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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In this frenetic world, you need antioxidants. As in Italian meat sauce. And meatballs. And salad with green antioxidants. Also, don’t forget dessert (maybe a cannoli). The Rotary Club of …

The Patchogue Fire Department hosted its annual car show in honor of former fire chief Paul Felice. The car show featured classics, muscle and sports cars, as well as fire apparatuses and …

County Legis. Dominick Thorne, the chair of the legislature’s Fire, Rescue and Emergency Preparedness Committee and first responderw himself, successfully proposed and passed legislation to …

Even as a youngster, Michael P. Murphy had a highly developed sense of right and wrong. As a student at Saxton Middle School, Murphy stepped in to stop a group of bullies from harassing another …

Adults who were around in 2001 have sharp memories of where they were when American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 hit the Twin Towers. Frank Trotta was Bellport’s mayor back …

According to mayor Maureen Veitch, who is serving her first full term as of July of this year after filling the term-limited seat of longtime mayor Ray Fell, who retired in 2023, as part of her …

The Rotary Club of Patchogue will hold a Monte Carlo Night at Fireman’s Park, in Patchogue, on July 16, to raise money for causes in the Patchogue area. To promote the event, Paul Moran, …

Feast of St. Liberata to be held on Saturday, Sept. 6 By Nicole Fuentes The favorite feast with al fresco dining, food trucks, and zeppoles is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6, after the St. …

World War II veteran John “Harry” Kellers celebrated his 100th birthday in style on Sunday, June 29, in East Patchogue. The birthday bash was held at a waterfront lot on Salt Meadow Lane, …

Known for his commitment to the community, Dennis Smith oversaw countless revitalization projects and obtained millions of dollars in grant funding. He served as the executive director of the …

For many, Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of summer, and many boat owners are taking their maiden voyage for the season. To mark the occasion, Fr. Kevin Smith from Our Lady of the …

Save the Great South Bay held its annual Oyster Shindig on May 2 at Coastal Kitchen on Main Street in Bay Shore. Those in attendance got to support a local nonprofit while enjoying fresh local …

By Gary Haber The Sipp Avenue park that includes the Patchogue-Medford youth soccer complex is looking a lot cleaner, thanks to the efforts of members of Staff Sgt. Keith Bishop Veterans of …

Bay Shore construction company owner Jim Nazzaro is building and donating a new dorm wing at the Canine Companions headquarters in Medford. Construction on the $3.5 million project has already begun. …

Midway through her talk at Temple Beth El of Patchogue on Sunday, Mireille Taub paused and held up a tattered child’s shoe. Taub was the featured speaker at the synagogue’s third …