This year, Patchogue held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Four Corners on Friday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. The event was hosted by the Patchogue United Veteran Organization, including the …
Both Lisa Fischer of Medford and Renee Joseph of Wyandanch, are the new co-presidents the Women Marines Association, NY-7. The duo took over after former president StaceyAnn Castro-Tapler moved. The …
Veterans Day is the only holiday that celebrates, honors, and recognizes all living veterans, regardless of whether they were combat or non-combat vets, women or men, across all branches of …
With their sophomore season now in the books, the Patchogue Fire Department’s Drill Team, the 40 Thieves, can now look back on their 2022 season and confidently say they have made great strides …
Boys Scout Troop 540 will be hosting their first booth for Wreaths of Remembrance on Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Meat Farms in Patchogue. The event is a sponsorship drive (as opposed to a …
Oh, that 1970 Chevrolet custom 10 Fleetside truck. When former Patchogue Fire chief Paul Felice saw the car of his dreams, it was love at first sight. “I had to have it,” said Felice, …
The Medford Fire Department Held a Country Music Night on Saturday, Sept. 17, outside on the fire department grounds. The well-attended event sold approximately 500 tickets. The Center Moriches radio …
Last Sunday, many of our local heroes paid tribute to those who lost, or risked, their lives on that unforgettable day, as the rest of the world mourned. The Bellport Fire Department,South Country …
On Sunday, Sept. 11, the Patchogue Ambulance Company held a dedication ceremony for two deceased life members. Ambulance company member and retired FDNY firefighter John Poulos was added to the …
The Medford Fire Department held their annual 9/11 ceremony at the Medford Fireman’s Park across the street from the firehouse last Sunday.
Sept. 11 is now known as Patriot Day, when the world mourns and remembers the sacrifices U.S. citizens and service members made on that day, which is indelibly carved into our collective …
The Patchogue-Medford Athletic Department, the Patchogue-Medford Hall of Fame (PMHOF), and Pat-Med youth football, lacrosse, and cheer invited all active military personnel and veterans to be honored …
Whenever something happens with the royal house of Windsor, all of England turns into a small town. What I love most about covering our small towns is exactly the spirit that is fueling the …
Dr. Donna Jones, superintendent of the Patchogue-Medford School District, held a security forum for district families on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. via webinar. They discussed various security …
A list of 9/11 remembrance ceremonies near you to pay homage. This Sunday, many of our local heroes will be paying tribute to those who lost, or risked, their lives on that unforgettable day, as …
Veteran firefighter Eugene J. Perry, 64, of Patchogue, was recently elected first vice president of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) at its 150th convention held on Aug. …
Bellport’s undefeated super lightweight, Alex Vargas, better known as “El Toro,” is now part of Suffolk County’s finest as a member of its police department. On Friday, Aug. …
The Medford Fire Department commemorated their centennial anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 13, with a parade starting a 6 p.m. at Route 112 and Tremont Avenue and ending at Route 112 and Peconic Avenue. …
In 1922, the Tomb of Tutankhamen was discovered by explorers in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, unleashing a wave of Egyptomania that influenced the decadent Art Deco movement, synonymous with the …
There is a quote attributed to Albert Einstein which states, “I do not know with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.” This …