Two different social services agencies have opened in Patchogue this year. RISE Life Services of Riverhead opened a day program for adults with developmental disabilities, which it operates from …

Area fire departments held elections on Tuesday, Dec.12. Here are the results: Bellport Elected new comer John Mehrkens with 79 votes to incumbent Paul Newman’s 42 votes for a …

Patchogue Kiwanis, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children in the community, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Special Projects Sweepstakes. This charitable …

Power in Heels in Patchogue will be celebrating their seventh annual event, hosted by the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce at The Sunset Harbor Club. A total of three remarkable women will …

If you see LuAnn Thompson, make sure to wish her a happy anniversary. Thompson’s business, Bellport Arts & Framing Studio, turned 20 this month, and it’s a milestone few small …

A rainy Sunday didn’t stop the Brookhaven Fire Department from holding a parade and open house on Sunday to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The parade honored eight members of the …

Suffolk County Legis. Steven J. Flotteron and James Britz from the Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP) have announced that an existing program that provides grant money to employees of businesses …

St. Joseph’s University, N.Y., recently honored the women religious during the dedication and blessing of the Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel, located within the Long Island Campus’ new …

The Boys & Girls Club of the Bellport Area will hold its sixth annual Legacy Celebration on April 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event will be at the club at 471 Atlantic Avenue in Bellport and …

It is with deep regret that the Medford Fire Department announced honorary chief, past commissioner, and 51-year member Niel Marturiello has answered his last alarm. Details are as follows: Niel …

“Trapper, this is not goodbye, it’s see you later,” Kirsten Holley said as she handed Trapper’s leash to Karen Steelman. Surrounded by loved ones and furry friends, three …

Voters in the Bellport Fire District on Tuesday approved spending $1.88 million on the purchase of a pair of new pumper trucks. The vote was 60 in favor and one against. The plan won’t …

Patchogue Village will be honoring the late Ralph Zegel with a street naming. The unveiling will be held at the corner of Terry Street and South Ocean Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. Zegel …

Just in time for Veterans Day, a group of veterans, who are also stand-up comics, will perform a free show at the Patchogue-Medford Library. It’s the first time that members of Veterans …

A community cleanup will be held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery, West Main Street, Patchogue. After the cleanup, the St. Paul’s Church on Rider Avenue will be …

It may have been raining cats and dogs on Sunday, but Saturday was a good day to go home with one. Last Chance Animal Rescue hosted two of their weekly pet adoption events in Patchogue on …

Six women who have set themselves apart through their service to the community were honored last week as Women of Distinction by local officials in a special ceremony attended by their families and …

With the help of Suffolk County Legis. Dominick Thorne (R-Patchogue), the Suffolk County Corrections Department, Suffolk County PBA and the Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff’s PBA answered the call …

Last Wednesday evening, the Harbor Crab Co. in Patchogue hosted its 19th annual Kris Kringle fundraiser. This year, they raised over $150,000, which would go on to help 19 families this holiday …