On Tuesday, Jan. 21, supervisor Dan Panico will be hosting a forum for residents to learn about battery energy storage systems and their impact on our community. During the forum, qualified expert …

Five days a week at nine outreach posts throughout Suffolk County, Lighthouse Mission of Bellport serves hundreds of people by providing them with food, groceries, clothing and prayer. In 2022, …

The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale will be hosting a free book signing event on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. with acclaimed award-winning Suffolk County News journalist Sam Desmond. …

When light floods into the Avery buildings, an aura of history comes with it. The Avery Homestead County Park, 11 acres on land dating back to the 17th century, celebrated a soft opening this …

It turns out that years of watching “Jeopardy!” is helpful for something besides winning trivia nights. In the case of a trio from our area, it earned them an appearance on Amazon …

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 …

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 …

“It’s a Wonderful Life... In Patchogue” will feature many small skits from the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life” in and around the village Dec. 14 and 15. David …

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 …

Former congressman Lee Zeldin is President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the EPA, a surprising choice to some local environmentalists who hope the Suffolk County native will prioritize the …

Hewlett Avenue residents in East Patchogue recently received notification from the Town of Brookhaven for a change of zone application submitted on behalf of Kelly Builders and Development Group, …

GivingTuesday is Dec. 3, and area nonprofit organizations are hoping it will motivate people to donate. GivingTuesday is an annual worldwide event that started at the 92nd Street Y in New York …

“I’m incredibly proud of our three Division 1 commits. Their hard work and dedication to their sport and academics have truly paid off, and today, they’ve earned this incredible …

On Nov. 12, the Suffolk County Legislature passed the proposed 2025 budget from the county executive’s office. Legislator and deputy presiding officer Steven J. Flotteron (11th District) …

By Brian Curry In the interest of full disclosure, let me start out by saying I know the author personally. Stephen DeVito and myself graduated in the Patchogue-Medford High School of 1973. But …

The zany comedy, “Take a Number, Darling,” by Jack Sharkey, is a show with several mistaken identities, some interesting love triangles, and lots of laughs! Duncan Latimer, played by …