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Thursday, June 11, 2026 ~ Volume 71 ~ Issue Number 34 ~ $1.00
Station Yards’ Second Phase Opens By Matt Meduri One of the more ambitious redevelopment projects in Suffolk just cut the ribbon on its second phase. Station Yards in Ronkonkoma is emerging as one of the largest and most transformative redevelopment projects. The new hub sits atop a site of former blight and poverty and now offers an array of rental units, mixeduse zoning for local businesses, and a village green for large gatherings and events. Situated on Hawkins Avenue right across the street from the Ronkonkoma LIRR station, a major transit hub in its own right, Station Yards is perhaps the pinnacle of transit-oriented development (TOD) in Suffolk. Continued on page 5
Coughlan family members cut the ribbon on Station Yards Phase 2B (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Town Unveils First-Ever
Serenity Gardens at Brookwood Hall By Madison Warren The Town of Islip recently unveiled its firstever Serenity Gardens at Brookwood Hall, a thoughtfully designed sensory park created to provide a welcoming and accessible outdoor space for residents of all abilities. The space features four unique quadrants, each tailored to serve the needs of specific populations, including individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, those on the autism spectrum, seniors and veterans, and residents who are visually or hearing impaired. “The Serenity Garden is a beautiful example of what can be accomplished when a community comes together with a shared vision,” said Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter (R-West Islip) in a public statement. Continued on page 10
Islip Town cuts the ribbon on the new serenity garden in East Islip (Credit - Town of Islip)
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