Human trafficking is not just an issue that happens somewhere else—it’s something Suffolk County deals with every day. “We have a very unhappy statistic with the top 20 percent …
An annual celebration that raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. The first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970. Doing our part, Save The …
Emergency responders were at the ready. A triage area was already cordoned off. Ambulances were lining up in the parking lot. The ferry, followed by several emergency boats with their lights …
On Saturday, April 5, community members and constituents of Congressman Andrew Garbarino protested in Patchogue in front of and near his official office on Oak Street. Crowd estimates were 2,000 …
As the weather warms, it’s important to follow doctor-recommended safety tips on how to effectively prepare your body prior to diving into golf, pickleball, softball or other warm-weather …
The late Chuck Anderson, my colleague here at the Advance , my editor with Fire News, the Bellport-based trade paper for the fire and EMS audience and a published author himself, was always quick to …
Todd Rundgren will bring his “What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook Live in Concert” tour to the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 13 at 7 p.m. …
Rachel Raysor-Henry remembers her late brother Kevin as an energetic, confident child whose smile and energy could light up a room. Kevin delighted in jumping on beds, making armpit sounds, and …
Proud Suffolk County residents of Irish heritage from were honored by county executive Romaine and the Suffolk County Legislature at the third annual Irish American Heritage Celebration. The midday …
The William Floyd School District hosted a capital project vote on Wednesday, March 26. The community passed the $78.5 million proposed facilities capital improvement project, with 618 yes votes to …
Health-related illnesses as a result of being a first responder on Sept. 11 aren’t getting in the way of Central Islip resident Erica Gaston. Gaston is a retired New York Police Department …
St. Joseph’s University student Devin Walsh had a big night last month when she participated in the Miss New York International pageant in Princeton, N.J., and was crowned Miss New York …
On March 20 , supervisor Daniel J. Panico and the Brookhaven Town Board were on hand to honor the recipients of the 2025 Women’s Recognition Awards at the 39th annual Women’s Recognition …
A new campaign launched by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell Cooperative Extension, Suffolk County, will highlight restaurants and fish stores that offer …
Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) today reintroduced the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), Brian Fitzpatrick …
Supervisor Daniel J. Panico has announced that registration for the 17th annual Great Brookhaven Cleanup is now open. The event, which is sponsored by the Town of Brookhaven’s Department of …
When it comes to Long Island synagogues, Brad Kolodny knows them all. From Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach, where Billy Crystal had his bar mitzvah, to Congregation Tifereth Israel in Greenport, …
William Floyd High School chemistry teacher Dr. Martin Palermo was recently selected for the New York State Education Department’s VITAL (Virtual Implementation of Teaching and Learning) …
The William Floyd School District will be hosting a capital project vote on Wednesday, March 26. The vote will be for a $78.5 million proposed facilities capital improvement project, which will be at …
State and local officials gathered at Suffolk County’s Forge River wastewater treatment plant Monday to announce the facility is now in operation and serving the first 10 of what will …
