The unemployment rate in Suffolk County is lower than the New York average.
Here is how the West Islip area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.
Suffolk County's unemployment rate decreased recently.
Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.
Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter joined with Senator Gillibrand to announce a package of three bills to help people afford medication.
You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Suffolk County.
Carly McCaffrey had three monuments erected at West Islip Beach for those who perished on 9/11.
A graduate of West Islip High School, Ms. Orkin is now attending York College in Pennsylvania working towards a degree in Journalism.
Republican Michael Durso and Democrat Ann Brancato were both vying for the seat left open by Michael LiPetri
Polls in New York are open through 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Election Day is finally here. Check out what you need to know before hitting the polls today.
Long Islanders will cast ballots for president, Congress and state Legislature. Here's everything West Islip voters need to know.
Check out what you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting before the election Nov. 3.
Two local assemblymen are calling for federal officials to look into the facilities reporting high rates of the coronavirus.
See who won race for Suffolk County legislative's 11th district.
Check out what you need to know before hitting the polls today.
The incumbent shares why she should be elected in the 2019 election. Check out the full Q&A with Patch inside the article
Legislator Kara Hahn and Plastic Reduction Task Force Propose Suffolk Cleans-up its Act
In her victory speech, Senator Warren spoke about the local candidate and her campaign. Watch the full video below.
Challenger Michael LiPetri (R), beat out incumbent Christine Pellegrino (D).
Incumbent Christine Pellegrino​ (D) will be challenged by Michael LiPetri​​ (R) this November.
Suffolk creates panel of experts to recommend protocols for overdose patients in hospital emergency rooms
Flotteron will be replacing Thomas Barraga, who reached his maximum term limits.
Mike McElwee, son-in-law of current legislator Thomas Barraga, and Steven Flotteron will both be running for the Republican spot.
"As a department, we do not and will not tolerate roughing up prisoners," Suffolk Police said after the speech.
President Trump's message for gang members: "We will find you. We will arrest you. We will jail you. And we will deport you."
Here's what's happening on Friday when President Donald Trump visits Long Island to discuss MS-13 — and how locals feel about it all.
West Islip Fire District is asking the community to support its plan for expanding services by voting to approve a $4.4 million bond.
The incumbent candidate beat out challenger Richard Macellaro.
Get to know local candidates looking for a seat in Congress, Senate and state assembly.
Incumbent Philip Boyle is being challenged by John Alberts​.
See who is contributing to the Democratic presidential candidates in West Islip.
Geller and Suffolk legislator Barraga attend festivities at post.
Army Program Prepares Residents for Military Service
The LIRR is trying to make sure commuters don’t have to sit on top of each other.
A new analysis says the New York leader is one of the more liberal governors in the nation.
A new study breaks it down.
The U.S. Transportation Department opened the investigation on Friday.
Long Island fast food workers would get a minimum $15 an hour by 2021 under the plan. There's still a regulatory process to go through.
Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?