The turn from one year to the next marks a special time in which people celebrate the past year and welcome what is to come—and those that attended Midnight on Main got to celebrate twice. At …
These Patchogue shakers and movers shared insightful and humorous comments about their intentions for 2024. Here they are. Patchogue mayor Paul Pontieri “It’s more goals …
Patchogue-Medford got off to a 9-0 start and never gave up the lead in a 65-46 non-league win at Half Hollow Hills West on Dec. 28. The Raiders move into the new year and the heart of conference …
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 …
My New Year’s Day in 2024 kicked off with a Center for Environmental Education and Discovery nature walk, led by Ranger Eric. Twenty-two people showed up at 10 a.m., raring to go. The …
In an effort to minimize the number of street closures, this year, the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce has obtained Village of Patchogue approval to host their annual Family Fun Winter …
I still have yet to watch the last season of “Boardwalk Empire,” and it broadcast in 2014. There is a part of me that gets attached to a show like a new group of friends I’ve …
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! …
The Village of Bellport recently announced their annual wreath contest winners after judging took place earlier this month. Prizes will be distributed after the holidays. The winners: No. 28: …
Twelve incredibly talented William Floyd student musicians were recently selected to perform in the annual New York State Band Directors Association’s (NYSBDA) Symposium in Syracuse, N.Y., on …
The William Floyd boys varsity basketball team took a dominating 78-16 win over Central Islip last week. The Colonials are off to a great start this season, owning a perfect 5-0 overall record and, …
Patchogue-Medford goalkeeper Logan Guzik has been named to the all-state soccer team, the first Raiders player selected since the 1990s. Guzik, a senior, stopped 79 shots and tallied seven …
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 …
The little white schoolhouse survived the catastrophic Hurricane of ’38 when its steeple was blown off by gale winds. (The bell survived, though.) The Swan River Schoolhouse, in East …
“A good library is a major cultural, business, and recreational need for any vital community,” spoken by Majorie T. Roe in 1970 This past Saturday, the Patchogue-Medford Library had …
Last Wednesday evening, the Harbor Crab Co. in Patchogue hosted its 19th annual Kris Kringle fundraiser. This year, they raised over $150,000, which would go on to help 19 families this holiday …
Loneliness is a common theme in popular culture. It’s a staple of songs like Roy Orbison’s “Only the Lonely” or Eric Carmen’s 1975 hit “All By Myself.” …
The Patchogue Arts Council held a reception on Saturday, Dec. 16, for recipients of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) grants including, Andrea Cote (visual arts/installation), Anu Annam …
The New Year at the Bayport-Blue Point Library will celebrate 2024 with a bang. Make that caffeine jolt. Island Dreams Coffee Roaster owners Vin Loscalzo and his wife, Lindsey, are ready to …
If this is what Pat-Med basketball is like under new coach Tim Trava, Raiders fans are going to have plenty to celebrate this season. Fans packed the stands for Friday night’s home game …
