Bellport shooting suspect at large; motive unknown

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a shooting that killed a man in North Bellport last on Tuesday, Sept. 29. A 911 caller reported that a man was shot at Robert …

New art exhibit explores the psychology of apparel

The cauliflower General Tso’s, donated by local restaurant, Standard Rec, was a hit amongst the crowd.

On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Patchogue Arts Council held the opening reception for their new exhibit, “Dis-dressed,” which will be on display until Dec. 6. The group exhibition was developed by …

Nature calls you on Saturdays at CEED

CEED education coordinator and guitarist Karrthik Pitchayan and event coordinator Ashley Alaia hold animal ambassadors Albert, the red-footed box turtle, and Romeo, the Netherland dwarf rabbit.

Albert, the red-footed box turtle, was pretty regal posing for his photo shoot. So was Romeo, the Netherland dwarf rabbit. Both are among the animal ambassadors waiting to see you on the Center for …

Boat parade theme announced!

The 30th annual, oldest Christmas boat parade on Long Island will take place on the Patchogue River on Nov. 21 and 22 with a Dolly Parton-inspired theme, chosen by the public on Facebook, of “A …

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ grand marshal announced

Ken Dobbins has been officially selected as this year’s “It’s a Wonderful Life in Patchogue” grand marshal. The second annual event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. …

Colonials celebrate delayed homecoming

Senior Christian Hobson celebrates his second quarter touchdown with junior Macwis Jean.

This year’s homecoming celebration looked a little bit different due to the weekend’s nor’easter, but it was nevertheless a fantastic show of William Floyd spirit that began with the pep rally …

PATCHOGUE VILLAGE

Come celebrate the library’s 10th anniversary!

On Saturday, Oct. 10 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., the Patchogue-Medford Library’s Carnegie Library branch on the corner of West Main Street and West Avenue, will host a community celebration for their …

An A.I. agent named ‘Wren’ pitched The Long Island Advance a 700-word ‘story’ it wrote to make ends meet.

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 …

Linda Locantore sitting in a classic car waving at the public.

The sun shines bright for St. Liberata

Patchogue hosted its 59th annual Italian feast of Saint Liberata on Saturday, filling the streets with music, dance, lots of pizza, wine, and devotion. Postponed from the previous week’s …

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SPORTS

Victory for the homecoming game!

On Saturday, Oct. 3, Bellport High School held its annual homecoming game. The Clippers won their game against Deer Park with a final score of 22-14. With a record of 1-3, this is the first …

Groceries take you around the world

After much anticipation, the new grocery store in Bellport, Fine Fare, had its opening on Friday, Oct. 2. The supermarket, located on 115 South Country Road, was bustling with customers. The …

What’s on the ballot this November

There’s only a month until Election Day and your hometown newspapers will be publishing profiles on local races throughout October. Here’s what’s on the ballot across the South Shore of Suffolk …

Golf course woodlands best to hunt deer

Bellport Village held their bimonthly trustee board meeting on Monday, Sept. 28. All trustees were present as were the mayor Maureen Veitch and deputy mayor Nathan Rohrmeier. The meeting began …

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Architect David Miller with studio artist David Ebner. Miller will give a talk with Ebner on his new book, “Art & Furniture: An Oral History of the American Furniture Movement,” at the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Museum on Oct. 3.

A furniture and design architect debuts his new book

Architect Dennis Miller, who founded DM New York, showcasing artist and architect-created furniture embodying modern design, will be discussing his new book, “Art & Furniture: An Oral History …

Isabella Rossellini will give a talk about her father’s films at Plaza Cinema this Saturday.

Isabella Rossellini celebrates her father’s films and St. Francis

“If someone like St. Francis lived today, would we recognize his sainthood, or view him as eccentric?” That profound question was asked by Isabella Rossellini during an interview about St. …

Friday night before the storm at Corey Beach. This photo was taken on Sept. 25.

Nor’easter floods coastal communities, leaves thousands without power

A nor’easter struck the region last weekend, bringing high rainfall, wind gusts, and flooding. From Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27, inches of rain poured down on communities and wind …

Senior four-year starter Caitlin Maragioglio scored the Clippers’ first goal of 2026.

SPORTS

Youthful Bellport focused on development

After boasting a senior-dominant roster last season, Bellport’s girls soccer program is in a transition year with first-year head coach Chuck Maragioglio, who served as an assistant for the past …

ARTS

Conflicts and cocktails at the Clare Rose Playhouse

Theresa Rebeck’s “Sunday on the Rocks” is a comedic drama about the difficult choices that shape our lives. Beneath its sharp …
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Famed actress to present her father’s films exploring legacy of St. Francis

Isabella Rossellini, an internationally acclaimed actress, will host a series of films on Oct. 3 at the Plaza Media Arts Center to …
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Remembering Dwight with an art scholarship

When Dwight Trujillo, 83, owner and artisan of The Village Silversmith, died on Aug. 25 at his home in East Moriches, it was as if a …
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SPORTS

‘Preserving the story of local athletes’

On Monday, Sept. 28, the Patchogue-Medford Public Library unveiled a new exhibit featuring Patchogue-Medford athletes with the Suffolk …
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Village celebrates long history of sportsmanship

The Village of Patchogue’s Parks and Recreation Department hosted their 43rd annual Old Timers’ Day Softball Game earlier this …
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Walt ‘Clyde’ Frazier surprises young basketball players

Basketball royalty Walt “Clyde” Frazier surprised a small crowd of teenagers and longtime fans when he made an unexpected …
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Brookhaven News

‘Who are these people?’

I just finished the New York Times preview of the upcoming fall season. You know, what’s coming up in the next few months in television, cinema, theatre, music, books, etc. … I finished all …

Hotel proposal includes 136 rooms, up from 122

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the Village of Patchogue held their monthly planning board meeting at Patchogue Village Hall. Presiding over the meeting was planning board member Dennis Logan as chairman …

St. Joseph’s University awarded $2.1M grant

St. Joseph’s University, New York (SJNY) announced it has been awarded a $2.1 million grant from the Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP), also known as Title III, …

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Suffolk News

A Nashville experience: Where country meets rock-n-roll

A true one-of-a-kind experience on Long Island, Daisy’s Nashville Lounge opened the doors to their first location in Patchogue with the odds against them in 2020, shutting down only two days after …

‘We’re making great progress’ on climate goals

A meeting of the Climate Smart Communities Task Force was held at Patchogue Village town hall on Monday, Sept. 21. Chairperson Jonathan Keyes was happy to announce that measures taken had been …

Battle for Suffolk Democratic Committee set for Sept. 22

Rich Schaffer, supervisor of the Town of Babylon, has chaired the Suffolk County Democratic Committee for 26 years, mostly unchallenged. But Southold Town Democratic chair Kathryn Casey Quigley …