Village officials cut Alive After Five short

Those of you preparing for June’s first Alive After Five of the seasons, will now also need to be prepared to leave a half hour earlier at explicitly 9 p.m. rather than the usual 9:30 p.m. …

Bellport remembers those who served

At the crossroads of Bellport Lane and Bell Street, the spirits of celebration and remembrance came together at the Bellport Village Memorial Day parade to pay tribute to those that died serving our …

Patchogue remembers its fallen

Veterans’ groups in Patchogue marked Memorial Day on Monday with a parade and a ceremony honoring U.S. servicemen and women who gave their lives defending our nation. Spectators lined both …

Meet the Candidates to be hosted by The Long Island Advance

Former Village of Bellport trustee Maureen Veitch will be vying for the position of mayor against Kieran Murphy for a two-year term, replacing term-limited and longtime mayor, Ray Fell. The …

An educated boater is a better boater

With the beginning of boating season underway and summer right around the corner, Long Island residents are boarding their boats and hitting the water. Despite packing snacks, sunglasses, and …

Bellport's strongest turned Suffolk's finest defeats seasoned champion

On Saturday, May 13, the Paramount Theater in Huntington was sold out for the main event of the evening hosted by Star Boxing: a showdown with undefeated Bellport-boxer, Alex “El Toro” Vargas …

PATCHOGUE VILLAGE

Splash pad nearing completion

Despite the Patchogue Village Beach Club’s pool opening on Saturday, June 24, the splash pad hit a few snags, which will cause it to open a bit later than expected. The splash pad, according to …

Residents blame business for Cedar Avenue traffic concerns

M&D Auto Repair and Towing has been located at 46 Division Street in Patchogue Village for decades. The business, according to Cedar Avenue residents, parks cars in the street and on the …

100 years later

Opening day for the theatre, which was then known as Ward & Glynne’s Theatre, was May 23, 1923. In celebration of the momentous 100th anniversary, the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing …

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Cleanup at Ho-Hum Beach

Bellport Environmental Committee folks were busy this Saturday cleaning up Ho-Hum Beach from litter. Fifty-six Earth enthusiasts showed up, requiring two ferry trips, to pick up trash. There were …

Bellport Village

Grand Opening of Oasis Realty Group

The Grand Opening of Oasis Realty Group was celebrated recently in Bellport Village. On hand to celebrate the event were family, friends, Bellport Chamber of Commerce members, local elected …

Bellport Village

They’ve got your back with flowers

By 8:30 a.m., there was already a small crowd in front of Bellport General Store, where Fabian Bernal and Justin Van Fleet's Good Morning Bellport pop-up was stationed. Bunches of creamy …

Country club license extension to be determined by next administration

It was another packed night at the Community Center, mostly in anticipation of how the Bellport Village Board would vote on the draft South Country Catering Inc. license extension. Deputy mayor …

Bellport

Bellport chapeaux steal the show!

Stephanie and Abigail Pirozzi were first on the scene at Saturday’s Bellport Easter Bonnet and Crazy Hat Parade. Stephanie is a Bellport High School teacher who drove from their home in …

More Easter events this month

This year brings promises of a spring packed with Easter happenings. Below is a compiled list of some of the local events this spring. Bunny Run and Easter Egg Hunt, Patchogue Village The 23rd …

Draft Country Club Caterer License Agreement draws a crowd

Bellport residents took up almost every seat at the Community Center Monday night, not only to learn about the village’s tentative budget, but also about the draft South Country Caterer License …

Unleash your hat groove for this parade

Get that outrageous, imaginative hat ready for Bellport’s Easter Bonnet Crazy Hat Parade on Saturday, April 8. Get your kids ready. Your dogs. Your moms and grandmoms. Dads, uncles, …

ARTS

Congressional art contest winners celebrated

On Saturday, May 20, Artspace, with gallery leader Tracy Todd Hunter, hosted the submitted artwork for congressman Andrew …
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Library hosts book signing for children’s program educator

On Saturday, May 13, the Friends of the Bayport-Blue Point Library hosted a book signing for local author and program educator at the …
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‘View From Above’ praised from down below

As maps offer a preview and a guide, usually to unknown places, the romanticism is often inspired, but not forefront, in the visual …
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SPORTS

Local collegiate sailors compete in national championships

Fans of sailing will be able to see some of the best college teams in the nation up close when the Inter-Collegiate Sailing …
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Pat-Med’s season ends with playoff loss to Commack

Patchogue-Medford’s playoff run ended Monday in a loss to No. 1-seed Commack in the Suffolk Class AA championship …
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Pat-Med flag football’s first-ever season ends in championship loss

It’s been a storybook year for Patchogue-Medford’s girls flag football team. Playing in its first season, No. 2 seed …
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Brookhaven News

DEC completes $1.7M marsh restoration project

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the completion of construction on a marsh restoration project at Fireplace Neck Tidal Wetland …

Residents oppose short-term rentals amendment

The Brookhaven Town Board meeting on May 4 held a discussion of proposed legislation regarding transient rentals (fewer than 28 days as described by NYS code) within the town. According to deputy …

A guide dog reveal

Brookhaven Great South Bay Lions had the honor of hosting Caitlyn Michiels and her dad, Matt, at their monthly Lions Club meeting. Great South Bay Lions, through their fundraising efforts, …

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Suffolk News

Steamy summer streaming

**MILD SPOILER ALERT** As the warmer weather rolls in, Netflix has heated up its pairings of chemistry-laden couples to watch, in both creation and self-destruction. Two …

Elected officials speak out against placement of migrants in Suffolk

Suffolk County town supervisors and legislators have made their opinion, cautioning against retention of migrants to be placed in Suffolk County, known. In a joint-statement by the Suffolk …

Fantasy Camp Reunion

The “Boys of Summer” we are not. More like the “Guys of Early Autumn.” But in the winter of 2006 (see how I’m using all the seasons here?) I met each of these guys for …