Anthony Zutter grew up in Centereach, within walking distance of the Middle Country Library. An avid reader, at 16 he landed an after-school job at the library shelving books. That …
In 2010, Suffolk County’s red-light camera program was authorized under New York State legislation, which allowed counties to install automated traffic enforcement systems. Through the …
There’s a reason “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” playing at The Gateway (Nov. 29 through Dec. 2), got shout-outs when it hit Broadway in 2008 and continues to rouse …
You’ve probably seen “A Christmas Story” on TV. Who hasn’t, since TBS and TNT air it for 24 hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? You remember some of the classic …
The Brookhaven Town Board last week unanimously passed a 2025 budget that raises the town portion of the average homeowner’s bill by $18 a month, or $216 for the year. Town supervisor …
Brookhaven Fire Department’s tree lighting, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. There will be hot chocolate, caroling, treats and a visit from Santa. Winter coat drive, Dec. 3 at 5-7 p.m. The …
It’s hard to imagine the Great South Bay as a crystal-clear lagoon, but over a century ago, diverse shellfish populations helped make the bay a sanctuary for marine life, and Friends of …
Sometimes a magical trajectory occurs with historic wooden boats, a whispered metaphysical call, if you will, for help over time. Maybe in Elvira ’s case, it was a wish from famed Patchogue …
The holiday shopping event began back in 2010 as a campaign for American Express. This year marks the 15th anniversary of shopping small. Small Business Saturday is now an important day for …
The floating wave attenuator rendering at Station 3, manned by VHB senior coastal engineer Michael Mann, was mobbed with peering at the design. At one point, Mann discussed aspects of the preliminary …
Former congressman Lee Zeldin is President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the EPA, a surprising choice to some local environmentalists who hope the Suffolk County native will prioritize the …
GivingTuesday is Dec. 3, and area nonprofit organizations are hoping it will motivate people to donate. GivingTuesday is an annual worldwide event that started at the 92nd Street Y in New York …
On Nov. 12, the Suffolk County Legislature passed the proposed 2025 budget from the county executive’s office. Legislator and deputy presiding officer Steven J. Flotteron (11th District) …
Last week, East Islip hosted Bellport for the first round of the Division II Suffolk County football playoffs. The defending Long Island champions were looking for a repeat and got the first …
Four players from our area have helped make for one of the best seasons in the history of the women’s soccer program at SUNY New Paltz. The Hawks, who play in the SUNYAC conference, …
The Disney characters mostly made the day in Bellport on Saturday, with tulle, tiaras and color. Some fairy dust was floating in the ether, too. There were Anna and Elsa from …
South Country Schools COMPASS Unity project director Atisha Wilkins Robinson recently helped re-secure a DFC Drug-Free Communities Grant in the amount of $125,000 for the next five years. The funding …
As the chill of Halloween crept into Bellport last Saturday evening, residents gathered outside South Country Library for this year’s annual tradition, which transformed the library into a …
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Bellport varsity football team blew away the Smithtown East Bulls with a score of 43-0. They team maintained a steady lead for the duration of the game, showcasing their …
At last week’s work session, mayor Maureen Veitch announced Bellport Village was in the process of hiring special council in response to Brookhaven Town’s announced lawsuit against the …
