Aiden Heilman spent his summer selling lemonade so he could use the proceeds to give back to others. The 8-year-old from Medford donated boxes of treats to Long Island Community Hospital for the …

Veteran firefighter Eugene J. Perry, 66, of Patchogue, was recently elected president of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) at its 152nd convention held in Niagara Falls, …

Five-year-old Skylar Skippon recently held a lemonade stand to benefit Cohen’s Children’s Hospital outside her Medford home. This was her second annual lemonade stand, which was held on …

The Concert Extravaganza II was recently held at Medford Memorial Park, raising a total of $3,725 for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, almost $900 more than the first year. …

The Bellport Garden Club recently raised over $1,000 to maintain the Circle at N. Howells Point Road, in memory of Matt Palace. “The Circle, for Matt, always in our hearts and …

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, Patchogue, continues to expand its outreach ministries within its newly dedicated food pantry space, its thrift shop, and the Patchogue Neighbors Soup Kitchen. …

At the bustling Patchogue Pool and Beach Club, safety and inclusivity have taken a leap forward, thanks to the innovative thinking of Maria Giustizia, the director of Parks and Recreation. …

The favorite feast with al fresco dining, food trucks, and zeppoles is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7, during the St. Liberata Feast after a parade. The celebration will continue on Main Street in …

In an effort to show gratitude to veterans, The Great South Bay Music Festival has donated over 250 tickets to seven of Long Island’s veterans’ organizations. Festival organizers made the …

Ever since he was in the fourth grade, Steve Ivans had been talking about joining the military, his mother Vicky Ivans says. The younger Ivans, of Medford, had several relatives who served in …

Bryan Frascogna and Ceania Rei Gonzales were awarded a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 from Gershow Recycling and the Medford Fire Department. This award is presented to two …

Suffolk County district attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Jul 8 that Gary Cowell, 72, of Patchogue, was indicted for unlawful concealment of a human corpse and tampering with physical evidence …

Suffolk County district attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Jamie Volini, 46, of East Patchogue, and John Mahoney, 41, of Mastic, were indicted for burglary, grand larceny, and other related …

This Sunday, June 30, Bellport Fire Department hosted an impressive display of around 200 vintage cars along South Country Road. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The exhibition featured a …

Don’t stroll past those vases of native flowers for sale in front of the Post-Crowell House on July 4, during the Artists on the Lane event. Please!! Stop in your tracks and buy one, …

They call themselves “Keepers of the Beach.” Every year, Long Island Beach Buggy Association members bury thousands of discarded Christmas trees on specific areas at Smith Point …

On Saturday, June 15 at noon, a solemn and respectful ceremony was held at Firemen’s Park in the Village of Patchogue for the dignified disposal of unserviceable American flags. The ceremony …

In 2021, the Patchogue Fire Department’s 40 Thieves Drill team were calling it a comeback after a 14-year layoff. But just three years later, in 2024, the drill team, which has a rich and …

Parishioners at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Patchogue celebrated the commissioning of their head priest, the Rev. James E. Reiss, as a U.S. Navy chaplain, during a noontime prayer and …

The Center Moriches Methodist Church will be hosting a dedication ceremony for the renovation of their 1800s cemetery. The event will be held on June 22 at 10 a.m. at the cemetery …