Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone on Wednesday signed legislation creating a $1 million pilot grant program to help pay part of the cost for small-business owners who want to connect to county …

On Saturday, May 20, Artspace, with gallery leader Tracy Todd Hunter, hosted the submitted artwork for congressman Andrew Garbarino’s (R-NY-2nd District) art competition for the Second …

William Floyd High School student Julia Abbaticchio recently received the New York State Retired School Administrators and Supervisors (NYSRSAS) Citizenship Award for demonstrating the qualities of …

With the beginning of boating season underway and summer right around the corner, Long Island residents are boarding their boats and hitting the water. Despite packing snacks, sunglasses, and …

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, a number of veterans’ organizations, fire departments, and community members have plans to remember those who have served. Blue Point The Blue Point …

James Leon Jr., age 88, has just been recognized for 70 years of active service in the Patchogue Fire Department. He is also presently the eldest active member of the …

The “Boys of Summer” we are not. More like the “Guys of Early Autumn.” But in the winter of 2006 (see how I’m using all the seasons here?) I met each of these guys for …

Suffolk County town supervisors and legislators have made their opinion, cautioning against retention of migrants to be placed in Suffolk County, known. In a joint-statement by the Suffolk …

Long Island homeowners looking to play a role in reducing stormwater runoff, which is one of the leading causes of nitrogen pollution in our waterways, will soon be eligible for grants to help cover …

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a shooting that killed a man in Mastic Beach early Saturday, May 20, morning. Alex Smith was shot following a confrontation that …

Catbirds, mockingbirds, chickadees and cardinals were singing bird arias at the Avery property in East Patchogue last week. Blue spruce, red maple, dogwood, cherry, holly, pine and spruce trees …

The Brookhaven Town Board meeting on May 4 held a discussion of proposed legislation regarding transient rentals (fewer than 28 days as described by NYS code) within the town. According to deputy …

This month’s prestigious Cannes Film Festival will see the premiere of the latest work by French filmmaker Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, “Black Flies.” Serving as a senior medical …

There are times in musical theater where a show is so powerful and profound, it remains in your psyche long after the curtain closes. That show was The Gateway’s “Evita,” which …

You can kick back with a beer or margarita on Memorial Day weekend. (Quell boring!) Or, you can ride the ferry to the Fire Island Pines and join a guided walking tour that highlights …

Friends of Connetquot held a lecture, as part of its lecture series, on Saturday, April 29, at 1 p.m., at the historic Connetquot River State Park Preserve. It was presented on a rainy afternoon, …

Andrea Ryan, wife of Mission Kid’s director and pastor Jim Ryan, of the Lighthouse Mission, recently published a book just in time for Mother’s Day. Her book, titled, “My Mom is a …

“Cooking with a Veteran” founder Dave Rogers has curated his third cookbook, and as always, the proceeds of the book continue to go to veterans. “From Bland to BAM! …

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the completion of construction on a marsh restoration project at Fireplace Neck Tidal Wetland …