Hometown Heroes

Tuesday was a cold, blustery day, but that didn’t stop Patchogue from holding its annual Veterans Day observance to honor the men and women who have served our nation. The ceremony was …

“There is a fear,” said Fr. James E. Reiss, rector-elect, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, noting his church’s pantry has seen an uptick from the most ever of 130 families two …

As more Long Island families seek aid, the Lighthouse Mission, based in Bellport, is preparing for an increased need for food, clothing, and toy donations during the Thanksgiving and Christmas …

A $175,000 grant from New York State will help Patchogue-based SEPA Mujer renovate its headquarters building on North Ocean Avenue to better serve its clients and staff. New York State Assembly …

Growing up in Babylon, Irene Stern Frielich didn’t know much about her father Walter Stern’s history. Frielich (she was Irene Stern back then) knew Walter had grown up in Germany. …

This service is for persons of all faiths, as well as those not particularly religious, who are simply seeking an hour of great music in an era of sour notes, calmness in a time of turbulence, peace …

With Thanksgiving approaching, JVC Broadcasting and its roster of six radio stations will once again host their annual food drive to support the Town of Brookhaven Youth Bureau’s INTERFACE …

Over the past 40 years, many Blue Point residents and businesses have come and gone, but a monument dedicated to the memory of those who’ve served has remained standing along Blue Point Ave. …

No doubt about it, the women chosen in assemblyman Joe DeStefano’s district as Women of Distinction—Marcelle Leis, Belinda Alvarez Groneman, Christine Mirabelli, Michelle LaMartina and …

There have been women of distinction recognized regularly. But how many men are awarded with a golf day and dinner in their honor? Councilman and deputy supervisor Neil Foley was feted with an …

In November, Dr. Dave Hensen will retire from Paumanock Veterinary Hospital in Patchogue, after 33 years. The practice will continue under new ownership. Hensen sold the practice to Veterinary …

St. John’s Greek Church in Blue Point will be hosting a Gyro Day event on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. Customers can pick up or eat in at the church’s Community Center. The event is …

With Thanksgiving approaching, the Patchogue-Medford Youth and Community Services and Lighthouse Mission in Bellport are calling on community members to make sure that every family will have a …

Suffolk Credit Union has deepened its partnership with Canine Companions, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing service dogs to people with disabilities, through a series of volunteer …

The Senior Flex group of 60 people raised their arms with stretch bands to Jennifer Franscogna’s direction on Tuesday morning, Oct. 7. Then the table, laden with cake, a 100th birthday …

Sachem east student and Girl Scout Ariel Diamond created an informational board for Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village. The project earned her the Silver Award. The board, which was installed …

The Patchogue VFW Post 2913 will be celebrating their 80th anniversary gala on Oct. 12. The gala will take place at the VFW Post 2913, 32 Edwards Street in Patchogue from 3 to 8 p.m. …

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