Wreaths from the Bellport Village’s annual wreath contest now adorn downtown Bellport Village poles, each hand-decorated by community members Judging will be done by a special committee and …
The Bellport Village annual parade and tree lighting took place on Saturday, Dec. 7, attracting over 1,000 people, who gathered along the parade route and on the Village Green to witness the arrival …
Recently, NYS Sen. Dean Murray presented Frank Trotta with a NYS Commendation Award for his outstanding service and dedication to the community. From his role as a village trustee to becoming the …
Bellport Richard Omelchuk was re-elected with 47 votes. There were no propositions. Blue Point Dennis McCarthy was re-elected with 46 votes. There were no propositions or other …
Local fire departments have scheduled to take the big guy in red atop their trucks to visit the neighborhood children before the big day. See below for when he might visit a street near you: …
The breakout number, “Let Yourself Go,” at the start of Gateway’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical,” with the cast and ensemble, is a gorgeous, rousing …
We hit the streets in Bellport Village on Small Business Saturday to check out some of the great gifts downtown stores are offering this holiday season. Here’s what we found. Bellport Arts …
On a beautiful but chilly morning, a large group of dedicated Bellport Garden Club members gathered together, as they do every year, to decorate the merchants’ window boxes on …
Patrons of the Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center in Patchogue filled every seat in the house, plus an extra two rows Friday night, to view “Conclave,” support the theater, and hear …
Several area fire departments are holding elections on Dec. 10. Below are the candidates and proposition information: Bellport Richard Omelchuk will be running for the only …
Every year, Bellport’s Lighthouse Mission teams up with the South Country School District’s social workers and hands out thousands of free gifts to local families in need. Each …
Anthony Zutter grew up in Centereach, within walking distance of the Middle Country Library. An avid reader, at 16 he landed an after-school job at the library shelving books. That …
In 2010, Suffolk County’s red-light camera program was authorized under New York State legislation, which allowed counties to install automated traffic enforcement systems. Through the …
There’s a reason “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” playing at The Gateway (Nov. 29 through Dec. 2), got shout-outs when it hit Broadway in 2008 and continues to rouse …
You’ve probably seen “A Christmas Story” on TV. Who hasn’t, since TBS and TNT air it for 24 hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? You remember some of the classic …
The Brookhaven Town Board last week unanimously passed a 2025 budget that raises the town portion of the average homeowner’s bill by $18 a month, or $216 for the year. Town supervisor …
Brookhaven Fire Department’s tree lighting, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. There will be hot chocolate, caroling, treats and a visit from Santa. Winter coat drive, Dec. 3 at 5-7 p.m. The …
It’s hard to imagine the Great South Bay as a crystal-clear lagoon, but over a century ago, diverse shellfish populations helped make the bay a sanctuary for marine life, and Friends of …
Sometimes a magical trajectory occurs with historic wooden boats, a whispered metaphysical call, if you will, for help over time. Maybe in Elvira ’s case, it was a wish from famed Patchogue …
The holiday shopping event began back in 2010 as a campaign for American Express. This year marks the 15th anniversary of shopping small. Small Business Saturday is now an important day for …
