 2, Supervisor Ed Romaine (center) and the Town Council honored Eva Casale (center) and her “Team Eva” colleagues at Town Hall during her ”7 Marathons in 7 Days” run to raise funds...

Councilman Loguercio, Councilman LaValle and Town Board Waive Pooch Pass Fees for Town Dog Parks

Farmingville, NY -  The Brookhaven Town Board recently adopted a resolution co-sponsored by Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) and Councilman Kevin LaValle (right) to waive the yearly “Pooch Pass” fees. The Pooch Pass allows ...

LIRR Grade Crossing Rehabilitation Scheduled for East Patchogue and East Moriches

Farmingville, NY -  To complete grade crossing rehabilitation and in response to community concern, paving is scheduled on the LIRR's Montauk Branch in the following area:EAST PATCHOGUE – South Country Road CrossingMonday, May 6, from 7...