Hometown Heroes

Habitat for Humanity of Long Island earlier this month began construction of a home in North Bellport, which will be its 249th on Long Island and its 103rd in the North Bellport and East Patchogue …

Congratulations to Charlotte Saul (10th grade), Melda Zarpli (eighth grade), Eunice Charlestin (third grade), and Theodore Licousi, the 2025 Lighthouse Mission Easter Art Contest …

Legis. Dominick Thorne recently honored Jesse Sangiovanni as the 7th Legislative District’s Champion of Diversity. “Mr. Sangiovanni is a pillar of our community who gives of himself …

The St. Joseph’s University, New York, Graduate Nursing Student Organization recently raised and donated funds for local food pantries at St. Joseph the Worker R.C. Church, in North Bellport, …

Last week, three Pat-Med students were acknowledged at Medford VFW Post 2937 for their outstanding essay writing in the Patriot’s Pen contest. Social studies teacher Andy Bacon had all of …

Emergency responders were at the ready. A triage area was already cordoned off. Ambulances were lining up in the parking lot. The ferry, followed by several emergency boats with their lights …

On April 4, Brookhaven Town supervisor Dan Panico (center, left) and deputy supervisor/councilman Neil Foley (center, right) stopped by Corey Beach in Blue Point to thank members of the St. …

Proud Suffolk County residents of Irish heritage from were honored by county executive Romaine and the Suffolk County Legislature at the third annual Irish American Heritage Celebration. The midday …

Lighthouse Mission is collecting Bible Baskets (similar to Easter baskets) for local underprivileged children. Each basket can contain packaged candy and treats, stuffed animals and small toys, and a …

On March 20 , supervisor Daniel J. Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board were on hand to honor the recipients of the 2025 Women’s Recognition Awards at the 39th annual Women’s Recognition …

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a house fire that killed a man in Medford today. Sixth Precinct officers responded to 12 Dourland Road at …

Dozens of volunteers rolled up their sleeves and put on their work gloves on Saturday and went to the Lakeview Cemetery, in Patchogue, to help clean up Union Cemetery, formerly known as Union Burial …

Earlier this month, at the age of 73, Joseph Keyes suffered a heart attack and then suffered another while at NYU Langone Hospital in Patchogue. He died on Monday, March 10. Keyes, Brooklyn …

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day and to mark the occasion, Gigi’s Playhouse Long Island will hold a Cycle for a Cause fundraiser at CycleBar Sayville, in Holtsville, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, …

As of 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, brush fires started in Center Moriches and have since spread to West Hampton. About 80 fire departments and 20 EMS agencies responded. “We had over 90 …

The “Wit & Wisdom” insert was printed prior to his death and now serves as an “in memoriam” eulogy for Keyes. An editorial obituary will be printed next week. Trustee …

Michael Angelo Amodio, 85, of Patchogue, died on Feb. 26. Amodio was a proud U.S. Army veteran and VFW past post commander for Post 2913 in Patchogue. Beloved husband of Cynthia Amodio …

Patchogue-Medford Library executive director Danielle Paisley is this year’s 7th Legislative District Suffolk County Woman of Distinction. Pictured is Paisley with Legis. Dominick Thorne and …

Laura Accardi’s friends, family, and coworkers gathered at the Tap Room last Wednesday to say goodbye to the longtime head of promotions and development at the Patchogue-Medford Library, who …

In the early hours of Feb. 12, Johnny Barrett woke up to a raging fire tearing through his Patchogue home.     As he frantically raced to get himself and others out after his sister, …

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