Costly new cap coming to old, shuttered landfill that caused a creek to turn orange

Brookhaven plans to borrow $600,000 for additional covering for a landfill in Holtsville that closed in 1974. Nearby Motts Creek, meanwhile, remains discolored.

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LI school district seeks approval for $123M bond referendum
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Photos: Suffolk boys basketball — Kings Park at Mount Sinai
Vales' defense helps Mount Sinai boys basketball secure playoff berth
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Annual deer cull set for Fire Island, William Floyd Estate
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Upcoming Events

Virtual: Government Contracting: Marketing to Government Agencies

Jan22

Learn how to identify your customers and research their requirements. Find out about contracting procedures and those who make buying decisions, focusing on areas in your niche, showing your company is a good match for their procurement goal.

Where

Miller Business Center

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Phone

631-585-9393

Price

free

Model Train Show

Jan25

Watch the Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers run their trains, train activities will also be provided

Where

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Rd.

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Phone

631-692-6820

Price

free

Author Event: Jennifer Iacopelli

Feb2

Jennifer Iacopelli discusses & signs GAME, SET, MATCH with Grace Reilly. Following the signing both Jennifer Iacopelli & Grace Reilly will be signing copies of their books.

Where

Barnes & Noble Walt Whitman

301 Walt Whitman Rd.

Huntington, NY

Phone

631-350-5503

Price

free

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LI Catholic schools teacher dies at 72
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LI health aide who was 'like family' charged with hitting disabled 5-year-old in his care
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Where to eat on Fire Island this summer
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'Fully affordable' apartment development opens in East Patchogue
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300 pet rats in condemned Rocky Point house need new shelter
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Student loan borrowers could face tax bills in 2026 for forgiven debt. Here's what to know.
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Fire Island community unveils new rental option
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LI officials pleading for federal help with Fire Island beach erosion 
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Fire Island guide: What to do, where to eat and more
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$5.1 million Fire Island property comes with 2 homes and a boat
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'Cool grandmother' is Fire Island community's first female fire chief
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