Shirley-Mastic Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Suffolk County is lower than the New York average.

Suffolk PD: lllegal Fireworks Dangerous In ‘Amateur Hands’

WATCH what police don’t want to see this 4th of July weekend. Extra DWI/BWI patrols will be out — on land and in the water, police said.

Suffolk County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Shirley-Mastic area compares to New York for coronavirus vaccinations.

NYS Legislature Approves Hate Symbol Ban On Public Properties

It’s designed to prohibit hate symbols like the Confederate flag on government-owned buildings and equipment.

NY State Senate Passes Political Ad Ban For Public Properties

It’s designed to prohibit campaign materials supporting candidates running for office on government-owned buildings and equipment.

Unemployment Improves In Shirley-Mastic Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Suffolk County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

ICYMI: Hate Symbol Ban Heads To NYS Senate

If it passes the Senate and is signed into law, it would prohibit the display of hate symbols on public properties.

NY State Political Banner, Hate Symbol Ban Heads To Assembly

A vote is expected soon to prohibit campaign materials and Confederate flags on government, police, fire, and ambulance company properties.

House Razed As War On Blight Continues In Shirley

"We have waged a war against suburban blight, and we are winning that war for our communities."

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Shirley-Mastic Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Shirley-Mastic area compares.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

'Let's Play Ball': Baseball, Outdoor Performances Back In NY

Both Major League Baseball and outdoor performing arts will be back at reduced capacities as coronavirus rates drop statewide: Cuomo

Local Governments Can Decide To Expand Vaccine Eligibility: Cuomo

Restaurant workers, taxi drivers, and developmentally disabled may all be included in expanded eligibility by local governments: Cuomo.

Once-Beautiful Old House Could Be Demolished In Shirley

Do you think the property should be razed — or saved?

Rep. Zeldin Calls For 'Peaceful Transition Of Power'

Rep. Zeldin's statement came a day after he voted to object to certification of the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden.

Alexis Weik Takes Lead In Race For 3rd Senate District

Alexis Weik, a Republican, is in a race to unseat incumbent Senator Monica Martinez.

Problem At The Polls In Shirley-Mastic? Let Patch Know

Polls in New York are open through 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Shirley-Mastic Election Day 2020: What You Should Know

As you head out to the polls this Election Day, here's what you need to know.

Meet The Candidates: Steven Polgar For New York State Assembly

Patch reached out to candidates to find out why they are running in the election.

Meet The Candidates: Monica Martinez For New York State Senate

With Election Day around the corner, Patch is reaching out to the candidates to find out why they are running.

Shirley-Mastic Election 2020: What You Need To Know

Here's what you need to know about voting in Shirley and Mastic on Election Day, Nov. 3.

Election 2020: Shirley-Mastic Voter Guide

Check out what you need to know about voting before the election on Nov. 3.

Meet The Candidates: Lee Zeldin for Congress

With Election Day around the corner, Patch is reaching out to the candidates to find out why they are running this November.

Crackdown On Blighted Properties Continues: Lawmakers

"We are not waiting the customary 30 days on this disaster." — Brookhaven Town Councilman Dan Panico.

Watch: Lee Zeldin's RNC Remarks

Watch the Long Island congressman's remarks at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night.

Shirley/Mastic Voter Guide: NY Primary Election 2020

Voters in New York will cast ballots Tuesday in local, state and federal primary elections. Here's what voters need to know.

200K N95 Masks Headed To Suffolk County After Zeldin's Plea

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone thanked Rep. Lee Zeldin for securing commitment for personal protective equipment from White House.

Suffolk County Election 2019: Sunderman Wins Race For Legislature

The voters have spoken and incumbent Legislator Rudy Sunderman will serve another term.

Candidate Profile: Lynda Frego For Suffolk County Legislature

"The purpose of government is to protect the individual from force and fraud. "

Candidate Profile: Rudy Sunderman For Suffolk County Legislature

"This job will always be about putting people before politics and doing what is best for my district despite political affiliations."

Company Slapped With 52 Tickets In Taxi Cab Crackdown: Supe

The companies were providing transportation services for Medicaid patients without proper licensing, town supervisor says.

Town Takes Legal Action To Clean Up 'Blight' At Gas Station

The property had unregistered vehicles, debris, and scrap metal and was an "eyesore," town officials said.

Suffolk County Legislator Indicted On Perjury, Ethics Charges: DA

“This was a violation of the very laws that Legislator Sunderman has sworn to uphold." — Tim Sini. Others spoke out in his defense.

Fallen Army Hero Honored In Hometown

"Tommy died so that his fellow Americans could live a better life."

Town Razes 250th Zombie House

What dilapidated houses do you think need to be demolished in Brookhaven Town?

Forest Ranger Helps Police Locate Missing Teen: DEC

The 14-year old was reported missing after not returning home on time, the DEC says.

Suffolk to Tackle Plastic Crisis

Legislator Kara Hahn and Plastic Reduction Task Force Propose Suffolk Cleans-up its Act

'Bye Bye' To Next Fire-Ravaged Zombie House

A raging fre ripped through the abandoned structure in December, officials say.

Blight, Be Gone: Another Zombie House Down In Mastic Beach

Which abandoned property do you think presents the worst danger and is the ugliest eyesore in the area? Here's how to report it to the town.

Latest Zombie House Bites The Dust In Mastic Beach

The first razed home in 2019 follows 67 demolitions of eyesores in 2018 in Brookhaven. Which houses would you like to see torn down next?