Town of Brookhaven Town Council News

Town of Brookhaven Town Council News


Jun 12, 2025

Brookhaven Town announces Christmas toy drive to aid families

The Brookhaven Town Youth Bureau is organizing its annual "Christmas in July" Toy Drive, scheduled from July 1 to July 25.

Jun 11, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner honors local heroes at Coram Fire Department dinner

Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Coram Fire Department's annual Installation Dinner to acknowledge the service and dedication of its members.

Jun 6, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner hosts record-breaking recycling event in Mount Sinai

On Saturday, May 31, Councilwoman Jane Bonner organized a Special Recycling Event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai.

Jun 5, 2025

VFW hosts annual 5K run honoring veterans with community support

Farmingville, NY - On May 31st, Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in the VFW Post 6249 Joseph P. Dwyer 5K Run alongside local veterans, families, and community members.

Jun 4, 2025

Leisure Village donates $11K to St. Jude's Hospital; receives town appreciation

Farmingville, NY - On June 2, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in a presentation at Leisure Village where the Leisure Village Senior Club donated $11,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Jun 4, 2025

Groundbreaking held for new senior rental community in Middle Island

On May 30, Supervisor Daniel J. Panico participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for The Villas at Oak Run, a new rental community for those aged 55 and over.

Jun 4, 2025

Town officials join students for 'Sticker Shock' campaign against underage drinking

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich participated in the Town of Brookhaven's annual "Sticker Shock" Campaign on May 30, 2025.

Jun 4, 2025

Supervisor Panico and Councilwoman Kesnig attend property demolition in Mastic Beach

On June 3, 2025, Supervisor Daniel J. Panico and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig were present at the demolition of a blighted property located at 579 Riviera Drive in Mastic Beach.

Jun 3, 2025

Mount Sinai Civic Association board sworn in by Councilwoman Jane Bonner

Farmingville, NY - On June 2, Councilwoman Jane Bonner officiated the swearing-in ceremony for the returning Board of Directors of the Mount Sinai Civic Association.

Jun 3, 2025

Four scouts honored by Councilwoman Jane Bonner for achieving Eagle Scout rank

Farmingville, NY - Councilwoman Jane Bonner recently participated in a ceremony honoring four young men from Troop 204 who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

May 30, 2025

Brookhaven opens first smart home for special needs individuals

Brookhaven Town officials, alongside Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), celebrated the opening of Long Island's first smart home for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities on May 27.

May 30, 2025

Brookhaven Town hosts successful annual health fair with numerous vendors

Farmingville, NY - On Saturday, May 17, the Town of Brookhaven's Department of General Services hosted its Fifth Annual Health and Wellness Fair.

May 28, 2025

Local Leaders and Community Groups Join Forces to Clean Up Miller Place beachfront

Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner participated in the Great Brookhaven Cleanup alongside the Coastal Steward.

May 28, 2025

Brookhaven Youth Advisory Board joins yacht club for beach cleanup

The Town of Brookhaven Volunteer Youth Advisory Board collaborated with the Mount Sinai Yacht Club to clear litter from Cedar Beach on May 17.

May 23, 2025

Suffolk County allocates $20M for new sewer district in Mastic Beach

Farmingville, NY - On May 21, 2025, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico received a $20 million check from Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.

May 20, 2025

Councilwoman Bonner honors local heroes at Rocky Point Fire Department dinner

Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio attended the Rocky Point Fire Department's 68th Annual Installation Dinner on May 17th.

May 19, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk hosts mobile office tour at Sachem Public Library

Farmingville, NY – On May 8th, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle continued his 2025 Mobile Office tour at the Sachem Public Library in Holbrook.

May 12, 2025

Shoreham-Wading River hosts annual Lax Out Cancer game supporting local families

The Shoreham-Wading River High School community gathered on May 10 for the 16th Annual Lax Out Cancer fundraiser.

May 12, 2025

Bald Hill Fair opens with ribbon-cutting by local officials

On May 8, 2025, Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Neil Manzella inaugurated the Bald Hill Fair with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Catholic Health Amphitheater in Farmingville, New York.

May 7, 2025

Arrow Metal sponsors annual cleanup in Brookhaven with $3K donation

Arrow Metal & E-Waste Recycling has joined forces with the Town of Brookhaven to support the 17th Annual Great Brookhaven Cleanup.

Daily Feed

Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Opinion

SOUTH SHORE PRESS EXCLUSIVE: George Santos, My Life Behind Bars

July 25, 2025, at precisely 2:07 p.m., my world changed in a way I never could’ve imagined. That was the moment I walked through the gates of the Federal Correctional Institution Flatiron Satellite Camp in New Jersey.


Opinion

Building Electrification Ruling: Latest Gut Punch to Long Islanders

Check out the latest op-ed from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano.