A nor’easter struck the region last weekend, bringing high rainfall, wind gusts, and flooding. From Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27, inches of rain poured down on communities and wind …
There’s only a month until Election Day and your hometown newspapers will be publishing profiles on local races throughout October. Here’s what’s on the ballot across the South Shore of Suffolk …
On Friday, Sept. 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 1563 Montauk Highway in Bellport, Suffolk County Legis. Dominick Thorne and pastor of Cornerstone Christian Cultural Center Church of god in Christ, …
On Friday, Sept. 11, many of our local heroes will be paying tribute to those who lost, or risked, their lives on that unforgettable day, as the rest of the world mourned. Here are just a few of the …
Preparing for back to school can be made easier and less stressful. School-age children generally need nine to 12 hours of sleep per 24 hours, while teenagers need eight to 10 hours. NYU Langone …
In recognition of World Drowning Prevention Day, South Shore University Hospital invited the community for an educational event to promote swimming safety and drowning prevention. A …
From its wooded areas to its beautiful seashores, it’s safe to say nature on Long Island is wonderfully diverse — and worth protecting. From Memorial Day to Labor Day this year, organizations …
Suffolk County lawmakers last week unanimously voted to subject kratom products to greater regulations, but did not ban the substance outright like Nassau County did earlier this year. The …
St. Joseph’s University, N.Y., (SJNY) celebrated its 107th annual commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., for more than 1,100 graduates. …
Last Monday night, June 1, the Lighthouse Mission reviewed footage of a man throwing buckets of white paint across their parking lot located on 1543 Montauk Highway in North Bellport, as well as …
Unions, MTA reach deal after three days By Connor Patton For over three days, five unions representing over 3,500 workers at the Long Island Rail Road went on strike for the first time in …
After weeks of litigation regarding the legality of his opponent’s signatures collected for the June primary, Democratic congressional candidate Pat Halpin is set to become the party’s nominee …
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 …
In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, New York State Sen. Dean Murray (R, C -3rd District) is holding a photography contest for students grades 9 through 12. Original submissions will be …
Two-time Emmy Award-winner, stage and screen actress Sally Struthers, scheduled to perform a four-week Gateway run in “The Full Monty,” spoke recently to the Advance, with executive artistic …
Last Chance Animal Rescue will be holding a pet-friendly Easter Bunny photo op at the Tractor Supply Company in Medford on Sunday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 pm. Though the event is free, donations …
On Feb. 26, the Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group held a press conference at the Town of Brookhaven. Advocates from Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group (BLARG) and …
The Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) hosted a webinar last Thursday, March 5, to discuss the impacts of toxic PFAS chemicals in New York, where scholars discussed their findings regarding …
Optimum Business, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, and the LIA Foundation, the 501(c)3 philanthropic arm of the Long Island Association (LIA), recently announced the …
Last week, Suffolk County saw the most significant snowstorm in four years; the snow totals averaged around a foot on Jan. 25. The storm brought the heaviest snowfall since late January 2022. …
