Looking to elevate your child’s soccer game?

Founder of NA4 Training, Nicholas Addamo, is a semi-professional soccer player and local Patchogue resident now offering private and group training sessions. Originally from …

Sen. Dean Murray seeks second term

Dem candidate is not actively campaigning By Nicole Fuentes Dean Murray (R,C) will be running for reelection in the NY Senate 3rd District. “I am running for reelection to …

Plans dropped for Yaphank waste transfer station

Brookhaven Rail has dropped plans to build a waste transfer station next to the Town of Brookhaven landfill in Yaphank, citing opposition and the state legislature’s repeated inaction on …

Governor seeks to end ‘excessive smartphone use’ in schools

This summer, Gov. Hochul launched the “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign to promote physical and mental health. The first-in-the-nation law is aimed at combating “addictive …

CEED gets county grant for new wastewater treatment system

Center for Environmental Education and Discovery has received a $95,250 matching grant from Suffolk County to help pay for replacing the wastewater treatment system at its Washington Lodge …

The winners of the Patchogue FD car show announced

The Patchogue Fire Department hosted its annual car show in honor of former fire chief Paul Felice. The car show featured classics, muscle and sports cars, as well as fire apparatuses and specialty …

PATCHOGUE VILLAGE

SPORTS

GiGi’s Playhouse’s inaugural 5K Run is a super hit

During a super day of fun and exercise, people from all walks of life came together to support a mighty good cause. On Saturday morning, Long Islanders of all ages gathered at Patchogue’s …

The MTA outlines its Five-Year Capital Plan

The MTA board approved its $68.4 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan on Sept. 25, which will provide the LIRR around $6 billion to purchase new trains, upgrade stations, and replace tracks, but the …

Teaching the importance of life skills

With its kitchen appliances, dining room table and pullout bed, the room off the main hallway at Barton Elementary School in Medford looks like an upscale studio apartment. But starting Oct. 18, …

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SPORTS

Bellport tops Copiague 31-21 on Alumni Day

Michael Frankie caught a touchdown pass and ran for another, leading Bellport to a 31-21 win against Copiague on Saturday on Alumni Day at Joe Cipp Field. Frankie had three receptions for 96 …

Election coverage is coming

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Though a presidential election, local elections will also include Congress, Senate, and Assembly. In New York’s 2nd Congressional District incumbent Andrew …

Area school districts moving away from class rank

Class rank is about to become a thing of the past for most seniors at two area high schools. It’s part of a trend in which some schools are eliminating the practice because they say it …

How much are our schools investing in safety?

Several of our school districts are investing and implementing safety measures by keeping up to date with the latest available technologies. However, since the start of the new school year, the …

Bellport

Fitnesse, a new fitness-minded clothing store, opens

Darian Trent’s new store in Bellport Village grew out of the 2011 Bellport High School graduate’s passion for being fit and looking good while doing it. Trent named his store …

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 …

(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 …

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 …

ARTS

Patchogue celebrates Hispanic culture

On Saturday, Sept. 21, families gathered at The Patchogue Theatre to commemorate the Sixth Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration. …
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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 …
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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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SPORTS

The Fuoco Golf Feastival for Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck

The 55th annual Fuoco Golf Feastival was recently held on Sept. 19 at Rock Hill Golf Course in Manorville, sponsored by the Rotary …
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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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Brookhaven News

Spooky celebration for dogs!

The Long Island Dog Owners’ Group is hosting their annual Howl-o-Ween Costume Contest and Pawty at the Pine Grove Inn, in Patchogue, on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 12 to 4 p.m. On the banks of …

New dedicated food pantry space to feed the hungry

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church recently held a ribbon cutting for their reopening of the food pantry at 31 Rider Avenue in Patchogue on Monday, Sept. 30. The event was a celebration of the …

Back of the ballot

For the upcoming elections, there are three ways for voters in Suffolk County to cast their ballots. Voters can cast their ballots in person during early voting or on Election Day at one of 28 …

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Suffolk News

Proposed county budget shores up cybersecurity

Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine announced the 2025 Recommended Operating Budget. This is the first county budget under Romaine since he was elected to office in 2023. “This budget …

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, …

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 …