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During a routine inspection of the Smith Point Bridge on November 16, Michael Martino, spokesperson for Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, announced a three-ton vehicle limit for the drawbridge that connects Shirley to the eastern end of Fire Island, including Smith Point County Park, via the William Floyd Parkway, and has been in service for 66 years.

Fire Island News

Weight Limits Imposed on Smith Point Bridge Prompted by ‘Structural Deterioration’

Rendering of the memorial dedicated to local baymen in the Town of Oyster Bay.

Town of Oyster Bay and local baymen break ground on new memorial monument

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Council Member Christine Liu says she’ll work to add trees to Park Circle after resident survey

By Isabella Gallo

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Health

New Hyde Park’s new park nears completion, set to open in spring

By Isabella Gallo

Jeff Sprotte posed his dog, Timmy, in front of one of his previous beautification projects in the Village of Plandome.

Village of Plandome gets beautification commission, new deputy mayor

By Hannah Resnick

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Health

As water bills come due, East Williston and Williston Park mayors divided over rate hikes

By Isabella Gallo

John Tintle, owner of the Sand Land site, was notified by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that it will have to shut down its operations. Independent/Stephen J. Kotz

Dan’s Papers

Mine Mandates: DEC Aims to Revise State Regulations Governing Sand Mining

The Village of Kings Point offered to withdraw a controversial request to alienate more than two acres of Kings Point Park.

Village offers to withdraw Kings Point Park alienation request

By Hannah Resnick

Suffolk County is being granted a massive sum of money to help update and replace failing septic systems throughout the county. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed this movement into legislation just before August to allocate $30 million to help homeowners update their septic systems. Labeled as Legislation S8241-A/A8807, Suffolk County has secured $20 million of that funding.

Fire Island News

Suffolk County Secures $20 Million to Upgrade Septic Systems

The town sponsored a Manhasset Bay cleanup to improve the area's safety and beauty.

Third Manhasset Bay debris cleanup removes abandoned sailboat

Here's how to see shooting stars from Long Island during the 2025 Orionids meteor shower.

Long Island Guides

How to view the 2025 Orionids meteor shower on Long Island

By Nicole Formisano

Plainview Water District Board of Commissioners as well as elected officials and representatives celebrated the opening of the district's newest treatment facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Health

Plainview Water District unveils new, state-of-the-art treatment facility

By Long Island Press

Birdwatching is for everybody, but it’s not always easy. Friends of Connetquot understands that birding truly is for everybody and anybody, regardless of disability or other health concerns. Through education, outreach, and advocacy, Birdability works to ensure the birding community and the outdoors are welcoming, inclusive, safe, and accessible for everybody.

Fire Island News

“Birdability” – The Friends of Connetquot Launches a Birdwatching Initiative Inclusive for All

A nor'easter forced both Nassau and Suffolk Counties to be put under a state of emergency.

Slow-moving nor’easter heads away from Long Island

By Casey Fahrer

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (L.) and Council Member Lou Imbroto (R.) add clam and oyster seeds to shellfish sanctuaries in the harbor.

‘Shellfish sanctuaries’ now in place to assist clam, oyster populations

By Hannah Devlin

Residents spoke about extending the battery energy moratorium at a town meeting.

North Hempstead residents seek moratorium extension

By Hannah Resnick

The Village of Kings Point offered to withdraw a controversial request to alienate more than two acres of Kings Point Park.

Great Neck residents file lawsuit over park alienation request

By Hannah Resnick

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Connecticut developer pushes for Conn. to LI bridge

By Isabella Gallo

Sea Cliff Deputy Mayor Nick Pinto (L.) and Mayor Elena Villafane (R.)

Sea Cliff recognized as Climate Smart Community by state program

By Hannah Devlin

The boundaries between the fields and the preserve at Stillwell Park in Woodbury will be clarified by a land surveyor, the town said.

Surveyor to draw boundary at Stillwell Park preserve after county transfer

By Hannah Devlin

State and local officials gathered at TOBAY Beach as eight grants were awarded through the South Shore Estuary Reserve Local Assistance Grants Program.

Business

Town of Oyster Bay receives $244,000 grant to protect shore

By Casey Fahrer

Fortbrand to manage ground services at JFK's upcoming Terminal 6.

Plainview-based company to manage all-electric ground support at new JFK terminal

By Casey Fahrer

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Gov. Hochul announces grant money for Albertson, Jericho water districts

By Isabella Gallo

New Hyde Park ups penalty for keeping livestock in home to $2.5K

By Isabella Gallo

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