It opened its doors as Leja Beach Casino in 1945, just as World War II was drawing to a close. Legend has it that the unusual name came from the first initial of the four original owners: Lee …
I never got jumper cables for an award. Neither did my husband, Vinny. But we were feted with these handy necessities along with roses and other gifts, as well as the goodwill of an amazing …
Under a cloudless sky, the annual Hispanic Cultural Heritage Parade stepped off shortly after noon on Sunday from the corner of Main Street and Route 112. The parade wound its way west on Main …
The Patchogue Lioness Lions Club held its 21st annual Walk for a Guide Dog fundraiser on Sunday to raise money to support the training of guide dogs for the blind at the Guide Dog Foundation in …
As Gateway artistic director Paul Allan says, “We’re the anchor of the village.” Anchors provide support. But that’s what this iconic 76-year-old theater, offering …
Lakeview Cemetery, located on the corner of what is now Waverly Avenue and West Main Street in Patchogue, is a historical gem. The origin of Lakeview dates back to 1791, with its first burying …
The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library welcomed a crowd of more than 350 pop culture fans, families, and costume enthusiasts this past Saturday for the fifth annual MastiCon, the …
By Gary Haber The 1970s was the decade when female performers like Carole King, Carly Simon and Linda Ronstadt topped the charts and were a constant presence on the radio. Fans will be able …
It’s a significant moment when Richard Gere and Lily Tomlin want to be part of your film lineup. Their films were recently included in the Love Wins Film Festival 2025, which hosted 60 …
William Floyd is attempting to buck a recent trend of missing the Suffolk County baseball playoffs in an odd-numbered year and took a must-needed step with a sweep of struggling Brentwood to get back …
When “The Bone Season” was originally released back in 2013, its author, Samantha Shannon, was only 21 years old and still a student at the University of Oxford. Today, Shannon is a …
In an effort to get more visible in the community, the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce is taking the Facebook Live Fundraiser on the road. Traditionally, the chamber has held the event at …
Oh, those dancin’ feet. They tap into view as the curtain raises. It’s 1,2,3,4,5,6, 7, 8. They have to get it right because the tickets are $4.40 a seat. The …
The Village of Patchogue Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting their first Memorial Pickleball Tournament in honor of Marcia Chaskin. Alan Chaskin, the organizer of the tournament and …
Math is hard, but the biggest problems we face are not in the pages of Baby Rudin but in the lives we lead. “Proof,” at the Clare Rose Playhouse through May 11, is a highly acclaimed …
You’ll root for Peggy Sawyer, a talented newcomer who wants a Broadway break. When bad luck circumstances present themselves onstage, can she and the kids in the cast save the …
The Village of Patchogue Department of Parks & Recreation hosted their 25th annual Bunny Run for kids at Father Tortora Park on Saturday, April 19. Participants ran around the park collecting …
Trust Bellport Village to come out en masse for a parade, specifically, the Easter Bonnet Crazy Hat Parade, on Saturday. Some, like Pat Pagnotta from Park Slope, made a statement with her …
The Great South Bay Music Festival, “Long Island’s Music Fest,” is thrilled to announce that they are back and bigger than ever for the 2025 season. The four-day …
The veteran actor dishes about a near 50-year brush with celebrity at the Patchogue Theatre on May 18 By Gary Haber Richard Kind isn’t famous. He’s more famous …
