Local state senators Alexis Weik (R-8th District) and Dean Murray (R-3rd District), along with 13 other senators, submitted a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging her to rescind the electric bus …
A winter storm warning is in effect for the South Shore from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, as heavy snow is expected to accumulate. The Town of Islip is projected to receive 5 to 10 …
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 …
The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library has announced an addition to its Board of Trustees. Following the resignation of Nancy Marks, the library board has appointed Chris Ricciardi, a …
William Paca Middle School teachers recently participated in a friendly volleyball tournament against Suffolk County Police Department’s 7th Precinct COPE (Community Oriented Police …
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 …
The first-place William Floyd boys’ varsity basketball team continues to roll in their undefeated season as they defeated Patchogue-Medford by a score of 90-53. With the win, the Colonials …
On Saturday, Jan. 13, the Patchogue Arts Council debuted their new exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Terry Street, “A Tapestry of Contemporary African Art.” The exhibit …
NYS Sen. Dean Murray joined his Senate and Assembly colleagues, along with Suffolk County district attorney Raymond Tierney, Nassau County district attorney Anne T. Donnelly, various law enforcement …
William Floyd High School senior Kayla Gilmore broke the girls’ varsity basketball program’s all-time points scored record this past weekend when she drilled a three-point jump-shot early …
The National Park Service (NPS) announced that deer removal operations, approved through the Fire Island National Seashore White-tailed Deer Management Plan, will be implemented during the months of …
On Saturday, Dec. 16, the William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) hosted a 1,000-coat giveaway in collaboration with Helpsy, a clothing recycling organization, to help provide a little extra warmth to …
The William Floyd boys varsity basketball team took a dominating 78-16 win over Central Islip last week. The Colonials are off to a great start this season, owning a perfect 5-0 overall record and, …
Area fire departments held elections on Tuesday, Dec.12. Here are the results: Bellport Elected new comer John Mehrkens with 79 votes to incumbent Paul Newman’s 42 votes for a …
Several area fire departments are holding elections on Dec. 12. Here are the candidates. Bellport Paul Neumann (incumbent) is running against John Mehrkens for a five-year term.Election is …
Every year, Bellport’s Lighthouse Mission teams up with the South Country School District’s social workers and hands out thousands of free gifts to local families in need. Each …
The Long Island Advance is once again requesting nominations to award one individual for our newly renamed “Inspiration Award.” Candidates for the award should include …
The William Floyd Colonials’ bid for a sixth Long Island championship came up short, as William Floyd lost to Massapequa, 35-7. The Colonials finished the regular season and playoffs with …
The William Floyd High School musical theatre class, under the direction of Mr. Berkeley Rousseau, has been selected to perform live on “Good Morning America”! These 22 talented …
The William Floyd Colonials defeated Longwood by a score of 49-13 on Saturday afternoon and punched their ticket back to the Suffolk County championship game. After Longwood took an early …
