East Patchogue boy and second-grader (learning at a fourth-grade level) at Verne Critz Elementary School, Kenny Zalenski Jr., 7, is currently hospitalized and in need a of a heart transplant. In …

Patchogue Kiwanis, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children in the community, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Special Projects Sweepstakes. This charitable …

Power in Heels in Patchogue will be celebrating their seventh annual event, hosted by the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce at The Sunset Harbor Club. A total of three remarkable women will …

If you see LuAnn Thompson, make sure to wish her a happy anniversary. Thompson’s business, Bellport Arts & Framing Studio, turned 20 this month, and it’s a milestone few small …

Papa Nick’s Pizzeria in Bellport Village has been a community staple for over 20 years. Sal Tauriello and his wife, Alissa took over the joint in 2001 from his father, Nick, the name behind the …

You could call Brian Stoll a Broadway superfan. The West Islip resident has the Playbill from each of the more than 300 Broadway productions he’s seen over the years, many of which are …

The set-back 11-acre Avery property on South Country Road in East Patchogue, long championed by preservationists for its rich history indelibly stamped on a boulder with family members’ dates …

Those looking to honor and remember Bellport High School teacher Art Cooley again are invited to celebrate the 13-acre Art Cooley Memorial Preserve, the new name of the former Bianchi/Weiss …

The developer of a 55-unit workforce apartment complex planned for East Patchogue hopes to break ground this fall, he said at a community meeting Monday night. David Gallo, Georgica Green …

The Town of Brookhaven has announced that the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will provide $65 adoptions during the “I-rish I Had a Home” St. Patrick’s event (March 16 …

“Trapper, this is not goodbye, it’s see you later,” Kirsten Holley said as she handed Trapper’s leash to Karen Steelman. Surrounded by loved ones and furry friends, three …

Last week, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Legis. Dominick Thorne, presiding officer Kevin McCaffrey, and Legis. Jim Mazzarella were on hand to award funding from the JumpSMART …

The little white schoolhouse survived the catastrophic Hurricane of ’38 when its steeple was blown off by gale winds. (The bell survived, though.) The Swan River Schoolhouse, in East …

For The Long Island Advance’s photo submission contest for Father’s Day, we asked the community to nominate a dad in their life who has shown strength. Here are the winners: …

This year brings promises of a spring packed with Easter happenings. Below is a compiled list of some of the local events this spring. Bunny Run and Easter Egg Hunt, Patchogue Village …

Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine said he will hold a meeting of officials of Suffolk County’s 10 towns in April to forge a regional approach to handling the disposal of the county’s …

Members of the Brookhaven Landfill Action & Remediation Group had a clear message when they met last week with officials from New York State attorney general Leticia James’s office. …

Hosted for the ninth year by Patchogue Arts Council, the Paint the Great South Bay event accepted entries for this year’s wet paint sale to be held at 20 Terry Street, in Patchogue, until July …

The historic 1858 Swan River Schoolhouse on Roe Avenue in East Patchogue is getting more respect. “They power washed and scraped it last week,” said Greater Patchogue Historical …