Election Day overview

Voting has already started across New York State for local, state, and federal races ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3. For those who haven’t gone to the polls yet, here’s a final rundown of …

Jack Coan first CFL start

In his third season of playing pro football in Canada, Sayville native Jack Coan received his first career CFL start last Saturday. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signal caller was under center in …

Pat-Med wins 10 amid injuries

The Raiders went 10-5-1 in League I and earned the No. 6 seed in the Suffolk Class AAA playoffs.

Coach Tim Trava and Patchogue-Medford hope reaching the Suffolk Class AAA boys soccer playoffs is just the first step of a prolonged season. The Raiders, spearheaded by 21 seniors, made a push …

Crowds flock to Bayport-Blue Point Community Expo

Long Island Ducks mascot Quacker Jack welcomes attendees inside the annual Bayport-Blue Point Community Expo.

Members of the Bayport and Blue Point communities crowded the Bayport Flower Houses last Wednesday to come together as “Two towns, one community” for one of the largest Bayport-Blue Point …

Windows with a view of heaven

Fr. William Hanson and longtime parishioner Joe Fuchs at the vestibule of Mary Immaculate Parish little church standing by the exquisite stained-glass replacement windows.

The windows have hues and life-size figures in different scenes only a skilled artisan listening to a calling can create. Radiant winged angels costumed in robes of brilliant colors bearing …

Mastic Beach Conservancy raises $50,000 at sold-out fifth annual Bivalve Ball

A crowd of 130 filled the Mastic Beach Property Owners Clubhouse on Saturday, Sept. 26, for the Mastic Beach Conservancy’s fifth annual Bivalve Ball, raising $50,000 for the organization’s work …

PATCHOGUE VILLAGE

‘L.I.ghts’ shine on village landmarks

The Patchogue Arts Council’s (PAC) celebrated, annual village-encompassing interactive exhibit, MoCA Lights began on Thursday, Oct 22, with some of the light projection art continuing into …

Fence variance decision adjourned to November

The Patchogue Village Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Loris family of Railroad Avenue was present for their application for a variance for their corner lot …

Patchogue Theatre appoints new board member

Brian McAuliff is the founder and principal of Bri-Tech Inc., a Bohemia-based technology integration company that has served Long Island for about 35 years. Bri-Tech designs, installs and services …

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Bellport Village

English learners interview successful immigrants

The South Country Central School Board held a workshop meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21. At the opening of the meeting, high school ENL (English as a new language)/ELA teacher Stephanie Factor …

The theme of “Stranger Things” was on display with a Demogorgon.

Which scarecrow gets your pick?

Preregistered participants picked up supplies to create their own unique scarecrow to display downtown in Bellport Village at the annual Scarecrow Contest. The scarecrows are now being displayed on …

Incumbent Republican Andrew Garbarino and Democratic candidate Pat Halpin.

ELECTION COVERAGE

Meet the candidates for NY’s Second Congressional District

Incumbent U.S. Rep Andrew Garbarino is facing a challenge from former Suffolk County executive and Democrat Pat Halpin in this November’s election. The second congressional district covers South …

ELECTION COVERAGE

New York State Assembly Third District race

State assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R, C) will be seeking re-election to his fifth term in the Third District against lifelong resident and labor leader Josh Slaughter. DESTEFANO, R, incumbent …

Bellport

New superintendent appointed through 2030

Previous district’s college-bound seniors increased by 10 percent BY SAM DESMOND Beginning Dec. 1, the South Country Central School District will have a new superintendent in Dr. …

External audit for budget deficit to be submitted to comptroller

“Today signifies the one-year culmination of a very difficult year here in South Country, that we faced significant fiscal challenges and made difficult decisions to get to where we are. I’m …

New superintendent appointed; previously investigated for beach attire criticism

Beginning Dec. 1, the South Country Central School District will have a new superintendent in Dr. Dennis P. O’Hara who will be taking over from interim superintendent, John Dolan. The term …

ELECTION COVERAGE | New York State 3rd Senate District race

Dean Murray seeks re-election

New York State Sen. Dean Murray (R, C) is running for re-election in the 3rd Senate District in the general election on Nov. 3, 2026. “I am running on my experience and my record. As a …

ARTS

‘Johnny Mac’ film screens at New York Long Island Film Festival

A short film depicting the life and courage of FDNY firefighter John McNamara, of Blue Point, who died of 9/11-related cancer in 2009, …
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Five to take a seat at the Patchogue Theatre

From its historical local charm, it its diverse lineup Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts is the place to be! Located in the …
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Gateway to lead Bellport Halloween Parade with a not-so-scary offer

Oracle’s Curse and Mr. Tickles Funhouse at Gateway Playhouse have already hosted about 5,000 visitors since opening on Sept. 25, …
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SPORTS

Wild win has Bellport in playoff contention

Surrendering five second-half touchdowns usually isn’t a recipe for success on the gridiron, but Bellport did just that under the …
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Varsity tennis wins division championship

The William Floyd girls varsity tennis team, led by two-time USTA Coach of the Year and William Floyd Athletic Hall of Famer Dave Pia …
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William Floyd to name football field after former coach Paul Longo

The William Floyd School District is set to officially name the Lincoln Avenue field in honor of former head football coach Paul …
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Brookhaven News

INTERFACE Thanksgiving Food Drive

Supervisor Daniel J. Panico announced that the Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services Youth Bureau Division will hold its Annual INTERFACE Thanksgiving Food Drive from Oct. 13 through …

Meet the candidates for State Assembly District Seven

Two candidates are running for N.Y. State Assembly District Seven, which is open as incumbent Jarett Gandolfo seeks a State Senate seat. Republican and Conservative Party candidate DawnMarie Kuhn is …

Suffolk County comptroller race

The Suffolk County comptroller seat is empty due to the current longtime incumbent, John M. Kennedy Jr. (R-Nesconset), being term-limited after serving three consecutive four-year terms. The new …

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St. Joe’s students will ‘graduate as leaders’

A pillar of community pride and rich Town of Brookhaven history, St. Joseph’s University has been a local resource as well as an international hub for its students. Founded in 1916 as St. …

American journalist reflects on his time in Russian prison

For nearly 500 days, Evan Gershkovich had little control over where he went and when he would see his friends and family. But he could still report. The Wall Street Journal correspondent, …

An A.I. agent pitched us a ‘story’ it wrote; we replied

One morning, while combing through the hundreds of press releases, newsletters, and story ideas that flood the editor’s email weekly, one pitch stood out from the rest. “I’m Wren, an AI …