(Re)-introducing the United Methodist Church

Sunday service at the Bellport United Methodist Church has just ended, but none of the roughly 40 families in attendance are running to the exit, instead, they’re enjoying light refreshments …

Bomb threat at Pat-Med's South Ocean Middle School

Earlier today, parents were issued ParentSquare messages from the Patchogue-Medford School District to the district community regarding this morning's bomb threat at South Ocean Middle School. …

Chamber names new executive director

Silvana Aloisio of Bohemia has been named the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director. Aloisio will now take the place of longtime and beloved executive director …

Abbondanza! St. Liberata celebrates its 57th year

The annual Patchogue Italian Feast of St. Liberata headed to Main Street in Patchogue Village for its 57th year. After being canceled due to a rainy weekend, the event was finally held on Sept. 14, …

Gateway’s haunt is back!

The haunt begins Friday, Sept. 27 and run through Nov. 2 at the Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse in Bellport. Have your senses jarred, at Long Island’s number one haunted …

Pat-Med football preps for Friday’s season opener

Patchogue-Medford scrimmaged at Huntington on Sept. 6 in the Raiders’ final tune-up before they open the season Friday at Connetquot. The Raiders looked sharp as receivers Thomas …

PATCHOGUE VILLAGE

Oyster Ball honors fiercest advocates for bay preservation

On Saturday, Sept. 14, local environmental nonprofit, Save the Great South Bay, held Oyster Ball 2024 at the Mansion at Timber Point. The mission of Save the Great South Bay is to sustainably …

Get your tickets to the Doo Wop Project

The Doo Wop Project plans to bring their unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts for a return appearance on Oct. 12. …

LI Community Hospital introduces interactive tablets

In an ongoing effort to enhance patient experience, Long Island Community Hospital has unveiled a new digital tablet system called MyWall, a full-service electronic system allowing patients to …

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Disney’s ‘Frozen’ coming to the Gateway

For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s “Frozen” includes all …

Fall happenings coming soon!

The villages of Patchogue and Bellport are gearing up for a monthlong celebration of fall. If you seek crisp air, pumpkins and decorating, look no further: SCARECROW CONTESTS Preregistered …

Guinevere goes gaga at Gateway

Remember “Camelot”? That famous Lerner and Lowe musical about noble King Arthur, his queen Guinevere, the knight Lancelot who falls in love with her, the formation of a just Round …

Bellport holds 9/11 ceremony

The Village of Bellport, Bellport Fire Department, and South Country Ambulance commemorated the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a sunset ceremony at Bellport Village Marina on …

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Patchogue commemorates Sept. 11 anniversary with moving ceremony

The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were a special place to retired U.S. Air Force Col. David Lange. Lange grew up on Long Island, graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy, and spent 34 …

Gateway’s haunt is back!

The haunt begins Friday, Sept. 27 and runs through Nov. 2 at the Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse in Bellport. Have your senses jarred at Long Island’s No. 1 haunted attraction, …

Local baking coach wins competition

Earlier this month in Philadelphia, Pa., the Baking Coach, a local Long Island women-run business, won SCORE’s annual 60th anniversary Pitch Competition. The Baking Coach is an educational …

Appreciating our furry friends during National Service Dog month

The tremendous extent to which service dogs give independence to people with disabilities cannot be overstated. These incredible working dogs are professionally trained to change the lives of those …

ARTS

Holtsville author writes of daughter’s autism journey in new book

By Gary Haber There’s a saying that goes, “If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with …
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Annual fundraiser for pediatric brain cancer

This year, William’s Chalk the Walk’s eighth annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Blue Point …
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An art show hidden in paradise

Three cottages without addresses stand on the western fringes of Fire Island Pines. And as the thousands of visitors who call the …
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SPORTS

Annual Old-Timers’ Game

The Village of Patchogue Parks and Recreation Department held the 41st annual Old-Timers’ Game last weekend. A total of 40 …
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Marty Lyons on hand for mental illness fundraiser

On Monday, Sept. 10, a great time was had by all at the Dublin Deck in Patchogue to support an important cause: Sacking Mental Illness …
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New York Islanders to host hockey clinic at Patchogue YMCA

The Isles Street Hockey Clinic is coming to the Patchogue YMCA starting Sept. 25. Participants who register now will receive a voucher …
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Brookhaven News

Come to the Hispanic Heritage community event!

Latino or not, anyone is invited to come celebrate the Greater Patchogue Chamber’s Latino Leadership Connect’s sixth annual Hispanic Heritage event, for free, at the Patchogue Theatre for …

Pat-Med goes back to school

Earlier this month, the Patchogue-Medford School District enjoyed welcoming students, families, administrators, faculty, and staff to the 2024-2025 school year. This year’s district theme …

Raising awareness and research funds for dystonia

About 130 people turned out Saturday at the Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center to walk to raise money for a cure for a rare, debilitating movement disorder. Long Island Dystonia Zoo Day …

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Another Bradstock! Another happening!

Thirty-one years of great vibes, great music and above all, great spirit of the community! Bradstock XXXI, calling itself “the other one,” the different one, stems from Bud, chief of …

Fifth Precinct inspector retires after over three decades in service

Fifth Precinct inspector John Sumwalt, 52, plans to retire from his post as commanding officer later this month. “It was a hard decision for me as I feel I truly have more I can still …

Patchogue’s Eugene Perry elected president of State Firefighters Association

Veteran firefighter Eugene J. Perry, 66, of Patchogue, was recently elected president of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) at its 152nd convention held in Niagara Falls, …