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Posted on: May 30, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Councilman Foley Presents New Town Flag to Patchogue Village Mayor Pontieri

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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...

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

Town of Brookhaven and Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office to Co-Sponsor Free “Senior Safety Tips”

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Farmingville, NY – On Tuesday, May 30, the Town of Brookhaven’s Senior Citizens Division and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s office will host a free “Senior Safety Tips” event at Brookhaven Town Hall...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center Holds 2023 Rescue Fair

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Farmingville, NY – On May 9, the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center held the 2023 Rescue Fair to kick-off the Town’s “Just One” program. In an effort to reduce overcrowding in the shelter...

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Posted on: April 28, 2023

Councilman Foley Presents Compost Tumbler to Contest Winner from North Patchogue

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Farmingville, NY –  On April 26 Councilman Neil Foley (left) presented a compost tumbler to Thomas Dono (left) from North Patchogue, one of six winners of the Town of Brookhaven’s “Compost Tumbler Giveaway.&rdquo...

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Posted on: April 28, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

Councilwoman Bonner and Town Board Recognize Mt. Sinai Cheerleaders

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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...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Supervisor Romaine Urges Residents to Recycle More Aluminum, Tin and Mixed Metals

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Farmingville, NY –  In recognition of Earth Day (April 22), Supervisor Ed Romaine, a longtime proponent of recycling, is urging Brookhaven Town residents to increase their aluminum, tin and mixed metals recycling efforts. This current i...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

Town Awarded “Tree City USA” Status for Eighth Time by the Arbor Day Foundation

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Farmingville, NY – At the April 20 Town Board Meeting, Supervisor Ed Romaine and the Town Board displayed a flag from the Arbor Day Foundation that designates the Town of Brookhaven as a “Tree City USA”. This is the ...

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Posted on: April 4, 2023

Dress for Success® Brookhaven Unveils New Mobile Services Van

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Farmingville, NY – – Dress for Success® (DFS) Brookhaven is taking its programs on the road with the addition of the DFS Mobile Services van. The custom wrapped van will spread awareness of DFS throughout the community...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

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

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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,...

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

Brookhaven Youth Bureau Makes Prom Wishes Come True

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Farmingville, NY – The Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau provides teens with an opportunity to attend their prom in style, regardless of financial constraints. The Prom Boutique, located on the second floor in Brookhaven Town Hall, is out...

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Posted on: February 10, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: February 10, 2023

Lunar New Year at Brookhaven Town Hall

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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...

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Posted on: December 21, 2022

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

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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...

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Posted on: December 12, 2022

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

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Farmingville, NY – – On December 12, Councilman Neil Foley (right) presented a compost tumbler to Joan LaFemina from Holbrook, one of six winners of the “Brookhaven Recycles Day” Compost Tumbler Giveaway. T...

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Posted on: December 7, 2022

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

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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...

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Posted on: November 9, 2022

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

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Farmingville, NY – – On November 4, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, members of the Town Council and the Department of Housing and Human Services hosted the Town’s Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon at Windo...

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Posted on: October 4, 2022

Supervisor Romaine Attends Career Day at Patchogue Medford High School

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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...

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Posted on: September 12, 2022

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

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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, ...

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Posted on: September 12, 2022

Town Hosts Annual Senior Picnic at Historic Longwood Estate

Farmingville, NY - On September 9, Supervisor Ed Romaine and elected officials from the Town, County and State attended the Town of Brookhaven’s Annual Senior Picnic at historic Longwood Estate in Ridge. The two- day event, which was ho...

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Posted on: August 16, 2022

Town Completes Fish Passage at Swan Lake in Patchogue

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Farmingville, NY – -On August 12, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Neil Foley were on-hand for the completion of the fish passage at Swan Lake in Patchogue. The final step in the project was new landscaping with native plants. Locat...

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Posted on: June 21, 2022

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

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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...

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Posted on: June 17, 2022

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

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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&...

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Posted on: June 9, 2022

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

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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 ...

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Posted on: May 24, 2022

Supervisor Romaine, Councilman Loguercio and Councilman Foley Celebrate Spring Fest

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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...

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Posted on: May 23, 2022

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

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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...

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Posted on: May 5, 2022

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

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Farmingville, NY – At the April 28 Town Board Meeting, Supervisor Ed Romaine and the Town Board displayed a flag from the Arbor Day Foundation that designates the Town of Brookhaven as a “Tree City USA”. This is the seventh consecutive year that ...

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Posted on: April 29, 2022

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

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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...

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Posted on: March 28, 2022

Hospital Road Bridge Preliminary Construction Underway

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Farmingville, NY – Today, Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro and Congressman Lee Zeldin were joined by Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, Brookhaven Town Councilman Neil Foley, Long Island Community Hospital Presiden...

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Posted on: July 7, 2021

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

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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 ...

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Posted on: September 20, 2021

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

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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...

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Posted on: October 18, 2021

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

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Farmingville, NY - Councilman Neil Foley has announced a new date for the E-Waste Collection, Paper Shredding and Drug Take Back event which was postponed earlier this year. The new date is Saturday, October 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Blue P...

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Posted on: January 28, 2022

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

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Farmingville, NY - The current weather forecast indicates the probability of significant snowfall across Brookhaven Town on Friday night (1/28) and Saturday (1/29). The Town urges residents to take these “common sense” precautions to ensure their...

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Posted on: January 12, 2022

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

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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, ...

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Posted on: November 5, 2021

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

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Patchogue/East Patchogue, NY – Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Neil Foley have announced the completion of a $1.2-million Patchogue paving project.Prior to paving, crews made extensive concrete improvemen...

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Posted on: November 23, 2021

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

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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...

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Posted on: November 22, 2021

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Grandview Drive in Blue Point

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

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Posted on: November 23, 2021

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

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Farmingville, NY – On November 23, Supervisor Ed Romaine (second from left) announced that the Town of Brookhaven’s Department of Recycling and Sustainable Materials Management will hold the second annual “Brookhaven...

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Posted on: December 7, 2021

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

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Farmingville, NY – On December 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Neil Foley visited the “North Pole” at the Town of Brookhaven’s INTERFACE Program headquarters in Patchogue to accept gift donations fr...

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