Blue Point-based Johnny Mac Foundation, headquartered at the Bayport-Blue Point Library, hosted its 14th “wish gala” on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Gatsby-fabulous Mansion at Oyster Bay. A …
This past Sunday, March 17, the Harbor Crab Co. in Patchogue hosted its second annual St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser. Members of the community came out in support of five local kids and their …
Students, council members, friends and family alike gathered at the Brookhaven Town Hall to enjoy a sense of community and celebrate Black History Month, which runs through February. Despite the cold …
On a clear Saturday morning, under the American flag fluttering in the sky, Patchogue welcomed Veterans Day with a commemorative ceremony and a bit of nostalgia. Hosted by the Patchogue United …
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 …
Five-year-old Wyatt Wagner was with his grandparents, Ross and Barbara Martin, at the Patchogue 7-Eleven grabbing a hotdog for lunch, when two Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct officers, Michael …
New headstones at Lakeview Cemetery in Patchogue now mark the graves of two soldiers who fought for the Union Army during the Civil War. The headstones for Maj. Lawrence H. Thompson and Pvt. …
Former Hagerman fire chief Nicole Pannhurst has filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court claiming gender discrimination, a hostile workplace and retaliation, against the fire district and several …
In the 40-plus years that I have written for this paper, I have worn many hats. Hard news, photographer, restaurant and book reviews, my column and obituaries. Of them all, obituaries are the …
Bellport High School freshman Caitlin Maragioglio earned fourth place at the 2024 NYSPHAA Girls Wrestling Tournament. To earn the spot, she wrestled in six matches during the day-long state …
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 …
Patchogue-Medford High School Class of 2023 and first-round pick Josh Knoth is slated to be the opening-day starter in the Arizona Rookie League for the Milwaukee Brewers. Also, this year’s …
A number of veterans’ organizations, fire departments, and community members have plans to remember those who have served. Below is a compiled list to attend a local Memorial Day ceremony on …
Patchogue-Medford came into its road game against Walt Whitman having already clinched a playoff spot, but without Angel Redding, its leading scorer. Redding, who averages 18 points and eight …
Peter Feehan, a longtime Patchogue Fire Department firefighter, and Edward Pitre, a 5 th Precinct Suffolk County Police Officer rescued a man who was trapped in his car after it became submerged in …
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 …
A special shout out to the members of the Bayport Blue Point Junior Civic Association for the incredibly successful humanitarian projects they have performed during the autumn months this year. The …
If you walk along South Ocean Avenue most mornings, you’ll see a guy wearing a neon safety vest picking up litter, alongside his golden retriever, who also wears a neon safety vest. Meet …
Peter Feehan, a longtime Patchogue Fire Department firefighter, and Edward Pitre, a 5th Precinct Suffolk County police officer, rescued a man who was trapped in his car after it became …
Equipped with bags and gloves, a group of dedicated volunteers gathered along the banks of East Patchogue’s Swan River to clean up their local waterway. Led by James Bertsch and Tom Kain, …
