VIDEO: Utility pole falls in our parking lot, transformer explodes

Partners (no pun intended) Brian Adams and Tim McCarthy were set to open their country-themed bar/restaurant with live music and Nashville-style party scene. They did open on March …

Communities recovering, with many out of power, after Tropical Storm Isaias

It was a relatively short storm, but a powerful one, as Isaias moved up the East Coast and through Long Island Tuesday. As of Wednesday morning, more than 300,000 Long Islanders are without …

Pontieri on village finances: ‘We have the reserves to protect our residents’

As of March 15, after a meeting between Village of Patchogue mayor Paul Pontieri and deputy treasurer Anne Marie Monte, all unnecessary spending was put to an emergency halt to make way for the …

Patchogue Theatre plans first live (outdoor) event since March

Live music, good food and cold beverages will all be served under the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Art’s marquee during their first live event since the pandemic hit in March, next …

Mademoiselle Patisserie in Patchogue donating profits to mental health awareness Saturday

On Saturday, Aug. 1, Mademoiselle Patisserie in Patchogue will donate 100 percent of their profits to organizations dealing with mental health awareness. The promise comes after an …

Despite pandemic, Patchogue VFW earns All-American designation

In the VFW, All-American status is designed to recognize outstanding units and is based on participation in VFW programs as well as membership gains. Only the top 25 percent of posts per …

The poster in the lobby had a shortlist of Gateway Acting Class alums who went on to television and stage, including Alexandra Vlachos (Broadway’s “Matilda”), Aidan Passaro …

A Saturday stroll down Bellport's Main Street

Last Saturday, Bellport Village held a Saturday Stroll event on Main Street. Stores had outdoor sales with extra hours and restaurants had outdoor seating. One among them was a Bellport …

Villages consider when to bring back in-person meetings

Since the beginning of March, the Villages of Patchogue and Bellport have been hosting their board meetings via Zoom, open to the public to view online. However, mayors Paul Pontieri and Ray Fell …

Gallery 125 features ‘The Light That Gets Lost’ photo exhibit

With painterly and perceptive visions, Allison Davis O’Keefe and Larysa Sendich took photos of everyday places and scenes, illuminating their basic, lovely essences. Sendich’s view of …

Bellport sailing program in full swing, with some changes

One of the most notable staples in Bellport Village is sailing, and with the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, carrying on that tradition was threatened this year. Still, the Bellport Bay Sailing …

Locals celebrate local with "Bellport Nights"

In spite of the downpour of rain last Friday, Bellport Village’s scheduled “Bellport Nights” event welcomed many people to their businesses and restaurants. This event was …