Meet the candidates for NY’s Second Congressional District

Incumbent Republican Andrew Garbarino and Democratic candidate Pat Halpin.

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 …

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 …

Wild win has Bellport in playoff contention

Quarterback Horace Smith had three rushing TDs and a passing score in the Clippers’ 50-42 win at Smithtown East on Oct. 9.

Surrendering five second-half touchdowns usually isn’t a recipe for success on the gridiron, but Bellport did just that under the Friday night lights on Oct. 9 and still managed to escape Smithtown …

Funds secured for historic Avery Homestead

Suffolk County Legis. Dominick Thorne (LD 7), county executive Ed Romaine, New York State assemblyman Joseph DeStefano, and Suffolk County Parks officials, came together last week on Friday Oct. 16, …

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 …

Win $1,000 airfare voucher for your dog!

It’s the spooky soiree of the season for the pups, with Long Island Dog Owners’ Group’s (LI-DOG) annual Howl-O-Ween party at the Pine Grove Inn (One 1st Street, East Patchogue) on Sunday, Nov. …

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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 …

Seniors learn about mobility courses at luncheon

On Friday, Oct. 9, the Patchogue Village Department of Parks and Recreation held a fall luncheon for seniors at their main location on Bay Avenue. Over two-dozen women attended the event that …

Zoning board weighs variance on fence height in business district

An application was made by the Loris family of Railroad Avenue to grant a variance for their corner lot property on South Street, in a D2 business district, to have a 6-foot, stepped fence erected on …

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Bellport Village

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Bellport

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 …

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 …

ARTS

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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Main Street fall window painting

About 36 Patchogue-Medford Advanced Drawing and Painting and AP Drawing students in grades 9-12 painted on Main Street windows in …
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New art exhibit explores the psychology of apparel

On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Patchogue Arts Council held the opening reception for their new exhibit, “Dis-dressed,” which will be on …
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SPORTS

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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Colonials celebrate delayed homecoming

This year’s homecoming celebration looked a little bit different due to the weekend’s nor’easter, but it was nevertheless a …
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Brookhaven News

Coastal restoration efforts draw international interest

On Oct. 14, Town of Brookhaven supervisor Daniel J. Panico and town officials welcomed representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service …

Solar panels, data centers, homecoming discussed at civic meeting

The South Country Civic Association hosted their monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, at the South Country Community Ambulance building on South Country Road. Greg Miglino Jr., chief of the South …

Great South Bay Cleanup Day Attracts a Crew of Volunteers in Patchogue

In two hours on a cloudy, cold and blustery day, the litter scattered around Tuthill’s Creek in Patchogue shrunk bit by bit. Save the Great South Bay hosted one of its many cleanups around …

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Suffolk News

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, …

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 …