Members new and old gathered in Blue Point for the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, Sgt. John Basilone Lodge’s open house on Sept. 8. Just days after celebrating the Italian …
The Hagerman Fire Department will host the Suffolk County Parade to celebrate its 95th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 27. The parade will begin with lineup at 3 p.m., starting the procession at South …
On Sept. 12, Patchogue native and lifelong resident Thomas J. Chumas celebrated his 100th birthday. The following day, family and close friends gathered to honor him on this special celebration. …
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 …
The Village of Patchogue hosted their annual 9/11 memorial service at the 9/11 Memorial Park on Cedar Avenue at 9 a.m. Included in the ceremony were the veterans’ organizations of …
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 …
Friends of Lakeview Cemeteries will host a volunteer cleanup of the historic Lakeview and Waverly cemeteries at West Main Street and Waverly Avenue in Patchogue Village on Sept. 27 at …
The annual Cocktails by the Bay took place in the garden of the bayfront home of Roger and Sava Thomas on Saturday, Aug. 9, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Bellport …
The volunteer-run Mastic Fire Department wasn’t always known by that name. When the organization was first established in 1925, it went by a far more unusual title: Mastic Chemical Company No. …
For the 13th consecutive year, local community members gathered outside the Bayport-Blue Point Library to raise awareness about substance-use disorders and mental-health issues, culminating in a …
Care for Caregivers is an initiative to honor and support caregivers who have dedicated themselves to aiding their loved ones with chronic illnesses. It is a Girl Scout Gold Award project, done …
Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance at a youth baseball clinic to raise money for the Kris Kringle program, which helps families in need at Christmas. The clinic was held Wednesday at the …
On Wednesday, Aug. 13, NYS Sen. Dean Murray was honored to attend Caitlyn’s Vision’s annual Fundraising Gala. It’s incredible to see our youth empowered to create real change in our …
The Central Islip Fire Department recently hosted four teams from across the town for the 94th annual Town of Islip Drill on Aug 22. The Central Islip Fire Department’s Hoboes Drill Team …
A picnic was held at the fireman’s park for all participants of the Patchogue Knights of Columbus-sponsored special-needs dances. Once a month, the knights sponsor a special-needs dance at …
On the second Wednesday of each month, people in need of a haircut come to the Congregational Church of Patchogue, where a professional barber and hairstylist donate their time and talent to cut hair …
Even Angels need help sometimes. The Angels of Long Island, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding anyone in need, has been operating out of Patchogue since 2017. Due to the current …
During a season that’s seen multiple victories at tournaments across Long Island, the West Sayville Fire Department’s drill team, the Flying Dutchmen, captured the New York State …
