During the American Revolution, Long Island remained under British occupation for more than seven years—longer than anywhere else in the country. On Friday, March 20, the …
Rob Cutrone, owner of the successful CoHo Coffee House in Patchogue, was setting up his new venture last Thursday at the Bayport-Blue Point Library’s café. “We are offering socially good …
In about a month’s time, I’ll be touching down at Islip MacArthur airport. And though I will certainly disembark the jet, my feet may never touch the ground. I have been blessed with the …
On Thursday, Feb. 12, the Patchogue-Medford High School hosted its second annual fashion show. “Each look presented on the runway is a fresh, modern take on a country’s traditional attire by …
The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library welcomed a strong turnout of community members on Saturday, Jan. 31, for an Artists Reception celebrating the work of residents from …
On Thursday, Feb. 12, Patchogue village clerk Lori Devlin held an informational meeting open to the public about the 2026 Main Street Tree Planting Project at the Patchogue-Medford …
As we say farewell to 2025 and mark the culmination of our 50th anniversary, we move onward with a spirit of discovery, innovation, and immeasurable gratitude. We reflect upon our firsts, …
Growing up in East Patchogue, Rob Maurus was an avid collector. Ghostbusters and X-Men action figures, comic books, and a baseball collection that includes the sought-after rookie cards for …
We asked prominent people in the Bellport community for their thoughts about the new year and how they plan to make it a great year both personally and professionally. Here’s what they said. …
The year 1900 was a milestone for booklovers. It was the year L. Frank Baum’s children’s book, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” was published. It was also the year that what was then …
The Mitten Tree concept started at the old Bayport-Blue Point Library, said library director Mike Firestone. “We based it on ‘The Giving Tree’ book by Shel Silverstein,” he said. …
Here’s an anniversary that’s one for the books. The Patchogue-Medford Library will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Dec. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a free party for the …
Downtown Patchogue has a more artistic look these days, thanks to new murals outside the Patchogue-Medford Library and the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, and colorful wrapping of the …
While its beaches are summer getaways close to home for Long Islanders today, during the 19th century, the barren dunes and pine forests of Fire Island were witnesses to disasters as ships wrecked en …
Over the past 40 years, many Blue Point residents and businesses have come and gone, but a monument dedicated to the memory of those who’ve served has remained standing along Blue Point Ave. …
The Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce held its 12th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, one of the highlights of which was the chili and chowder competition. Festivalgoers could purchase …
