Local churches lead with young pastors

The Rev. James E. Reiss is the new Priest in Charge of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Rider Avenue, Patchogue, while Claire Repsholdt recently celebrated a year with The Lutheran Church of Our …

A talk with author and social observer

Fran Lebowitz is best known as an insightful social commentator, with essays and interviews offering her witty views on current events and the media. The New York Times Book Review called Lebowitz an …

Brookhaven Fire Department celebrates its 100th year of service

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 …

Construction to begin on Medford warehouse

Construction is expected to begin in the next several weeks on a warehouse building that Rechler Equity Partners is developing in Medford, the company’s managing partner told the Brookhaven …

Pat-Med football starts new season

The Patchogue-Medford Raiders are optimistic about their 2023 fall season. After making the playoffs last year with a 4-4 record, the Pat-Med varsity football team is looking to enhance their …

Bellport warehouse complex meets opposition

Opponents of a complex of four warehouse buildings proposed for Bellport told the Town of Brookhaven Planning Board they don’t want the project in their neighborhood, citing concerns over truck …

PATCHOGUE VILLAGE

Shorefront Park ribbon cutting

Though the Shorefront Park ribbon cutting was held last week, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, the project officially celebrated its unveiling just in time for the summer and the Great South Bay Music …

Holiday boat parade theme announced

The Patchogue Riverfront committee, now headed by chairman Billy Kaiser of L.I. Signs and Lighting, plans to host their annual Christmas Holiday Boat Parade on Sunday, Nov. 19, an hour earlier with a …

Pontieri to run again

The Patchogue Village election will take place in March 2024. Recently, five-time elected mayor Paul Pontieri announced he will be running again, along with deputy mayor Jack Krieger and village …

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The Long Island Advance - September 21, 2023

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Bellport Village

Not so scary fun for all

Come one, come all! Mini witches and warlocks, mini pumpkins and cats, mini monsters and fairies, mini superheroes and bats. Take a stroll through our Not So Scary Kids Adventure at Gateway’s …

A gorgeous exhibition about the bay debuts

It’s a definite community reflection when 130 people, including kids and dogs, attend a Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society exhibit, namely “Facing the Bay, 1871-2023,” on a …

The North American Opti Championship

Last weekend, the Bellport Bay Yacht Club hosted the 2023 Optimist Atlantic Coast Championship Regatta. Fortunately, Hurricane Lee stayed offshore, creating windy but sailable water with a …

Breakfast and a senior sunrise

Every year, seniors from Bellport High School gather to participate in a Senior Sunrise the day before school starts. This year, the members of the Class of 2023 made pancakes and bacon at …

Bellport

Never forget

On Monday, Sept. 11, our local heroes paid another year of tribute to those who lost, or risked, their lives on that unforgettable day. Bellport The Bellport Fire Department, South Country …

SPORTS

Bellport football home opener

Bellport faces off against Division II rival West Islip in a rare Thursday afternoon game at Joe Cipp Field. It’s an important game for Bellport, which is looking for its third consecutive …

Rauch of Bellport joins Kutztown University Women’s Soccer Team

Kutztown University will have 33 student-athletes representing its women’s soccer program for the 2023 season, including Charlotte Rauch of Bellport. After a magical run to the Sweet …

Fun at the Back-to-School Bash!

The Boys & Girls Club of the Bellport Area recently hosted a Back-to-School Bash, with school supplies, backpack giveaways and more. Over 400 backpacks were delivered and 326 ice cream cones …

ARTS

Little moments come together in ‘Now and Then’

Penelope Ward once wrote: “Life is made up of moments that don’t seem important at the time, but they’re what get …
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Dramatic artist live paintings at outdoor festival

Bradstock, a unique group of like-minded people

I had the opportunity to chat with one of the organizers of Bradstock, Dennis O’Doherty. The festival celebrated its 30th …
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SPORTS

Charity celebration sails successfully

The 2023 Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Charity Celebration benefiting Save The Great South Bay, a local environmental nonprofit, …
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First annual Soccer Challenge

The Patchogue Knights of Columbus held their first annual Soccer Challenge at the Patchogue Parks & Recreation soccer field …
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Fifth annual Strides Walk to raise funds for diabetes education and awareness

Please join the Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness at Shorefront Park, located on Smith Street, Patchogue, on Saturday, Sept. 30 …
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Brookhaven News

Town and police partner for child safety seat checks

Brookhaven highway superintendent Daniel Losquadro is announcing two free child safety seat check events on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. to …

A sit-down with Suffolk County Water Authority

Suffolk County Water Authority is one of the largest sole-source water aquifer providers in the United States with 1.2 million customers. The company is set to pump somewhere between 70 and 75 …

South Country welcomes back students

South Country School District students were full of excitement as they arrived for the first day of the 2023-2024 school year on Sept. 6. “We are happy to welcome our students back to …

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Suffolk News

In spite of the active summer, sharks shouldn’t be misjudged, experts say

Shark bites on Long Island dominated headlines of local and national publications over the summer after five people were bitten during the July 4 weekend. In August, a sixth bite was reported, this …

County executive candidate Dave Calone releases Public Safety Plan

Former federal and state prosecutor and nominee for Suffolk County executive Dave Calone released his Suffolk Forward plans to keep Suffolk safe. “As a former federal prosecutor, I know …

From Islip to Scottish abbeys and cathedrals with friends

The River Wear flows past the walk next to the Durham School Boat House, off the Milburn Gate Bridge. A grey heron was perched nearby on twisted, gnarly branches, and the proliferation of large, …