News Nearby: Man Killed in House Fire, Sandy Recovery Work Continues

Babylon Village

Alice Vanderveldt, who has served as a member of the Babylon Village Board of Trustees for over 17 years, announced her resignation at a board meeting on November 14th. Read the story on Babylon Village Patch.

Deer Park-North Babylon

Hurricane Sandy has further delayed construction of Texas Roadhouse in Deer Park, a company spokesperson said Thursday. The opening is now pushed to summer 2013. Read the story on Deer Park-North Babylon Patch.

Half Hollow Hills

A Dix Hills man was pulled from a house fire Thursday afternoon and pronounced dead at the scene, Suffolk Police said. Read the story on Half Hollow Hills Patch.

Lindenhurst

At the end of the open portion of its business meeting in the nearly empty auditorium of the Lindenhurst High School on Wednesday night, the Lindenhurst Board of Education reset its plans to have FEMA representatives meet with the public. Read the story on Lindenhurst Patch.

Patchogue

Parking meters are making their way back to Patchogue Village. More than a decade after they were removed, the Village Board is set to seek out bids to install a metered parking system for about 370 parking spots on Main Street, S. Ocean Avenue and the Church Street lot. Read the story on Patchogue Patch.

Sachem

The Sachem East Field Hockey team capped its remarkable four-game playoff run with a victory over Massapequa to earn its second Long Island Championship title in a row. Read the story on Sachem Patch.

Sayville-Bayport

It only took a Facebook posting to kick-off what is now a massive, well-organized Hurricane Sandy relief effort in Sayville that is helping families from Mastic Beach to the Rockaways, as well as volunteer out-of-state rescue workers. Read the story on Sayville-Bayport Patch.

West Islip

The first day of winter is more than a month away, but West Islip School District officials are likely hoping for a season with little snowfall. Read the story on West Islip Patch.