Multiple protests held in front of congressman’s office

BY SAM DESMOND This past Saturday, April 19, protestors took to demonstrating in front of congressman Andrew Garbarino’s (R-2 nd District) office in Patchogue. Part of the …

Impressive start for PM softball

Patchogue-Medford’s softball program has come a long way in a short time, and if early results are any indication, there’s no telling how far the Raiders will go this spring. Three …

All you needed was a hat, a smile, a tail wag

Trust Bellport Village to come out en masse for a parade, specifically, the Easter Bonnet Crazy Hat Parade, on Saturday. Some, like Pat Pagnotta from Park Slope, made a statement with her …

Preliminary South Country school budget calls for layoffs

Faced with a projected $3.2 million budget gap and rising costs for transportation, health insurance and special education, the South Country Central School District administration has proposed …

Patchogue Pride turns into non-profit with upcoming events

Patchogue’s third annual Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, June 8 at noon. The parade will run down Main Street from Route 112 west towards Blue Point. “Imagine a Patchogue …

Bellport Beautification Committee wants you

Get your Earth Day groove thing on and volunteer on April 26 at 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at Village Hall with Bellport’s Beautification Committee. “We’re doing it in honor of Earth …

PATCHOGUE VILLAGE

Richard Kind is kinda famous, but not really

The veteran actor dishes about a near 50-year brush with celebrity at the Patchogue Theatre on May 18 By Gary Haber Richard Kind isn’t famous. He’s more famous …

Patchogue village board passes budget

Patchogue Village trustees on Thursday, April 17, passed a $19.4 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 that will raise taxes by 1.9 percent, or $45 for the typical Patchogue homeowner. The …

Great South Bay Music Festival returns for 17th year

The Great South Bay Music Festival, “Long Island’s Music Fest,” is thrilled to announce that they are back and bigger than ever for the 2025 season. The four-day …

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Bellport Village

The check is coming for your community center

Bellport Village mayor Maureen Veitch got the good news about Community Center renovations last Thursday. “It was confirmed last week,” she said. “We will get the money originally …

MY TURN

The Great American Novel

The late Chuck Anderson, my colleague here at the Advance , my editor with Fire News, the Bellport-based trade paper for the fire and EMS audience and a published author himself, was always quick to …

Let’s get physical!

As the weather warms, it’s important to follow doctor-recommended safety tips on how to effectively prepare your body prior to diving into golf, pickleball, softball or other warm-weather …

Two local women, one great night

Listening to a silent muse, Blue Point’s Mary Bailey and Bellport’s Isabella Rossellini both steadily sought actions to improve their communities. Their endeavors kept going over the …

Bellport

An opening with John Perreault

Mark Van Wagner and Tonja Pulfer of Marquee Projects gallery in Bellport discussed John Perreault’s work at their opening last Friday. Perreault, who died in 2015, was an art critic at The …

Managing chaos

Emergency responders were at the ready. A triage area was already cordoned off. Ambulances were lining up in the parking lot. The ferry, followed by several emergency boats with their lights …

Bellport St. Patrick’s Day parade returns after five-year absence

When the Bellport Fire Department’s St. Patrick’s Day parade stepped off at 11 a.m. on Saturday from Second Street and Station Road, it marked the return of the popular community event …

Student makes time for studies, pageants and volunteering

St. Joseph’s University student Devin Walsh had a big night last month when she participated in the Miss New York International pageant in Princeton, N.J., and was crowned Miss New York …

ARTS

Lighthouse Mission Easter Art Contest winners

Congratulations to Charlotte Saul (10th grade), Melda Zarpli (eighth grade), Eunice Charlestin (third grade), and …
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Community art tent

The tent Khayma has long been the primary dwelling for the Sahrawi people of Western Sahara. It provides an ideal …
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Local author pens children’s book about her late brother

Rachel Raysor-Henry remembers her late brother Kevin as an energetic, confident child whose smile and energy could light up a …
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SPORTS

A rebuilding year for Bellport lacrosse

This season has been a rebuilding year for the Bellport varsity boys lacrosse team. Some key players from last year’s team …
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Pat-Med lacrosse shows grit in close 8-5 loss to Northport

It was a meeting of undefeated teams on April 9 when the Patchogue-Medford Raiders girls lacrosse team traveled to Northport to take …
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Patchogue-Medford abuzz with Stroman addition

There’s quite a buzz surrounding Patchogue-Medford High School’s baseball program this spring, with the addition of …
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Brookhaven News

Breast is best

For many women, the most sacred moment in their lives is when they first connect with their child. Playing an integral role in that connection is how to nurture your child and Julie Moran Ocon, …

Habitat for Humanity home under construction in North Bellport

Habitat for Humanity of Long Island earlier this month began construction of a home in North Bellport, which will be its 249th on Long Island and its 103rd in the North Bellport and East Patchogue …

Free egg hunt, petting zoo at Corey Beach Easter weekend

The Blue Point Elementary School PTA and Dave Chiarella of Bodhi’s Beach Shack will be teaming up for the second Hoppy Easter Celebration on Saturday, April 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Corey …

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Suffolk News

Champion of Diversity

Legis. Dominick Thorne recently honored Jesse Sangiovanni as the 7th Legislative District’s Champion of Diversity. “Mr. Sangiovanni is a pillar of our community who gives of himself …

Peace reigns here

From towering Mount Križevac (Cross Mountain) and Podbrdo (Apparition Hill), part of the mountain range that surrounds this small pilgrimage village, to the bells calling the faithful to recite the …

Earth Day

An annual celebration that raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. The first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970. Doing our part, Save The …