On December 2, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service issued an announcement providing an update on the taxability of grants. The Announcement 2022-26 can be found at the following …

On Wednesday, Jan. 11, a joint press conference was held with the Suffolk County Police Department and local politicians regarding stricter penalties for illegal ATV (all-terrain vehicle) use in …

This past week, I attended the Sayville Library’s Zoom presentation of “Rumrunning in Suffolk County: Tales from Liquor Island.” The lecture was taught by Southold town historian …

With the help of Dr. Christopher Gobler, of Stony Brook University’s Gobler Laboratory, Save The Great South Bay presented its annual State of the Bay address during their Fall Speaker Series. …

Habitat for Humanity of Long Island, located at 643 Middle Country Road in Middle Island, brewed up a fundraiser which was as effervescent and refreshing as opening a nice cold one. The organization …

After the former athletic coordinator of the Bellmore-Merrick team won the Long Island Championship in Nassau for girls flag football, Anthony Cracco, as the new Patchogue-Medford School District …

Edna White is a very busy lady. The 58-year-old, who lives in Riverhead, is the president of the Gordon Heights Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Chairperson at the NAACP of Brookhaven, and …

E Each year, The Long Island Advance recognizes the volunteer work of outstanding local residents and organizations. These are the folks who work diligently and passionately on community and …

Chanukah, or Hanukkah (English translations may vary since the original word is in Hebrew), also known as the Jewish Festival of Lights, will begin on the evening of Dec. 18. This eight-day Jewish …

Vincent Grucci will be remembered. That fact is not to be debated. He was the past president of the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce from 2000 to 2003; Grucci & Associates, the financial …

It’s been over 100 years since Long Island Rail Road service experienced as large of an upgrade as the upcoming Grand Central Madison that will connect LIRR riders to the eastside of Manhattan. …

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) are excited to announce the winners of the Girl Scout Holiday Light Show Display Contest. Daisy Girl Scout Layla Koleda from Mastic-Shirley has been selected as …

At this time of year, when consumerism can take precedence over the true spirit of the season, it is important to remember the epigram that “it is better to give than it is to receive.” …

Ithaca and Cortland have been duking it out annually since 1959 in a matchup called the Cortaca Jug. This year it was held at East 161st and River Avenue at Yankee Stadium, the home of the 27-time …

Bellport football won the regular season division championship with a 7-1 record. They were ranked No. 1 in the power ratings by Section XI and are seeded No. 1 for the playoffs. The first playoff …

After some confusion over the content and meaning of op-eds, letters, and editorials printed in all three of our publications, including the Long Island Advance, Suffolk County News and Islip …

The No. 1-ranked William Floyd Colonials displayed their dominance as they defeated Sachem East by a score of 45-8 in the quarterfinals of the Suffolk County Division I playoffs. This victory has …

The 2022 Statewide Ballot Proposal, proposition No. 1, passed with overwhelming numbers with 69.1 percent of the vote or over 2.9 million yes votes to the 1.2 million no votes on Tuesday, Nov. 8. As …

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), the Republican Party and Conservative Party Nominee for Governor of New York, issued the following statement on the election results: “I would like to …