‘This is not a country club school district’ BY SAM DESMOND On Wednesday, March 11, South Country superintendent of schools Antonio Santana presented the district’s proposal to cut 55 …
After the departure of Trustee Steve Mackin at the end of December 2025, a seat on the Bellport Village board was left open. The Tuesday, April 7 election will have on the ballot the candidates …
The men live in postindustrial Buffalo. They lost their jobs 18 months ago at the steel plant and can’t find work. Now what? It’s not as bleak as it seems. Because sometimes …
Perhaps it’s only wearing Chanel No. 5 or still driving with what her daughters call a “leadfoot,” or keeping her Golden Age of Hollywood updo with the help of Bellport’s premier Belle Shear …
Two-time Emmy Award-winner, stage and screen actress Sally Struthers, scheduled to perform a four-week Gateway run in “The Full Monty,” spoke recently to the Advance, with executive artistic …
Send us your pictures of it melting away. We have had several people make their guesses as the contest is officially closed! Now we wait for the snow to be totally and completely gone. …
What’s the difference between an Irish wake and an Irish wedding? One less drinker. Or so the joke goes. But in the Patchogue Rotary’s case, there will be two very live honorees being …
The Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) hosted a webinar last Thursday, March 5, to discuss the impacts of toxic PFAS chemicals in New York, where scholars discussed their findings regarding …
Optimum Business, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, and the LIA Foundation, the 501(c)3 philanthropic arm of the Long Island Association (LIA), recently announced the …
Suffolk County Legislator Dominick Thorne was on hand to swear in the officers and directors of the Bellport Chamber of Commerce. It was also announced that member Russell Wiebelt who represents the …
A year-round go-to for Bellport Village residents and signature summer vibe for visitors, Brewport Coffee House on Main Street is a staple for the morning routine of fellow community members. …
The Long Island Advance will be hosting our first-ever sNOw Contest! After recognizing the hard work of the Bellport Village Highway Department under the supervision of Jason Crane, our …
Over 100 supporters filled the Gateway lobby in Bellport to talk to actors and directors, then took their places in the historic Barn Theater for an exuberant, sold-out Cabaret Night of songs, …
The Bellport Fire Department’s ever-popular St. Patrick’s Day parade returns for the sixth time ever held after a five-year hiatus, under chief Jason Crane’s direction. This year’s grand …
The Alegria South development in Bellport was awarded a $4.5 million grant from the state’s Long Island Investment Fund and a $13.2 tax break. The Carriage House project in Patchogue was awarded an …
Camryn Howard has been on the fast track to success since joining Bellport High School’s varsity wrestling team as a seventh grader four years ago and capturing the Suffolk Division I title at 126 …
The Village of Bellport’s Community Center has completed extensive renovations following the award of $187,500 in state grant funding, resulting in significant upgrades that will enhance safety, …
Lighthouse Mission is holding their annual free art contest to be on the cover of their Easter mailing, which goes out to thousands of people! Everyone who participates will receive a gift and have …
As temperatures continue to drop across Long Island, many of our neighbors are struggling just to stay warm. Coats, sweaters, shoes, and warm clothing are no longer a convenience—they are a …
With the sub-freezing temperatures hitting the South Shore of Long Island the past few weeks, red-nosed and chapped-lipped residents may be wishing for spring, but for iceboating enthusiasts, the …
