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Supervisor Romaine Lends a Hand During Recycling Event at the William Floyd Middle School

Farmingville, NY –  On June 3, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) was at the William Floyd Middle School in Moriches for the Town of Brookhaven’s Spring Recycling event in Council District 6. Every year, the Town holds two recycling...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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....

Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center Holds 2023 Rescue Fair

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...

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...

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...

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...

Town Celebrates Arbor Day 2023 at Historic First Congressional Church in Lake Grove

Farmingville, NY –  On April 28, the Town of Brookhaven celebrated Arbor Day by planting a tree in front of the historic, Town-owned First Congressional Church in Lake Grove. The annual Arbor Day tree planting is part of Supervisor Romaine’s Gree...

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates Arbor Day at the Tree Seedlings, Mulch and Compost Giveaway

Farmingville, NY –  On April 29, Supervisor Ed Romaine celebrated Arbor Day at the annual tree seedling, mulch and compost give away at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville. Residents were able to choose from a variety of tree seedlings...

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...

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

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...

Town to Celebrate Arbor Day on April 28 with Annual Tree Seedlings, Mulch and Compost Giveaway

Farmingville, NY –  On Arbor Day (Friday, April 28), the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch and compost give away in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville...

Supervisor Romaine Joins Earth Day 2023 Clean-Up at Historic Swezey Avey House at Upper Lake

Farmingville, NY –  On April 21, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) was at the Town of Brookhaven’s historic Swezey Avey House in Yaphank for the annual Earth Day clean-up with Principal Environmental Analyst, Peter...

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...

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

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 ...

Supervisor Romaine Joins Earth Day 2023 Clean-Up at the Town’s Swan River Preserve in Patchogue

Farmingville, NY – On April 21, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine (right) was at the Swan River Preserve in Patchogue for the annual Earth Day clean-up with Environmental Analysts Amanda Kieran (left), and Alan Duckworth from the To...

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...

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...

Dress for Success® Brookhaven Unveils New Mobile Services Van

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...

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...

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...

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...

Town Board Honors Women’s Recognition Award Recipients at 37th Annual Town Hall Event

Farmingville, NY – – On March 23, the Brookhaven Town Office of Women's Services held its’ 37th Annual Women's Recognition Awards Night in the auditorium at Town Hall in Farmingville. The event hono...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Town Accepts Donation of Prom Dresses for Youth Bureau’s “Prom Wishes Come True Boutique

Farmingville, NY – – On March 7, Lindsay Blaszcyk, (center) a teacher and union delegate at South Country Central School District, stopped by Brookhaven Town Hall prior to a trip to Albany to lobby for mental health funding for schools. At Town H...

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...

37th Annual Women’s Recognition Awards Ceremony to be Held at Town Hall on March 23rd

Farmingville, NY – – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced the recipients of the 2023 Women's Recognition Awards who will be honored at the 37th Annual Women's Recognition Night. The event, which will be held on Thursday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. at B...

Highway Receives $230,000 Suffolk County Water Quality Protection Grant for Center Moriches Project

Center Moriches, NY – Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro has announced the Town’s receipt of a $230,000 grant from the Suffolk County Water Quality Protection Restoration Program and Land Steward Initiative. The funding will be...

Brookhaven Youth Bureau Makes Prom Wishes Come True

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...

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 Highway Department Receives $380,000 Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s

Brookhaven, NY – Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro announced the Town’s receipt of a $380,000 award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program.The fu...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

Romaine and Panico Check the Progress on the Forge Road Dam Fish Ladder in Calverton

Farmingville, NY - On January 11, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Dan Panico (right) joined Town of Brookhaven Environmental Analyst, Alan Duckworth (center), at the construction site of the Forge Road Dam fish ladder in Calverton. On...

Town Demolishes Zombie House on Bayview Avenue in Bellport

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

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...

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, ...

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 ...

Councilman Loguercio Announces Success of Paper Shredding, E-Waste Drive and Drug Take Back Event

Farmingville, NY – – On November 5, Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) held his second recycling event of the year at South Country Library in Bellport. More than 400 residents participated in the paper shredding, e-waste rec...

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...

Town Announces “Brookhaven Recycles Day” on November 15 to Increase Residential Recycling

Farmingville, NY – – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven’s Department of Recycling and Sustainable Materials Management will hold the third annual “Brookhaven Recycles Day&rd...

Town Reaches Milestone of 45 Million Lbs. of Recyclables Collected at the Town’s Recycling Center

Patchogue/East Patchogue, NY – – Recently, Supervisor Ed Romaine announced that the Town of Brookhaven’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has received more than 45 million pounds of recycling material in 2022. It is...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Supervisor Romaine Announces Dress for Success Brookhaven to Receive $25,000 Grant from Riverhead

Farmingville, NY – – Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Riverhead Town Board adopted a resolution on October 18 to provide a $25,000 grant for Dress for Success (DFS) Brookhaven to establish a satelli...

Supervisor Romaine Announces Town to Co-Sponsor Red Knights Motorcycle Club “Teddy Bear Run"

Farmingville, NY – – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau INTERFACE program will host the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 Teddy Bear Run on November 20. Each year, the cl...

Supervisor Romaine Announces Annual INTERFACE Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins October 14

Farmingville, NY – – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Youth Bureau INTERFACE Program’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive will run from October 14 to November 14. INTERFACE is a partnership between individual...

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...

Supervisor Romaine Joins High School Students for “A Day in the Life” Environmental Program

Farmingville, NY – – On October 14, Supervisor Ed Romaine joined 11th and 12th grade Center Moriches High School AP Biology, Chemistry and Environmental students at Crystal Beach (left) and William Floyd High School Honor Soci...

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 Meets with Town’s Senior Art Club and Suffolk County Woodcarvers at Town Hall

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine recently met with members of the Town of Brookhaven Senior Art Club and the Suffolk County Woodcarvers Guild at Brookhaven Town Hall. They were gathered on the mezzanine level to celebrate the op...

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...

Councilman LaValle Announces Successful Paper Shredding, E-Waste Recycling and Drug Take Back

Farmingville, NY – On September 10, Councilman Kevin LaValle (left), Supervisor Romaine (center) and Sachem Public Library Director, Neely McCahey (right) joined in to lend a hand at the Town of Brookhaven’s Paper Shredding, E...

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...

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 Caracappa P...

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, ...

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...

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...

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 ...

Town Completes Fish Passage at Swan Lake in Patchogue

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...

Supervisor Romaine Announces Dress for Success Brookhaven Pop-Up Sale in Patchogue

Farmingville, NY – -Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that Dress for Success Brookhaven is holding a pop-up sale on Main Street in Patchogue in partnership with Dime Community Bank. There will be a special two-hour preview and sale at...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner Visit Rose Caracappa Senior Center Drawing Club

Farmingville, NY – -On August 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine (standing left) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (standing right) visited the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai and stopped by to speak with members of the Drawing Club. Locat...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner Visit Senior Congregate Meal Program at Rose Caracappa

Farmingville, NY – -On August 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner visited the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai to meet with senior residents who participate in the Town of Brookhaven’s Congregate Meal program. The pro...

Town of Brookhaven Launches Paint Recycling Program

Farmingville, NY – -On August 4, Supervisor Ed Romaine visited the Residential Drop-Off facility at the Town of Brookhaven Landfill to announce the Town’s participation in the New York State Paint Stewardship Program. Operated...

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...

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...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico Visit Senior Congregate Meal Program

Farmingville, NY – -On August 2, Supervisor Ed Romaine (back row, center) and Councilman Dan Panico (back row, second from left) visited the Mastic Recreation Center to meet with residents who participate in the Town of Brookhaven’s Congregate Me...

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...

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...

Supervisor Romaine and Receiver of Taxes Marcoccia Install New Officers of Greenwood Village Senior

Farmingville, NY – -On July 26, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Town Receiver of Taxes, Louis Marcoccia (right) attended the annual Greenwood Village Senior Citizens Club Installation which was held at the Greenwood Village clubhouse i...

Supervisor Ed Romaine Announces Return of Brookhaven Town’s Senior Congregate Meal Program

Farmingville, NY – -Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced the Town of Brookhaven’s Congregate Meal Program will return on August 1 after more than a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nutrition Program provides re...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Join CEED for Annual Quail Release at Longwood Estate

Farmingville, NY - On June 19, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio were on-hand for the annual Northern Bobwhite Quail release at Town of Brookhaven’s Longwood Estate in Ridge. The bird release is a program sponsored ...

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...

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

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

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 Announces Quail Release at Longwood Estate on July 19 at 10:00 am

Farmingville, NY – -On July 7, Supervisor Ed Romaine was at the Town’s Manorville Compost Facility to announce the annual Quail release will be held at Longwood Estate in Ridge on Tuesday, July 19 at 10:00 am. Working with the...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner Swear In Mount Sinai Senior Citizen Club Officers

Farmingville, NY – -On May 31, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were honored to officiate at the swearing in ceremony of the incoming officers of the Mount Sinai Senior Citizen Club (MSSCC). The installation ceremony was held at...

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 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 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...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Join Middle Island Civic at Great Brookhaven Clean Up

Farmingville, NY – - On Saturday, May 14, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left), Councilman Michael Loguercio (third from right) and New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (second from left) joined “Curby,” the Town’s recycling mascot and volunteers fro...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner Join Girl Scout Troop 604 for the Great Brookhaven Clean

Farmingville, NY – - On May 14, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (second from left) joined “Curby,” the Town’s recycling mascot, Girl Scout Troop 604 and troop leader Beth Henry (back row, fourth from left) to clean up Ro...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Panico Join Volunteers for the Great Brookhaven Clean Up

Farmingville, NY – - On May 14, Supervisor Ed Romaine (middle row, second from left) and Councilman Dan Panico (middle row, third from right), joined Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella (middle row, left) and New York State Assemblyman, Joe ...

Supervisor Romaine Joins Volunteers at Triangle Park for the Great Brookhaven Clean Up

Farmingville, NY – On May 14, Supervisor Ed Romaine (third from right) joined “Curby,” the Town’s recycling mascot and volunteers from the Farmingville Residents Association at Triangle Park during the 14th Annual Great Brookhaven Clean Up. It is...

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...

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 ...

Town Launches Habitat for Humanity Donation Program

Farmingville, NY – On May 5, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Dan Panico and Councilman Kevin LaValle were on-hand at the Brookhaven Landfill’s Residential Drop Off to launch the Habitat for Humanity Donation Program. Habitat for Humanity of Lon...

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...

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

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

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...

Supervisor Romaine Celebrates World T’ai Chi and Qigong Day at Diamond in the Pines Park in Coram

Farmingville, NY - On April 30, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) attended World T’ai Chi and Qigong Day at the Town of Brookhaven’s Diamond in the Pines Park in Coram. The event was coordinated by Laurince D. McElroy (right) from Water Tiger T’ai Chi...

The Town Celebrates Arbor Day with Annual Tree Seedling, Mulch and Compost Giveaway

Farmingville, NY - In celebration of Arbor Day (April 29), the Town of Brookhaven held its annual “Free Tree Seedling, Mulch and Compost Giveaway” in the south parking lot at Town Hall in Farmingville. The free mulch and compost will continue to ...

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...

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner Join Town Environmental Staff for Earth Day Cleanup

Farmingville, NY – On April 22, Supervisor Ed Romaine (second from right) and Councilwoman Jane Bonner (middle) celebrated Earth Day at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai with staff members from the Town’s Division of Environmental Protection. They were ...

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 ...

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...

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...

Hospital Road Bridge Preliminary Construction Underway

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...

Town of Brookhaven and DIME Announce 2022 Community Recycling Events Partnership

Farmingville, NY – On March 22, Supervisor Ed Romaine accepted a $4,000 check from DIME Chief Executive Officer Kevin M. O’Connor to co-sponsor the Town of Brookhaven’s 2022 community recycling events. Each year the ...

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...

Supervisor Romaine Announces Registration is Open for 2022 Great Brookhaven Clean Up

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine (pictured with “Curby,” the Town’s recycling mascot) has announced that registration for the 14th Annual Great Brookhaven Clean Up is now open. The event, which is c...

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

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...

Supervisor Romaine Announces Annual Brookhaven Youth Bureau Interface Coat Drive

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau will hold its Annual Interface Coat Drive from January 10 to February 11 to help residents in need stay warm this winter. Donations of new o...

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...

Supervisor Romaine Announces Dress for Success Brookhaven Pop-Up Sale

Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that Dress for Success Brookhaven will hold their annual Pop-Up Sale on Friday, November 5 from 11:00am to 3:00pm in the second floor Auditorium at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill i...

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)...

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...

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 and Councilmember Kornreich Announce Launch of “Pollution Preventer’s Passport”

Farmingville, NY – –On August 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich announced the launch of the Town of Brookhaven’s “Pollution Preventer’s Passport” program during a press conference at West Meadow Beach in Stony Brook. ...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Town Re-Opens Rose Caracappa Senior Center

Supervisor Romaine and Councilwoman Bonner host ice cream party to welcome back senior clubs after being closed since March 2020 due to the pandemic

Farmingville, NY - On Tuesday, July 6, Supervisor Ed Romaine (fourth from left), Councilwoman Jane...

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...

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...

Town Marine Environmental Stewardship Center at Cedar Beach Re-Opens to the Public

Farmingville, NY – On July 8, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were on hand for re-opening of the Town of Brookhaven’s Marine Environmental Stewardship Center after being closed to the public for more than a ...

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...

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 Urges Pool Owners to Participate in NYS DEC's Citizen Science Survey for Invasive Species

Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine is asking Brookhaven Town swimming pool owners to participate in the annual New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) “Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) Swimming Pool Survey.” The goal of...

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...

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...

Free Dog and Cat Adoptions in August at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter

Farmingville, NY – – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will waive all adoption fees throughout the month of August. All adoptions will include free neuter or spay, vaccinations, mic...

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...

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

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

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...

Dress for Success Brookhaven Accepts Donation From Macy’s Smith Haven

Farmingville, NY – On September 23, representatives from Macy’s Smith Haven visited the Dress for Success Boutique at Brookhaven Town Hall to present a donation of $5,000 in Macy’s gift cards and a selection of women...

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, 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 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...

Brookhaven Town Accepts $1.25 Million Check from Winters Bros. as Residential Recycling is Expanded

Farmingville, NY – In May 2021, the Town of Brookhaven expanded its residential recycling program to include polypropylene #5 plastics. At that time, the Town’s Material Recycling Facility (MRF) in Yaphank was upgraded with a ...

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

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...

Town Youth Bureau INTERFACE Food Drive Helps More Than 1,000 Families in Need with Thanksgiving

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced the Town of Brookhaven’s annual Youth Bureau INTERFACE Thanksgiving Food Drive provided holiday meals for 1,016 families in need and the total amount of food collected came to 8,636 pounds. O...

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 ...

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

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...

Supervisor Romaine Presents Compost Tumbler to Contest Winner from Miller Place

Farmingville, NY – On December 14, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) presented a compost tumbler to Janet Heller (center) from Miller Place, one of six winners of the Town of Brookhaven’s “Compost Tumbler Giveaway.&rd...

Christmas Tree and Yard Waste Pick-up Week Starts on Monday, January 10

Farmingville, NY – Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine announced that discarded Christmas Tree and Yard Waste curbside pick-up will be conducted beginning Monday, January 10. Yard waste must be bundled or bagged. The Town asks that re...

Supervisor Romaine Announces Town’s Fuel Cell Park at the Brookhaven Landfill is Fully Operational

Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that the Yaphank Fuel Cell Park at the Brookhaven Landfill is now fully operational, generating 7.4 megawatts of energy from three SureSource 3000 carbonate fuel cell power plants. ...

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...

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...