Village trustees vote down Cornerstone

After a decision was made by the Suffolk County Planning Commission and submitted to the Patchogue Village trustees, the board decided to vote down the Cornerstone special permit application for the …

County planning “disapproves” Cornerstone development

The Suffolk County Planning Commission officially released a disapproval recommendation for the proposed 50-unit apartment complex and marina dock along the Patchogue River on Mulford Street in …

Dems: Money’s there for Nature Discovery Center

A place for kids to climb? A music station? A space for mud pies? You betcha! A place where youngsters can emulate these nature activities is planned on the east side of new Bayport-Blue Point …

Almost ready for the coffee vendor and more

The permeable pavers cut an impressive swath in the 75-car western parking lot where the electric car charger sits. They also grace the entryway. “That took care of a lot of rain last …

What happened to the $3M for idling trains?

Back in 2018, former assemblyman Dean Murray, then-assemblyman, now congressman Andrew Garbarino and Sen. John Flanagan announced a total of $3 million awarded to the Patchogue Village train station …

Brookhaven agrees to FIMP plan

Brookhaven Town has officially signed onto the $3 billion Fire Island to Montauk Point (FIMP) project after calls for clarification were voiced in a letter that resulted in a visit from Sen. Chuck …

COVID-19

Peconic Bay Medical Center hosts COVID vax site at William Floyd High School

Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC) recently announced it will partner with the William Floyd School District to host a vaccination …
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Suffolk County, SBU to host virtual COVID-19 vaccine Q&A

Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Suffolk County Office of Minority Health and Stony Brook University Medicine may be able to …
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Sen. Gillibrand seeks to slice price of prescription drugs

The financial burden caused by the pandemic has left thousands of senior citizens – who make up about 16 percent of Suffolk …
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Patchogue News

YMCA gives campers a reason to rise and shine

After a summer of fewer-campers-than-usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Patchogue and Brookhaven Roe YMCA is back in full swing, with four sessions of outdoor activities and indoor games as part of …

A promenade to the arts

The Village of Patchogue Community Development Agency has applied for another round of Suffolk County Down Town Revitalization grant funding. If awarded, the Community Development Agency (CDA) will …

New street sweeper for Patchogue Village

The current 15-year-old street sweeper, according to Patchogue Village trustee Sal Felice, has been in such disrepair that the village has been receiving complaints. During the last board meeting, …

Bellport News

Bellport

‘A New World’ for a new season

“Songs for a New World,” Gateway’s inaugural 2021 season musical (July 14-31), began brewing last summer, said Michael Baker, Gateway’s acting school director and associate …

A New World for a new season

“Songs for A New World,” Gateway’s inaugural 2021 season musical (July 14-31), began brewing last summer, said Michael Baker Gateway’s Acting School Director and Associate …

bellport village

Pavilion at Ho-Hum to get moved

It’s in the water most of the time. So Bellport Village is working with two movers to bring the pavilion at Ho-Hum Beach 100 to 150 yards north of where it is now. The latest version of the …

Food & Drink

Best barking coffee around

Otto, a just-over-1-year-old puppy, is the face of an exciting new brew company based in East Islip. Otto’s Coffee Shop is …
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Anniversary with a view

REVIEW- SNAPPER INN Celebrating at the Snapper Inn was made easy with the incredible waitstaff, especially if you are lucky enough …
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Cooking for a cause with four PAWS

A “Cooking for a PAWS” fundraiser was held on Main Street in Patchogue to raise money for PAWS of War and …
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Birdies approved for gaming

The Patchogue Zoning, Planning and Architectural Review boards approved the Birdies application. The new golf simulation business is …
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Bellport Day is set for later this month

The Bellport Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting their annual Bellport Day celebration. The Village of Bellport approved …
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Must-visit places for a summertime walk in Bellport Village

Bellport Village is a summer staycation destination worth exploring—and it looks like this summer might be another one …
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Brookhaven News

The fifth on the fourth

This Fourth of July was celebrated on the Carmans River by over 50 guests on the fifth annual Fourth of July Paddle. The relatively new tradition allows attendees to leisurely paddle along the …

Sand mining and Long Island groundwater

On July 6, the Department of Environmental Conservation held a virtual meeting to receive input from the public before they conduct a three-year study on the potential for impacts to groundwater …

Town to close beaches in pools in preparation for Tropical Storm Elsa

In anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa on Long Island, the Town of Brookhaven has announced that all Town Pools and Beaches will be closed on Friday, July 9. The storm is expected to …

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Suffolk News

‘Goat’ out of here!

For the first time ever, the Patchogue Village Parks & Recreation Department successfully offered goat yoga. There are additional dates in July and August for $15 per class. The goats and …

County wins historic opioid settlements

Settlement agreements with several defendants in the county’s pending opioid litigation were reached last week. They included Rite Aid, offering $1.5 million; CVS, offering $3.5 million, plus …

Field Day focus

The Suffolk County Radio Club recently hosted Amateur Radio Field Day in Shirley, an annual, nationwide event where amateur radio operators—also known as “hams”—attempt to …