Monday February 17, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025 ~ Volume 70 ~ Issue Number 11 ~ $1.00
Hochul Visits ISP for $150M Airport Investment
By Matt Meduri
On Wednesday morning, Governor Kathy Hochul (D) visited Islip MacArthur Airport (ISP) to announce a $150 million State investment to make the airport a transit hub, with improved connectivity to the LIRR Ronkonkoma Station. The funding, along with $50 million from Suffolk County, will also lay the groundwork for the purchase of forty-eight acres of land that could be used for a north terminal, a plan that is still under deliberation by the Town of Islip. The funding comes not only at a time of discussions of a significant overhaul of the airport to improve mass transit connectivity, but also to preserve the economic powerhouse that is ISP and the surrounding areas. Continued on page 8
Governor Kathy Hochul (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Illegal Housing Amnesty Deadline Approaching By Cait Crudden In a concerted effort to improve neighborhood safety and quality of life, the Town of Brookhaven has announced a significant increase in enforcement against illegal housing. Officials have implemented an amnesty period allowing homeowners to obtain necessary permits without penalties before the town intensifies fines on landlords and rental property owners violating local codes. With a focus on code compliance and neighborhood safety, the initiative seeks to ensure that Brookhaven remains a desirable place to live by eliminating unsafe and unregulated housing conditions. The amnesty period, which will be available until March 31, offers homeowners the opportunity to file for permits, renew expired permits, and legalize past work done without permits without facing any penalties or late fees. This initiative is designed to encourage property owners to voluntarily bring their properties up to code while avoiding potential legal and financial repercussions. Continued on page 3
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