Dunkin’ opens in place of old Dairy Barn

Dunkin’ is now located at 454 William Floyd Parkway, in Shirley, in place of the old and abandoned Dairy Barn. The owners opened the storefront last week, offering free donuts to all …

Napoleon Dynamite, Pedro, and Uncle Rico are coming to the Patchogue Theatre

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts is hosting a live discussion with Jon Heder, Napoleon; Efren Ramirez, Pedro; and Jon Gries, Uncle Ricco; on Friday, April 14. Tickets are on sale now, though …

‘A world under glass’

Pinball enthusiast and Patchogue resident Joshua Guskin can’t wait to invite the public to his Pinball Long Island storefront, at 48 West Main Street, this St. Patrick’s Day …

Lighthouse temporarily closes

The National Park Service (NPS) announces the temporary closure of the Fire Island Lighthouse Tower. On the morning of March 4, an exterior panel on the northeast side of the Fire Island …

$28M in new sewer grant money for Tri-Hamlet area

Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone announced $28 million in new funding to advance additional sewer expansion on the Mastic Shirley peninsula. The grants, funded by the …

Here’s a ‘Clue’: this mystery is hilarious

Actors Sally Struthers and James Taylor Odom strode into The Gateway lobby for their Advance interview last week with enthusiastic zing. “We were crying in rehearsal. From laughter,” …

Environment

Bianchi/Weiss becomes a preserve

The 14-acre Bianchi/Weiss Greenhouses Superfund site in East Patchogue, remediated by the Department of Environmental Conservation in 2016, will now take a bow as a preserve, managed by the …

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Port Jeff mayor to run for town supervisor

Margot J. Garant is a longtime mayor and resident of the Village of Port Jefferson. She is currently serving her 14th year as mayor. Garant recently announced her candidacy for Brookhaven Town …

Housing plan by state calls for diversified growth

A housing proposal to address the ongoing housing crisis in New York State, proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-New York) and her housing team, in late January of this year at the State of the State …

Suffolk County exec and town supervisor advance wind project

Earlier this week, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone and Brookhaven Town supervisor Ed Romaine announced a giant step forward to cement Suffolk County as a national leader of the growing …

Lighthouse Mission gives away thousands of live lobsters

Yes, we said lobsters! New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police confiscated several thousand pounds of lobsters acquired illegally. They could not be released into local …

Social Services Fair

In partnership with the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI), the South Country Library, located at 22 Station Road, in Bellport, hosted their first social services fair since the …

Increased penalties at illegal wetlands dumping site

On March 9, councilman Dan Panico (center) held a press conference in the Mastic Beach wetlands at the site of an illegal dumping of demolition debris. The event was held prior to the town board …

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School news

Floyd Academy recognizes mid-year graduates

The Floyd Academy recently hosted its mid-year graduation ceremony to recognize the 16 newest alumni and first members of the Class of 2023. The celebratory gathering, including the graduates, their …

SPORTS

Floyd girls varsity basketball wins first league title in 41 years

From the first game of the season, the William Floyd High School girls varsity basketball team have proven that they are among the elite teams in Suffolk County. Capping off their regular season with …

SPORTS

Floyd track members set records

The William Floyd boys varsity track team under the leadership of head coach Ed Noll just completed a successful season with two student-athletes LaDuke Harris and Krishmar Powell standing out in the …

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Suffolk County news

Universal free school lunches and breakfasts end nationally

Universal access to free school lunches and breakfasts has recently come to an end, prompting concern from some residents in the district, and across the country, after expanded federal funding, …

LIPA welcomes customer comments on new rate proposals

The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) invites all interested customers and other stakeholders to provide input on its rate modernization proposals for 2024. The new Time-of-Day (TOD) Rate and …

Another great cookbook supporting vets

You don’t have to feel guilty about these meals. “Cooking with a Veteran” founder Dave Rogers has curated his second book—this time, with recipes utilizing leftovers. In …

Romaine to officially run!

The Republican and Conservative parties will officially announce their Suffolk County executive candidate selection later today, Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Holbrook Long Island MacArthur Marriott, as …

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Brookhaven Town

Harbor Freight Tools coming to Shirley

Councilman Dan Panico recently announced that the long-vacant former Staples, located at 855 Montauk Highway in Shirley, has been filled. Harbor Freight Tools signed the lease for the occupancy and …

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