Marc Rauch, Bellport Village Environmental Committee Founder “We have about 140 villagers who signed up for our 1000 Yards initiative, which we started last year, and are hoping to sign on …

The Cousins Annette Guarino wants to spend 2024 relaxing and ensuring she doesn’t stress out over insignificant things. Loretta MacDonald joked that her cousin stole her resolution and …

My New Year’s Day in 2024 kicked off with a Center for Environmental Education and Discovery nature walk, led by Ranger Eric. Twenty-two people showed up at 10 a.m., raring to go. The …

Could a relocation be in the future for the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce? The chamber is “very seriously” considering an offer by the developers of a 262-unit apartment …

Marc Adler, MD, MBA, FACP is the new senior vice president and chief of hospital operations at Long Island Community Hospital. He takes over the position from Richard Margulis, who retired from his …

In an effort to minimize the number of street closures, this year, the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce has obtained Village of Patchogue approval to host their annual Family Fun Winter …

I still have yet to watch the last season of “Boardwalk Empire,” and it broadcast in 2014. There is a part of me that gets attached to a show like a new group of friends I’ve …

“I will leave here with a profound sense of pride in the work I have done alongside dedicated public servants with who I have had the honor and the privilege to work.” For the last …

The Lighthouse Mission has officially served close to 150 families with toys for Christmas after adopting the South Country School District again this year. According to pastor Jim Ryan, the team …

Arts and culture not only make Long Island a good place to live; they also contribute to Long Island’s economy. That’s the message from a new study released by Americans for the …

NYS Sen. Dean Murray presented David Kennedy, executive director of the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, with the New York State Senate Empire Award.   The senator was joined by the …

Last week, during a board meeting, the Town of Brookhaven wished supervisor Ed Romaine good luck and said goodbye after more than a decade in service. On Election Day, in November, Romaine won …

Bellport traveled to Smithtown West on Dec. 21 for a League 3 game against one of the county’s top teams and most prolific scorers. Smithtown West’s fast-break offense, strong …

Members of the public got a chance to sound off before the Patchogue Village Planning Board on Dec. 19 on a developer’s plans to build 262 apartments on the west side of Main Street. The …

A New York City-based developer is seeking approval from the Town of Brookhaven Planning Board to build four warehouses in Bellport, totaling more than a half-million square feet. While the …

David Mann, a United States Army veteran, was named to the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame as NYS Sen. Dean Murray’s nominee.   Murray acknowledged his service by …

Out with the old and in with the new; let’s all say goodbye to 2023. Now is a better time than ever to review the last 12 months. Here is to good health and prosperity in 2024! …

The Patchogue Tuesday Ladies Club donated toys and items for the women and children being housed at Mercy Ministries’ three shelters. They also gave a $500 donation to help purchase additional …

The Village of Bellport recently announced their annual wreath contest winners after judging took place earlier this month. Prizes will be distributed after the holidays. The winners: No. 28: …

Twelve incredibly talented William Floyd student musicians were recently selected to perform in the annual New York State Band Directors Association’s (NYSBDA) Symposium in Syracuse, N.Y., on …