Who would have thought 1985 Ridgefield, New Jersey in the popular era of big hair, Masters of the Universe, club life, and rock music would offer such endearing nostalgia, but it’s the perfect …
These aren’t your mother’s Girl Scout badges! In keeping with the rapid changes in the digital age, the Girl Scouts have developed innovative new badges to spark the imagination of …
“I was born when gods walked the earth—rock gods, that is. Two months after James Dean, the original rebel without a cause, died, I came to life,” wrote British-American singer, …
In celebration of the almost completed Medford Library branch, the library will be hosting a brick paver fundraiser, made possible through The Friends of the Library. Though the details of the …
Fans of “Jersey Boys,” the monster smash musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, will get their request granted in The Gateway’s production for its 2023-2024 season. …
Unsung Heroes: Segregated Military Units East Islip Library - Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. You’ve heard of the Tuskegee Airmen, but did you know there were other segregated African American …
While it’s become a familiar trope to splash cold water on one’s face to increase alertness, it’s undeniable that frigid temperatures do engender an elevated feeling of aliveness …
Patchogue-Medford girls varsity basketball has reveled in a valiant 2022-23 winter campaign. The Pat-Med Raiders of Suffolk Division II have heralded a splendid season, proclaiming an overall record …
At William Floyd High School, John Ryan is an 11th and 12th-grade English teacher with 31 years of experience. However, some know him as Coach Ryan of the Colonials varsity girls cross country and …
The day the Long Island Advance contacted Medford resident Sal St. George, he’d already secured The Oz Museum in Wamego, Kan., for a virtual tour. Located in the historic Columbian Theater, the …
There is no better fit for the next Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce’s St. Patrick’s Day parade grand marshal spot than deacon Marty McIndoe. Not only does he take pride in his over …
For the first time in over 20 years, the Patchogue-Medford varsity cheerleading team has been invited to High School Nationals at Disney World in Florida this February. Despite having fundraised all …
Douglas Goodhart, who stars as the beloved Adam Sandler lead, Robbie, in The Gateway’s “The Wedding Singer, The Musical Comedy,” was a wedding singer in real life. “I used to …
The Bellport varsity football team is celebrating another win with four All-State players. Both Jason Hunt and Donte Phillips won 1st Team All-State, Luis Rodriguez took home 2nd Team All-State and …
We just survived “Blue Monday,” the third Monday in January, which is purported to be the gloomiest day of the year by British travel company Sky Travel. While this stat is unverifiable …
This past week, I attended the Sayville Library’s Zoom presentation of “Rumrunning in Suffolk County: Tales from Liquor Island.” The lecture was taught by Southold town historian …
In an effort to encourage members of the community to experience all their library has to offer, while also incentivizing shopping locally—and supporting small businesses—the South …
Six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Hundreds will gather at the Holtsville Ecology Site on Thursday, Feb. 2, to hear highway superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro announce Holtsville …
While New Year’s resolutions are associated with the future, they harken back to ancient times. In 2000 B.C. the Babylonians celebrated the New Year during a 12-day festival called Akitu, …
This was the first Midnight on Main since the pandemic, and revelers weren’t letting the rain dampen their spirits, as they gathered to enjoy Patchogue Village’s ahead-of-its-time and …
