Ten years ago, Patchogue-Medford HS alumnus and former Medford resident Gary Nilsen penned a well-received young adult fantasy novel called “Alfheim” and in that genre it centered upon a teenage …
It began with a message from across the world. On Wednesday, May 20, 300 excited guests readied themselves for the inaugural Patriotic Concert at the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL …
Down Atlantic Avenue in Blue Point, the Blue Point Fire Department marched toward their fire headquarters, joined by the James Wilson Young Middle School band, scouts, and the Bayport-Blue Point …
The Patchogue Arts Council (PAC) is hosting their annual juried members exhibition, for Patchworks 2026, with guest curator Linda O’Keeffe. The exhibition will be on view through June 28, 2026. …
The Patch, bar and grill, will open in place of the Sandbar, located at 31 Baker Place on the Patchogue waterfront. The new restaurant will serve “elevated comfort” food and custom …
The fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Parade was held on Sunday, May 17, in downtown Patchogue Village. This year’s grand marshal is longtime Patchogue Village mayor, Paul Pontieri. In addition, …
Last week, New York State awarded the Village of Patchogue a $4.5 million grant as the Long Island winner of the fourth round of NY Forward Program. “Success is built on partnerships …
The Bellport Environmental Committee (BEC) held a community cleanup of Ho-Hum Beach this past Saturday, May 16, that had 38 volunteers of all ages take the ferry over. The Bellport Environment …
The Village of Bellport will be holding a general election for two trustee positions, each with a four-year term on June 16, 2026. The annual trustee salary is $5,400 The polling place is …
The American Ballet Studio in Bayport opened the “Emily Finn Performing Arts Space” on May 16 with a dedication show to benefit the Emily Finn Foundation, an up-and-coming nonprofit organization …
The South Ocean Middle School in Patchogue celebrated the importance of mental health wellness. Students led the charge in mental health advocacy through powerful peer presentations. In …
The Town of Brookhaven passed a vote allowing the development of an over 13-acre Muslim cemetery to be built on Beaver Dam Road in Bellport on Thursday, May 14. The lot is currently vacant. …
The William Floyd School District passed their budget of 0.99 percent for the 2026-27 proposed budget on April 21. The overall proposed budget for 2026-27 is $332,475,894, a 1.83 percent increase …
On Tuesday, May 19, school districts held their annual budget and board of education votes. SOUTH COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT For South Country Central school district, the budget …
Unions, MTA reach deal after three days By Connor Patton For over three days, five unions representing over 3,500 workers at the Long Island Rail Road went on strike for the first time in …
After weeks of litigation regarding the legality of his opponent’s signatures collected for the June primary, Democratic congressional candidate Pat Halpin is set to become the party’s nominee …
For 100-year-old Sylvia Beller, the biggest lesson she has learned in her life is this: to follow your heart and listen to your body—with everything in moderation. Born on May 18, 1926, the …
Patchogue-Medford students Kiersten Schaeffer took her second nomination, and winner from last year, and Sydney McHugh, was also nominated at this year’s Teeny Awards. “These young …
Boy Scout Troop 184 in Sayville recently donated around a dozen boxes/baskets full of needed items to Mercy Center Ministries in Patchogue, a nonprofit that provides housing for homeless women and …
Want to know what parts of your neighborhood had their place in Hollywood? Take a trip through cinematic history with these classic movies filmed across Long Island! ‘The Amityville Horror’ …