Middle Island News

Say the words "Caithness host community benefits package" around a Brookhaven Town Board member these days and you'll likely get the following response: a sigh, followed by a slow grumble.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Queens, southern Nassau and western Suffolk counties until 4:15 p.m., forecasters said.

In just under two years, John Leonard has held more job titles at Brookhaven Town Hall than some people hold in a lifetime.

Fog and mist shrouded Long Island Friday morning after overnight thunderstorms flooded roads, downed trees, created travel delays and played a role in power outages.

An owner and employee at Gotham Smoke Shop in Middle Island were busted Tuesday for selling knives alongside their Gothic-themed merchandise and other sundries, officials said.

Authorities in Suffolk County have seized drug paraphernalia from six Brookhaven retailers and a store in Huntington Station.

MIDDLE ISLAND, NY, June 4, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Ray E. Miller, Owner of Empire State Communications, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of cabling and circuitry.

He's the wrong arm of the law. A fake cop was busted yesterday after he pulled over an unsuspecting motorist on the Long Island Expressway, officials said.

A Middle Island man was arrested after he beat and robbed a woman when she informed him she was not a prostitute, state police said Monday.

The moment of truth had finally come. Dozens of small shoes scuffled their way onto the stage and little eyes squinted, looking out at the audience of proud parents sitting in suspense.

JULIANO FAMILY PHOTO Although paralyzed from the neck down and unable to use her arms or legs after a tragic auto accident in 1977, Lillian Juliano managed to train as a counselor for the aging from her wheelchair.

Environmentalists are digging in for a legal fight against Sandy Hills, a planned "smart growth" community in Middle Island that they say violates state laws designed to protect the central pine barrens region.

Three-time Post-Tribune Awards Tournament champion Sandy Postma didn't win a match in her attempt to win back-to-back USBC Senior Queens titles.

Tom Talbot COURTESY PHOTO Proponents of the proposed Sandy Hills mixed-use development in Middle Island expressed their disgust with three of the board members who voted against it by calling them out on a makeshift sign hung across from the Longwood Public Library Saturday.

Howard Brooks, 24, of Port Jefferson. Police said Brooks shook the 11-week-old daughter of his girlfriend.

Howard Brooks, 24, of Port Jefferson, was arrested and charged with reckless assault of a child, a felony, as well as misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child.

PRT Travel of Middle Island, NY has arranged a dream cruise for any Hannah Montana fan.

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Rustle around your garage or attic after a long winter, and you'll probably uncover a bunch of things you don't need anymore.

The son of the chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Gordon Heights Fire District cast a vote in the district's controversial December election using an address that can't be located in town property ...