Former Suffolk County Legis. Rob Calarco is now serving as the assistant regional director for the New York State Department of Conservation (Region 1) after seeking reelection to his sixth and final …
On Monday, Jan. 3, in a tense meeting, the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission voted along party lines on two separate sets of lines. The meeting started on a cordial note, with …
There is no more sumptuous and decadent double feature than Pablo Larraín’s “Spencer” and Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci.” As only the former is available …
Yes, Virginia. There are examples of elected officials on both sides of the aisle who work together to craft good results for their constituents. Suffolk County Legis. Rob Calarco, a Democrat, and …
Legis. Rob Calarco leaves his post with an impressive list of accomplishments. Although he was a bit reluctant to name them, here’s a list of some of the major projects we’ve written …
Who is ready for 2022? But, before we enter the New Year, it’s a good time to look back at some of the stories that made it into our papers in 2021. January Our local veterans received …
It’s been a long, bittersweet, illuminating road for Campbell Dalglish’s documentary “Savage Land.” The East Patchogue filmmaker, writer, producer, playwright, and City …
The unstoppable and dedicated duo, father and son Michael and Alex Vargas, have a new venture in Vargas Boxing at Pro Fit Sports in Deer Park. Alex, the Bellport behemoth better known as “El …
How does Santa get around the world in one night? Well, according to Joe and James Paviglianiti, it’s done by the work of twins… twin Santas, that is. The brother-duo have been …
Americans spend more than $7 billion on wrapping paper each year, according to Sundale Research. Also, according to a Stanford study, we throw away 25 percent more trash during the Thanksgiving to …
The Long Island Advance is once again asking the residents of our community to identify this year’s candidates for Man and Woman of the Year. However, this year we will be requesting …
A criminal complaint was unsealed on Monday, Dec. 6 in federal court in Central Islip charging 74-year-old Bayport man and former Bellport High School teacher, Robert Fehring, with mailing letters …
It is with deep sadness, shock, regret and a sense of anger that I write this. As the story has gone national, the case of Robert Fehring of Bayport, the husband of my sister was arrested on federal …
On Tuesday, Nov. 23, the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission held their final in-person public hearing at Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wang Center. Over the past few …
Mariana Dominguez visits a historical location on the South Shore. This week, she walked through the Town of Islip’s Grange Park in Sayville. Before I discuss the historical significance of …
S mall Business Saturday, on Saturday, Nov. 30 this year, tends to be an afterthought of the Christmas-shopping marketing discussion. It’s like the holiday shopping season’s …
The major reason deck parking at the Suffolk County 6th District Court lot was ditched, mayor of Patchogue Paul Pontieri said, is because compared to the number of spots added, the $7 million price …
Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R, Bayport) spoke to the Long Island Advance recently about the more $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill he voted for, among the 13 House Republicans, the …
They say our taste buds change every seven years. Foods we hated as children suddenly become more appealing as our palate matures, and, on the other hand, the sugary foods we craved as kids are just …
Following the recent CDC announcement, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone announced in a press release that starting Nov. 9, the Suffolk County Health Department will begin administering free …
