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Patchogue-Medford High School Class of 2023 and first-round pick Josh Knoth is slated to be the opening-day starter in the Arizona Rookie League for the Milwaukee Brewers. Also, this year’s …

Bellport High School freshman Caitlin Maragioglio earned fourth place at the 2024 NYSPHAA Girls Wrestling Tournament. To earn the spot, she wrestled in six matches during the day-long state …

Former Hagerman fire chief Nicole Pannhurst has filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court claiming gender discrimination, a hostile workplace and retaliation, against the fire district and several …

Students, council members, friends and family alike gathered at the Brookhaven Town Hall to enjoy a sense of community and celebrate Black History Month, which runs through February. Despite the cold …

Blue Point-based Johnny Mac Foundation, headquartered at the Bayport-Blue Point Library, hosted its 14th “wish gala” on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Gatsby-fabulous Mansion at Oyster Bay. A …

It may have been raining cats and dogs on Sunday, but Saturday was a good day to go home with one. Last Chance Animal Rescue hosted two of their weekly pet adoption events in Patchogue on …

In Patchogue, Super Bowl Sunday is celebrated with wings, dips, beer, and… polar plunges. On Sunday, Feb. 11, get freezin’ for a reason with the Patchogue Young Professionals at the …

The Patchogue-Medford Hall of Fame (PMHOF) announces its seventh annual Induction Ceremony for its 2024 Class. The May 3rd event will honor outstanding individuals who have made significant …

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 …

Louis L. Giordano, of Medford, died on Dec. 11, 2023, at the age of 77. Services were held in December at St. Joseph the Worker R.C. Church in East Patchogue, and he was buried at the Calverton …

The state Department of Environmental Conservation has declared the Mastic Fire Department substation at Calabro Airport in Shirley a state Superfund site, after the chemicals PFOA and PFOS were …

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, …

Many pet owners consider their pets to be a part of their family. Dogs are the most popular pets to own in the United States, followed by cats. Unfortunately, many dogs and cats don’t have a …

If you walk along South Ocean Avenue most mornings, you’ll see a guy wearing a neon safety vest picking up litter, alongside his golden retriever, who also wears a neon safety vest. Meet …

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 …

David Mann, a United States Army veteran, was named to the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame as NYS Sen. Dean Murray’s nominee.   Murray acknowledged his service by …

The Patchogue Tuesday Ladies Club donated toys and items for the women and children being housed at Mercy Ministries’ three shelters. They also gave a $500 donation to help purchase additional …

A special shout out to the members of the Bayport Blue Point Junior Civic Association for the incredibly successful humanitarian projects they have performed during the autumn months this year. The …

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 …

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 …

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