In the words of Dr. Chris Verga, “Baseball is New York: the end.” Baseball has proven to be a popular sport and form of entertainment; however, the enjoyable pastime has had a …
Shark bites on Long Island dominated headlines of local and national publications over the summer after five people were bitten during the July 4 weekend. In August, a sixth bite was reported, this …
Suffolk County Supreme Court Justice Joseph A. Santorelli rejected the Citizens Campaign for the Environment and NAACP’s challenge of Brookhaven Town’s environmental review of the …
William Floyd Middle School seventh-grade student Ryan Formato was recently selected as a recipient of the Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) Private Study Scholarship for his …
Scientists at Stony Brook University have completed their assessment of water quality in Long Island’s surface waters for 2023. The findings were released during a press conference held at …
Brookhaven Town elected officials were sworn in for four year terms in a ceremony at town hall on Jan. 6.
Suffolk County district attorney Raymond A. Tierney recently announced that Randell Hollman, 16, of East Patchogue, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to burglary, …
Just in time for Veterans Day, a group of veterans, who are also stand-up comics, will perform a free show at the Patchogue-Medford Library. It’s the first time that members of Veterans …
On Jan. 18, Town of Brookhaven supervisor Daniel J. Panico announced the appointment of councilman Neil Foley (R-5th District) to serve as deputy supervisor for Town of Brookhaven. Foley elected …
Some people were born to be doctors, lawyers, artists, or athletes, and some animals were born to be therapy animals—comforting strangers, building community, and bringing joy to all they …
It may have been raining cats and dogs on Sunday, but Saturday was a good day to go home with one. Last Chance Animal Rescue hosted two of their weekly pet adoption events in Patchogue on …
Patchogue-Medford alum Marcus Stroman will be on the pitcher’s mound at Yankee Stadium this coming season pitching for the home team. The two-time All-Star signed with the Yankees for two …
Around 200 students have signed up already for The Gateway’s Acting School’s spring and summer sessions. Stop by this Bellport landmark, off South Country Road, when sessions let out or …
Six women who have set themselves apart through their service to the community were honored last week as Women of Distinction by local officials in a special ceremony attended by their families and …
The No. 1-ranked William Floyd Colonials displayed their dominance as they defeated No. 8 Sachem East by a score of 55-26 in the quarterfinals of the Suffolk County Division I playoffs. The …
Tired of relying on Mother Nature to create your surfing waves? That won’t be a problem once a new members-only surf club comes to Shirley. Chris and Brett Portera, the father-and-son …
The William Floyd girls varsity gymnastics team are League II co-champions. The Colonials, under the leadership of head coach Rich Daly, finished the regular season with an impressive 5-1 league …
Andrea Ryan, wife of Mission Kid’s director and pastor Jim Ryan, of the Lighthouse Mission, recently published a book, just in time for Father’s Day. Her book, titled “My Dad …
On Dec. 8, Brookhaven residents opened their hearts in a big way by donating thousands of toys at the town’s INTERFACE Toy Drive. The event, held in the lobby of Town Hall, was …
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed an act establishing an official flag for the new nation. The resolution stated, “Resolved, that the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, …
