Thursday, March 13, 2025 ~ Volume 137 ~ Issue Number 17 ~ $1.00
Contained: Fire Crews Halt Eastern Brush Fires
By Matt Meduri
Smoke seen in Manorville on Saturday (Credit - Office of Suffolk County Executive Romaine)
Suffolk County received a rare, yet potentially disastrous, development over the weekend: brush fires in southern Brookhaven and Southampton towns that sent smoke high enough in the air to be seen from across the Long Island Sound. The fires scorched hundreds of acres in the Pine Barrens, shut down service on Sunrise Highway east of the Moriches, and became especially serious on Saturday night when the flames jumped Old Riverhead Road (County Route 31) near Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton. By Sunday afternoon, the fires had been mostly contained while fire and rescue monitored active hot spots that were somewhat contained mostly due to vegetation-scarce barriers formed by roadways. Continued on page 4
Kings Park Roadway Upgrades Begin By Matt Meduri In light of the revitalization efforts in Kings Park, namely the Kings Park Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), road repairs have begun. The restoration began on March 10 on Main Street, particularly curb-to-curb milling and paving restorations. This project is part of the Revitalization and Sewer Connection Initiative and is expected to “enhance road conditions, improve drainage, and create a smoother, safer driving experience for residents and visitors alike,” according to the Town of Smithtown. To minimize disruptions, night work will take place between 8:30p.m. and 6:00a.m. Minor traffic detours are expected, as the work will run along Main Street (State Route 25A) from the Nissequogue River State Park entrance to Park Avenue. An overlay asphalt paving project is scheduled for April 15.
Downtown Kings Park (Credit - Town of Smithtown)
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