The New York City Police Department stated that Michael Valva entered the department in 2005 assigned to transit. He has been suspended without pay.

Olga Murray is running for a third term as Islip Town clerk in the upcoming elections. Murray, an Oakdale resident with a private law practice, also serves as president of the Nassau/Suffolk Town ...

Spring Games South for Special Olympics New York is the largest competition of its kind on Long Island and, this year, will take place at Islip High School on June 6. More than 500 athletes are … ...

The Vanderbilt estate isn’t being maintained. Owners Mercury International LLC, Delaware, owe $3 million in back taxes.

Unwanted telephone calls—both landline and cell phone—have been plaguing people for years. Despite the government’s attempt to end them with the National Do Not Call Registry, they persist. It’s time ...

The Suffolk County Police Department responded to an incident in Kings Park where a man barricaded himself in a neighbor’s home after a domestic violence incident on Sunday. Thankfully, the female ...

Two notable items were discussed at Tuesday night’s board of education meeting at Islip Middle School. Dr. Ellen Semel, the district superintendent, and several members of the board made statements in ...

WEST ISLIP—The Homegrown Strings Band, a modern incarnation of the rural string bands of the early 20th century, is coming to West Islip this weekend. The band originally consisted of Rick Jackofsky, ...

The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library has announced an addition to its Board of Trustees. Following the resignation of Nancy Marks, the library board has appointed Chris Ricciardi, a ...

Spring and summer fun is quite the institution on Long Island, as beaches and parks are emblematic of “island life.” But what if you don’t have the time to make it out on a camping … ...

Mary Kate Mullen is a Republican incumbent running for town council. She is a mother of three, in addition to being an attorney involved in all aspects of civil litigation. With a career background ...