Five tips for overall Women’s Health and Wellness

In honor of Mother’s Day, we not only want to celebrate the women who give so much to everyone else, but also remind them that their health matters, too. While moms often put their families …

The Karpenteers to perform the music of the Carpenters, Carly Simon and others at South Country Library

By Gary Haber The 1970s was the decade when female performers like Carole King, Carly Simon and Linda Ronstadt topped the charts and were a constant presence on the radio. Fans will be able …

Medford VFW Post 2937 cleans Sipp Avenue park

By Gary Haber The Sipp Avenue park that includes the Patchogue-Medford youth soccer complex is looking a lot cleaner, thanks to the efforts of members of Staff Sgt. Keith Bishop Veterans of …

William Floyd BOE candidates to run unopposed

Three incumbents will be running unopposed to fill three-year term seats on the William Floyd School District’s Board of Education, including April Coppola, Lorraine Mentz, and Luis J. …

ERASE Racism to honor Pat-Med Superintendent and National Grid

ERASE Racism Acting president April Francis Taylor announced that ERASE Racism will honor—at its 20th annual benefit in June—Donna Jones, Ed.D., superintendent of schools for the …

Pat-Med names Lori Cannetti interim superintendent

The Patchogue-Medford Board of Education has tapped one of its longtime administrators to lead one of the largest school districts on Long Island as it searches for a permanent superintendent of …

PATCHOGUE VILLAGE

Inclusive film festival attracts universal crowd

It’s a significant moment when Richard Gere and Lily Tomlin want to be part of your film lineup. Their films were recently included in the Love Wins Film Festival 2025, which hosted 60 …

Patchogue Village to host POP tournament

The Village of Patchogue Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting their first Memorial Pickleball Tournament in honor of Marcia Chaskin. Alan Chaskin, the organizer of the tournament and …

Pat-Med Hall of Fame welcomes new members

The Patchogue-Medford High School Hall of Fame welcomed its eighth class of inductees—nine individuals and the 1925 Patchogue High School boys varsity basketball team—at a dinner and …

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South Country school board candidates meet the voters

All five candidates running for South Country Board of Education said Monday they support the district’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, which raises taxes by 3.48 percent and eliminates 51 …

Please keep Gateway shows going

As Gateway artistic director Paul Allan says, “We’re the anchor of the village.” Anchors provide support. But that’s what this iconic 76-year-old theater, offering …

GATEWAY REVIEW

Glamour, dancing, and music

Oh, those dancin’ feet. They tap into view as the curtain raises. It’s 1,2,3,4,5,6, 7, 8. They have to get it right because the tickets are $4.40 a seat. The …

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Five candidates explain why they’re running for South Country Board of Education

Five candidates are seeking election to three seats on the South Country Board of Education. The seats are for a three-year term. Whomever gets elected will face a number of challenges. The …

Bellport

SPORTS

Bellport athletic trainer earns Athletic Trainer of the Year Award

South Country School District’s head athletic trainer, Gina Harris, has a lot to be excited about. She been recognized with the prestigious District 2 Athletic Trainer of the Year Award by the …

Native tree gets planted on Arbor Day

Bellport mayor Maureen Veitch, trustee Lorraine Kuehn and Bellport Garden Club member Evonne Hammond hoisted shovels, digging a village hall home for the new white oak on Arbor Day, while a crowd of …

It’s razzle dazzle time with ‘42nd Street’

You’ll root for Peggy Sawyer, a talented newcomer who wants a Broadway break. When bad luck circumstances present themselves onstage, can she and the kids in the cast save the …

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 …

ARTS

Hundreds attend MastiCon V at MMS Community Library

The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library welcomed a crowd of more than 350 pop culture fans, families, and costume enthusiasts …
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A gripping page-turner

When “The Bone Season” was originally released back in 2013, its author, Samantha Shannon, was only 21 years old and still …
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Mathematics plus moments equals ‘Proof’

Math is hard, but the biggest problems we face are not in the pages of Baby Rudin but in the lives we lead. “Proof,” at …
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SPORTS

Pat-Med flag football races to 10-0 start

Since its inception in the fall of 2023, the Patchogue-Medford girls flag football program has thrived. The Raiders played for the …
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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 …
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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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Brookhaven News

Mother’s Day flowers are in bloom at Village Walk Senior Living

Mother’s Day celebrations were very rosy at Village Walk Senior Living in Patchogue. Residents received flowers on behalf of VikkeeDee’s Floral Design. The event was carried out on …

Don’t miss the Patchogue Ambulance Co. open house

The Patchogue Ambulance Company, located at 336 West Main Street, Patchogue, will be hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday May 18. The event will include free popcorn, cotton candy, …

The untold story of the Smith sisters and their Patchogue legacy

Lakeview Cemetery, located on the corner of what is now Waverly Avenue and West Main Street in Patchogue, is a historical gem. The origin of Lakeview dates back to 1791, with its first burying …

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Firehouses seek to boost fighter membership

As part of a statewide effort to increase volunteer firefighters, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York’s 16th annual RecruitNY campaign kicked off with a press …

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 …

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, …