PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD Patchogue-Medford High School named their 2026 valedictorian, salutatorian, and essayist as Taylor Tor, Michael Russell, and Chloe Lin, respectively. “These honors …
To be a steward of the environment is honor enough, but to have the foresight for posterity takes a special kind of dedication. That dedication is a central tenet of the Boy Scouts of …
Bellport Village held their annual Memorial Day Parade at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 25, followed by a ceremony at Woodland Cemetery hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8300. Many gathered …
“Tonight’s a big night…there is going to be a little bit of a change here tonight because the community spoke loud and clear…the contingent budget is so Draconian and we lose local …
The Suffolk County Water Authority and Suffolk County have partnered to fully fund a water main extension project in the vicinity of National Boulevard in Medford and Bellport, located in the Town of …
Four seniors who were a part of the start of the Unified sports program at Bellport High School will be graduating this June. They were celebrated at the last home game on Thursday, May 21. …
Enjoying the cheery window boxes in Bellport Village that saluted the area before Memorial Day? Give a mental thanks to the Bellport Garden Club. Or thank them on the street as they tend the …
This time of year, according to the Lighthouse Mission pastor Jim Ryan, food donations decrease while the number of people in need continues to rise. The mission is in need of all types of food …
While everyone was dreaming of Christmas presents, Jennifer and Collin Preziosi had visions of homemade mozzarella and other cheeses—prosciutto, salami, capicola, breads and more items—soon to …
The Bellport Environmental Committee (BEC) held a community cleanup of Ho-Hum Beach this past Saturday, May 16, that had 38 volunteers of all ages take the ferry over. The Bellport Environment …
The Village of Bellport will be holding a general election for two trustee positions, each with a four-year term on June 16, 2026. The annual trustee salary is $5,400 The polling place is …
On Tuesday, May 19, school districts held their annual budget and board of education votes. SOUTH COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT For South Country Central school district, the budget …
Unions, MTA reach deal after three days By Connor Patton For over three days, five unions representing over 3,500 workers at the Long Island Rail Road went on strike for the first time in …
After weeks of litigation regarding the legality of his opponent’s signatures collected for the June primary, Democratic congressional candidate Pat Halpin is set to become the party’s nominee …
When composer Leonard Bernstein was contemplating ideas for the “West Side Story” score, he recalled driving on the Henry Hudson Parkway, missing an exit, and winding up under a huge causeway by …
On Wednesday, May 13, South Country Central School District superintendent Antonio Santana resigned from his position and the Board of Education immediately accepted the resignation. …
A number of veterans’ organizations, fire departments, and community members have plans to remember those who have served. Below is a compiled list to attend a local Memorial Day ceremony on …
Jacob Furino, a senior and special-needs student at Bellport High School, recently asked junior Avery Loeffler to prom. Braun asked her to prom at their Unified basketball game held at the high …
Bellport High School has announced the top 10 students of the Class of 2026. Leading the group are Gabriel Andre and Samantha Panasuk, who will serve as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, …
The South Country School District board of education election has four candidates running for two open trustee seats that will be vacated by BOE president E. Anne Hayes and Cheryl A. Felice. The …
