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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

During Black History Month, we often reflect on the Black Americans who have made life-changing impacts on our country.  From Martin Luther King Jr., to Rosa Parks, and even to the lesser-known …

Growing up on Long Island, the Long Island Advance was a major source of information on everything going on in my surrounding area. And every once in a while, while reading, I would be blessed with a …

A little over 100 years ago, on Aug. 1, 1920, an African American baby girl was born in Halifax County, Va.  There was nothing particularly special about this child or her family at the …

Black women receive more intense public and private scrutiny over their hair styles or color choices than any other group. Black hair is tied to a personal and collective identity; it tells stories …

My Black History Month begins with the celebration of life, respect, and honor of my people.   Setauket, Long Island, is where my roots and ties to family begins.  My family name is Sells. …

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office is joining forces with the Medford branch of national service dog organization Canine Companions. Suffolk County district attorney Raymond Tierney …

The Smith Point Bridge Replacement Project held a Construction Awareness Information Session on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m., in the William Floyd High School auditorium, located at 240 Mastic Beach …

With the help of Dr. Christopher Gobler, of Stony Brook University’s Gobler Laboratory, Save The Great South Bay presented its annual State of the Bay address during their Fall Speaker Series. …

Habitat for Humanity of Long Island, located at 643 Middle Country Road in Middle Island, brewed up a fundraiser which was as effervescent and refreshing as opening a nice cold one. The organization …

Edna White is a very busy lady. The 58-year-old, who lives in Riverhead, is the president of the Gordon Heights Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Chairperson at the NAACP of Brookhaven, and …

It’s been over 100 years since Long Island Rail Road service experienced as large of an upgrade as the upcoming Grand Central Madison that will connect LIRR riders to the eastside of Manhattan. …

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) are excited to announce the winners of the Girl Scout Holiday Light Show Display Contest. Daisy Girl Scout Layla Koleda from Mastic-Shirley has been selected as …

At this time of year, when consumerism can take precedence over the true spirit of the season, it is important to remember the epigram that “it is better to give than it is to receive.” …