Early on Jan. 10, a nor’easter brought in severe rain and strong winds, causing major flooding. Since then, Brookhaven Town supervisor Daniel J. Panico declared a state of emergency effective …
Five days a week at 10 outreach posts throughout Suffolk County, Lighthouse Mission of Bellport serves hundreds of people by providing them with food, groceries, clothing and prayer. In 2023, …
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Tico’s Empanadas in Blue Point on Montauk Highway. Tico’s opened in August of last year and …
The Cortland Red Dragons won their first-ever football national championship last Friday night vs. North Central in Salem, Va. Cortland won the NCAA Division III National Championship with a 14-1 …
Marc Rauch, Bellport Village Environmental Committee Founder “We have about 140 villagers who signed up for our 1000 Yards initiative, which we started last year, and are hoping to sign on …
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 …
Bellport traveled to Smithtown West on Dec. 21 for a League 3 game against one of the county’s top teams and most prolific scorers. Smithtown West’s fast-break offense, strong …
Out with the old and in with the new; let’s all say goodbye to 2023. Now is a better time than ever to review the last 12 months. Here is to good health and prosperity in 2024! …
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 …
Bellport opened League 3 play on Dec. 14 with a convincing 59-50 come-from-behind win at Huntington. The Clippers were down 34-20 at halftime, but roared back in the third quarter, scoring 26 …
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 …
Thirty-eight song favorites with wow-wee singers, imaginative skits, gorgeous costumes adorned with sequins and tulle, and skating with elegant and impossible lifts and spins, mesmerized a recent …
Bellport Village’s annual wreath contest is currently on display throughout the Business District. Each wreath has been hand-decorated by dozens of residents and their families. Judging will be …
Several area fire departments are holding elections on Dec. 12. Here are the candidates. Bellport Paul Neumann (incumbent) is running against John Mehrkens for a five-year term.Election is …
Every year, Bellport’s Lighthouse Mission teams up with the South Country School District’s social workers and hands out thousands of free gifts to local families in need. Each …
Brookhaven Town Menorah Lighting, Thursday, Dec. 7 The town will host their annual menorah lighting at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. …
You can drive into Bellport Village at night and witness the glow from 4,500 LED lights framing Main Street shops. It’s the third year the stores have been framed in white lights at …
The Long Island Advance is once again requesting nominations to award one individual for our newly renamed “Inspiration Award.” Candidates for the award should include …
The Gateway stage, converted to an ice rink, rocked with skating toy soldiers, holiday shoppers, and other musical numbers early this week during rehearsals. Fan favorites Jose Contreras, who …
Along with Small Business Saturday, the Bellport Chamber of Commerce held their annual soup contest featuring eight local restaurants. Participants were able to sample all the soups from 12:30 to 2 …
