A dozen elementary school youngsters ran over to get a peek at the young crab that Biba Wanni netted out of the Bellport Village marina waters last Thursday. “Why isn’t it pinching …

The Boys & Girls Club of the Bellport Area raised a record amount in sponsorships and donations at this year’s Beach Ball. The 21st annual Beach Ball to Benefit the Boys and Girls Club …

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Patchogue Arts Council unveiled the pieces for their 10th annual Sculpture Garden exhibit. The artists featured included: Eileen Palmer, Seema Lisa Pandya, Cori Matayas, and …

Aiden Heilman spent his summer selling lemonade so he could use the proceeds to give back to others. The 8-year-old from Medford donated boxes of treats to Long Island Community Hospital for the …

A new film highlighting the work of a Sayville-based group of student environmental activists got two enthusiastic thumbs-up from the audience at a screening Thursday night at the Plaza Cinema & …

Patchogue-Medford School District recently announced the addition of four new state-of-the-art turf tennis courts planned for Oregon Middle School. “The Patchogue-Medford School District …

Five-year-old Skylar Skippon recently held a lemonade stand to benefit Cohen’s Children’s Hospital outside her Medford home. This was her second annual lemonade stand, which was held on …

Patchogue Village’s 41st annual Snapper Derby will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at, Mascot Dock. Every year, young anglers take to Mascot Dock for the annual Snapper …

Los Angeles Angels’ catcher Logan O’Hoppe, who grew up in Sayville and attended St. John the Baptist High School, is thriving in his third major league season. He has 94 hits in 101 games …

The NPMYAC Little League will be offering a fall ball sandlot league for the first time ever for all Pat-Med residents. “It’s a great way to get introduced to Little League,” said …

Across the Great South Bay from Wednesday, July 31 through Friday, Aug. 2, multi-colored sails cruised along the water before the Robert Moses Bridge as they participated in the Great South Bay Yacht …

A bill to enhance school security guard training, sponsored by Sen. Monica Martinez, recently passed the New York State Senate, will be presented to the Assembly this winter and then, possibly …

The Colony Shop owners Lori Belmonte (left) and Lari Fiala (right) stand before one of the two display cases in their shop with items from the kids’ clothing store’s long history. The …

On Thursday, Aug. 2, Main Street Patchogue was transformed into a magical scene as the Family Fun Circus rolled into town. From 5 to 9 p.m., families gathered to enjoy an evening filled with …

Between the stilt walkers and dancers on Main Street in Bellport, artists, local restaurants, and other vendors lined the road at the annual celebration. Live entertainment at the stage included …

The Brookhaven Town Board, on July 18, voted to change the zoning at the former Dowling College campus in Shirley, a necessary step in a developer’s $125 million redevelopment plans that …

This summer and last, the Town of Brookhaven Department of Parks, Recreation and Sports, and Cultural Resources has been providing upgrades to Martha Avenue’s Tony Gazzola Park in North …

You’re gonna really, really love this show. “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” will hit the Gateway stage in Bellport starting Aug. 9 For one thing, it has Kaitlyn Davis …

South Country Central School District has a new athletic director, and he brings with him a track record for building successful sports teams. Martino Sottile was with the Brentwood School …

At the bustling Patchogue Pool and Beach Club, safety and inclusivity have taken a leap forward, thanks to the innovative thinking of Maria Giustizia, the director of Parks and Recreation. …