Isabella Rossellini film discussion at Plaza Cinema

Watch “Marcel The Shell With Shoes On,” an adorable animated film, join Isabella Rossellini, who voices the grandmother, in the post-film discussion, and support Plaza Cinema & Media …

Hochul wins Democratic primary for governor

Kathy Hochul defeated Rep. Tom Suozzi and city public advocate Jumaane Williams to win the Democratic primary for governor of New York. In a tweet posted on her Twitter account Hochul reacted to her …

Zeldin wins Republican primary for Governor

Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) issued the following statement after winning the Republican Primary for Governor of the State of New York: “I commend all of the candidates in this …

Add this one to your kid’s summer reading list

Published by the Dorrance Publishing Co., “Harry Hampton” is a new book by local author David R. Tiffany. Recommended for ages 8 to 10, it is a 68-page paperback chapter book about the …

Pat-Med hosts 143rd commencement ceremony

Hats and grad caps off to the 2022 graduating class of Patchogue-Medford High School on June 23. Black and red robes were seen across the grassy field, where the 143rd commencement ceremony took …

A walk to remember

Wearing red, white and blue graduation gowns, members of the Bellport High School Class of 2022 recently marched down the halls of their former elementary schools to both reminisce and serve as …

PATCHOGUE VILLAGE

Help Jake on his road to recovery

Local resident and Mademoiselle of Patchogue employee Jake Lipponer was in a tragic car accident on Father’s Day morning. After working multiple double shifts at work, he was on his way to …

Fourth of July parade returns!

After a two-year COVID-induced hiatus, the Patchogue Lions Club returns to host their ever-popular Main Street Fourth of July parade in the Village of Patchogue. The 75th celebration will take …

Parking spaces sold to NYU Langone

The Village of Patchogue recently sold approximately 30 spaces to NYU Langone. According to village officials, NYU is paying the appraised price of $315,000 for the lot located directly behind the …

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Bellport High School Class of 2022 graduates

Hundreds of former Bellport students stepped out onto the track at Bellport High School. They were dressed in robes of red, blue and white, and decorated with cords that acknowledged the many …

The best of Bellport High

Meet the top 10 students at South Country School District’s Bellport High School: 1.) Rianna Raghunandan—Yale University Raghunandan is Bellport High School’s Class of 2022 …

A beautiful day at the car show

The Bellport Fire Department’s Classic Car Show was held on June 26, with beautiful weather and plenty of cars.There were about 200 cars on display, music and food. It was the Bellport Fire …

SPORTS

Students commit to athletics in college

Twenty-nine Bellport High School seniors who committed to compete in athletics at the collegiate level where recently honored during a signing day ceremony. Family members, friends, and coaches …

Bellport

Mackin and Rohrmeier take two seats

The Bellport Village elections took place on Tuesday, June 21. Incumbent trustee Steve Mackin ran for re-election, unopposed, for his fourth term. Additionally, trustee Maureen Veitch did not run …

A collaboration of cardom

Maybe Uncle Ralphie had a ’68 Camaro you drooled over. Or it was cool Aunt Jennifer’s ’83 Datsun 280Z. Wow! Did that make neighbors stare! And how about that 1957 red …

South Country Library sells Post Office building

After two years of trying to sell the building, the South Country Library officially sold the Bellport Post office building located at 26 Station Road for a total of $1.1 million. Postal Realty …

A fascination with motorcycles becomes art

Motorcycles have their allure. Their sleek robustness, gleaming pieces, and roaring thrust as the rider becomes one with the machine, are all elements of danger and freedom. Ai Makita’s …

ARTS

Local author writes historical trilogy

Each week, reporter and history-lover Mariana Dominguez visits a historical location on the South Shore or attends a local lecture on …
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A new ‘egg’cellent book

Anyone looking for a book to read to their kids or grandkids this summer should pick up the new educational children’s book by …
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‘Fever Spores: The Queer Reclamation of William S. Burroughs’

William S. Burroughs is a complicated icon. A literary trailblazer who killed his wife. A revolutionary of the beat writers who came …
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SPORTS

Final plans for Roe Park revealed

The final plan for the Roe Park revitalization was announced at the Blue Point Civic Meeting on June 6 by councilman Neil Foley …
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Soccer fields coming to Bay Avenue

After years of community requests to install a soccer field within the Village of Patchogue, trustees recently announced preliminary …
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Softball team raises mental health awareness

In honor of National Mental Health Awareness month in May, coach Shannon Maloney, South Ocean Middle School health teacher, and her …
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Brookhaven News

Town begins local waterfront revitalization

On Thursday, June 9, the Town of Brookhaven held an open house at the Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center in Blue Point for the new Local Waterfront Revitalization Program funded by the New York …

A new development coming, another in home stretch, plus a major award

The additional affordable housing apartments planned for North Bellport via the new 100-unit Allegria South two-floor development with its commercial component has gotten the attention of Vision Long …

It's prom season!

Patchogue-Medford High School will once again be hosting their prom on Main Street in Patchogue Village with a pre-party mocktail hour at Veterans Park in Medford on June 13. Last year, for the …

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Suffolk News

Great South Bay Music Fest makes its comeback!

Long Island’s largest and longest-running four-day music festival is finally back. Presented by the Blue Point Brewing Co., Great South Bay Music Festival will be celebrating its 14th …

McGarry announces candidacy for 7th Legislative District

In an email to potential supporters, Ryan McGarry, a resident of Patchogue Village, declared his candidacy for Suffolk County Legislature last week. McGarry, who will be running as a …

County and SCPD prioritize school safety

On Friday, June 3, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone and the Suffolk County Police Department held a press conference highlighting the ways the police …