The fourteenth annual Wish Gala for the Blue Point-based charity Johnny Mac Foundation was held at the mansion at Oyster Bay on Saturday, Feb. 8. With a snowstorm en route, hundreds of attendees …

Friends of Lakeview Cemeteries is a volunteer committee of the Greater Patchogue Foundation, committed “to the restoration, improvement and preservation of the historic cemeteries located on …

Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine announced that the Suffolk County Veterans Emergency Assistance Commission is now accepting applications from veterans in need of home heating assistance. …

The Town of Brookhaven honored the late Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual MLK Day of Service Luncheon on Jan. 20 with speakers and a community service project for Long Island …

Those public safety officers in the sharp white and blue patrol cars monitor activity on Patchogue Village streets round the clock. Officers can check noise decibels, issue violations and parking …

More than 80,000 veterans live on Long Island, and Suffolk County is home to the largest population of veterans in New York State. United Veterans Beacon House (UVBH) is Long Island’s largest …

At the Jan. 9 town board meeting, the Brookhaven Town Board honored the Red Knights Motorcycle Club New York Chapter 26 for co-sponsoring the annual holiday Teddy Bear Run to collect donations of new …

Worthy winners of the Long Island Advance’s annual Inspiration Awards, The Patchogue Lioness Lions Club, has given back to the community going on 42 years. “I couldn’t be …

The charm of a Norman Rockwell town, while highly sought after, is the product of a concerted, community effort that is often without the laurels or the fanfare typically associated with a beautiful …

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, …

It’s a given that when locals are informed of an honoree status, they go, “Whatttttt?!” “Yeah, pretty much,” agreed Craig Clare when he heard he and his wife Wendy …

Darrell Sumpter had a heart big enough for his family, his players, his fellow coaches and his community. The longtime youth basketball coach and William Floyd High School boys varsity assistant …

The Harbor Crab Co. hosted their 20th annual Kris Kringle Mingle at the restaurant, located on Division Street in Patchogue. All proceeds were to benefit the Kris Kringle Foundation. This …

Call it an early Christmas gift. GiGi’s Playhouse LI in Patchogue, the not-for-profit offering free services to individuals with Down syndrome, signed a contract for sale for its new home, …

Patchogue Menorah Lighting, Sunday, Dec. 29 Temple Beth-El asks the community to join them in prayer and song at the lighting of the menorah at Capital One Plaza on Main Street on Saturday, …

West Islip native Daniel Penny was acquitted earlier this week on criminal negligence charges. Jury deliberations began last week for the Penny trial which was being held in a lower Manhattan …

Town clerk Kevin LaValle and EJ’s PJs founder Patricia Poggi originally partnered five years ago to collect and distribute new pajamas to children of all ages who need them the most in his …

In June 2024, the Suffolk County Legislature approved a resolution sponsored by Legis. Chad Lennon to establish an annual recognition of a Veteran of the Year from each Legislative District. The …

Recently, NYS Sen. Dean Murray presented Frank Trotta with a NYS Commendation Award for his outstanding service and dedication to the community. From his role as a village trustee to becoming the …