Town of Brookhaven News

Town of Brookhaven News


Feb 12, 2025

Brookhaven Hosts Black History Month Celebration

Dr. Michelle Raysor delivered the keynote address, and according to Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, she “spoke about the grit necessary to succeed and never give up.”

Feb 6, 2025

Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Lights Into Gov. Hochul’s Budget Proposal

“This budget is exceptionally disappointing,” Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro told The South Shore Press this week.

Feb 5, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk Tosses Hat Into the Ring to Run for Re-Election

Kevin J. LaValle kicked off his 2025 reelection campaign at the Rocky Point VFW Post 6249

Jan 29, 2025

Hundreds Celebrate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Annual Brookhaven Town Luncheon

A special “Day of Service” luncheon was held at the Bellport Golf Club to honor the life and memory of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 17, 2025

Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle Welcomes Port Jefferson EMS to Town’s Regional Records Center

State law requires public entities to keep a set of records for a specific length of time, depending on the type of document.

Jan 16, 2025

Town Board Honors Red Knights Motorcycle Club

The Brookhaven Town Board honored the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 for co-sponsoring the annual holiday Teddy Bear Run to collect donations of new Teddy Bears for thousands of needy children in Brookhaven Town.

Jan 16, 2025

Local Leaders Celebrate Brookhaven Woman Hitting the Century Mark

Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner were at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai to celebrate the 100th birthday of Rocky Point resident, Josie Romano.

Jan 15, 2025

Brookhaven Supervisor to host battery energy storage system forum

Farmingville, NY - On January 21, Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico will host a forum to discuss Battery Energy Storage Systems and their impact on the community.

Jan 15, 2025

Centenarian celebrated by local officials for lifelong contributions

Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined Josie Romano at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai to mark her 100th birthday.

Jan 15, 2025

Bellport parks receive significant upgrades from Town of Brookhaven

Farmingville, NY - On January 16, Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Michael Loguercio visited Martha Avenue Park/Tony Gazzola Park in Bellport to discuss recent upgrades completed by the Town of Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Department.

Jan 7, 2025

Manage Your Money the Right Way in 2025

The Town of Brookhaven Women’s Services wants to help you pay off debt, manage your money, and plan for your fiscal future with their “Prepare for Financial Success in the New Year” series.

Jan 7, 2025

Make Your Voice Heard on Future Development in Mastic Beach

Another community meeting on the Beechwood redevelopment of the Mastic Beach Business District will be held on January 16 at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingville starting at 6:30 p.m.

Jan 6, 2025

Town Expands South Shore Conservation Area

Another wetlands parcel has been added to the South Shore conservation area on the Mastic Peninsula, land off Riviera Drive that has been inundated with flooding.

Jan 2, 2025

A Busy Year in Brookhaven

“I want to take a moment to personally thank my clerk's office staff for their hard work and dedication,” LaValle said in announcing the extent of the office’s activity in 2024. “Their diligence and efficiency” made it possible for the town to issue:

Dec 31, 2024

New Services in 2025 by Brookhaven Town Clerk

To make it easier for residents to get the details on land use and rezoning applications in their neighborhoods, the Clerk has added QR codes to the informational signs required at the sites. Scanned by cell phones, the codes will direct people to www.BrookhavenNY.gov/TownNotices, where they can click on the project they're interested in to learn more.

Dec 30, 2024

Brookhaven Town Seeks Outstanding Women Nominations for 39th Annual Women’s Recognition Awards

The deadline for submission of nominations is Friday, January 17, 2025. Forms are available online at Brookhavenny.gov or by calling the Division of Women’s Services at 631-451-6146.

Dec 30, 2024

Celebrating Chanukah

Hanukkah began at sundown on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 and lasts until sundown on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025.

Dec 10, 2024

Town of Brookhaven Hosts Christmas Tree Lighting

The Holtsville Ecology Site was home to the 2024 Town of Brookhaven Christmas Tree Lighting, where Santa ditched his sleigh and decided to make a grand appearance by helicopter to countdown the celebration.

Oct 11, 2024

Brookhaven Animal Shelter hosts Halloween dog costume parade with free adoptions

The Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is organizing its annual "Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Parade" on Saturday, October 27, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Children attending the event are encouraged to wear costumes and participate in "Trick or Treating," with opportunities for photos alongside the "costumed canines."

Sep 10, 2024

Brookhaven Animal Shelter to host Oktoberfest event on September 28

On September 28, the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will be featured during Oktoberfest at the Millhouse Inn, located at 284 Mill Road in Yaphank. Doors open at noon. Visitors can meet dogs available for adoption, obtain Matchmaker Forms, get volunteer information, and make donations to support the shelter's animals. Guests will enjoy food, drinks, music, and more.

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.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.