On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Tico’s Empanadas in Blue Point on Montauk Highway. Tico’s opened in August of last year and …

Not all heroes wear capes—some donate kidneys. Consider becoming a hero and saving a life by becoming a kidney donor, Fifty-seven-year-old Mario Gallo, from Farmingville, was diagnosed …

These Patchogue shakers and movers shared insightful and humorous comments about their   intentions for 2024. Here they are. Patchogue mayor Paul Pontieri “It’s more goals …

Marc Rauch, Bellport Village Environmental Committee Founder “We have about 140 villagers who signed up for our 1000 Yards initiative, which we started last year, and are hoping to sign on …

The Cousins Annette Guarino wants to spend 2024 relaxing and ensuring she doesn’t stress out over insignificant things. Loretta MacDonald joked that her cousin stole her resolution and …

My New Year’s Day in 2024 kicked off with a Center for Environmental Education and Discovery nature walk, led by Ranger Eric. Twenty-two people showed up at 10 a.m., raring to go. The …

Marc Adler, MD, MBA, FACP is the new senior vice president and chief of hospital operations at Long Island Community Hospital. He takes over the position from Richard Margulis, who retired from his …

The Lighthouse Mission has officially served close to 150 families with toys for Christmas after adopting the South Country School District again this year. According to pastor Jim Ryan, the team …

Arts and culture not only make Long Island a good place to live; they also contribute to Long Island’s economy. That’s the message from a new study released by Americans for the …

Last Wednesday evening, the Harbor Crab Co. in Patchogue hosted its 19th annual Kris Kringle fundraiser. This year, they raised over $150,000, which would go on to help 19 families this holiday …

Loneliness is a common theme in popular culture. It’s a staple of songs like Roy Orbison’s “Only the Lonely” or Eric Carmen’s 1975 hit “All By Myself.” …

Harmony Café and Eileen’s Home for the Holidays are gearing up to serve hundreds of holiday meals to the community this week. Harmony Café will serve a free takeout dinner at …

Earlier today, Brookhaven Town officials presented the storm damage sustained at Fire Island between Davis Park and Seaview after the coastal storm that hit on Sunday, Dec. 17 and Monday, Dec. 18. …

What better way to offer some volunteerism than to babysit an adorable puppy? But not just any puppy—an in-training Canine Companions Labrador retriever, golden retriever, or a cross of the two …

Two different social services agencies have opened in Patchogue this year. RISE Life Services of Riverhead opened a day program for adults with developmental disabilities, which it operates from …

LI Arts announced that Long Island’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $330 million in economic activity in 2022, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 …

The Village of Patchogue held its annual community menorah lighting at Capital One Plaza on Saturday night, which was the third night of Hanukkah. Mayor Paul Pontieri and Village trustees Jack …

On Dec. 7, supervisor Ed Romaine (center) and town clerk Kevin LaValle (left) celebrated the first night of Hanukkah at the annual Community Menorah Lighting ceremony at Brookhaven Town Hall in …

The Kiwanis Club of Patchogue, in collaboration with EliteFeats, held its annual Santa’s 5K Toy Trot on Sunday, and the rain didn’t deter the close to 700 runners and walkers. This …

Brookhaven Town Menorah Lighting, Thursday, Dec. 7 The town will host their annual menorah lighting at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. …