Know your congressional district

Due to the new New York State congressional maps, many local residents are now in District 2 rather than District 1. Communities that were formerly in CD 1 and are now in CD 2 include Medford, …

One for the rock ‘n’ roll ages!

BY SAM DESMOND The 49th season premiere for the CM Theater for Performing Arts was ushered in with 1950s-era-appropriate food and cars for their production of “Bye Bye Birdie.” The …

Illustrator opens the eyes (and minds) to everyday intricacies

With paradoxically maddening and soothing illustrations, Jeremy Grand, who debuted his exhibit at the Bay Area Friends of Fine Arts Gallery at the Gillette House in Sayville, on Friday, Aug. 5, …

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Know before you vote

An important change regarding absentee voting will be in effect for the upcoming August primary as well as the November general …
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Happy 100th birthday, Ruth!

On Sunday, July 31, the American Legion Post 651 celebrated member Ruth Welch’s 100th birthday. Welch has been a member of the …
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Congressional primary coming up

Democratic candidate Bridget Fleming A former prosecutor and Southampton Town councilwoman, Suffolk County Legis. Bridget …
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The Suffolk County News - August 11, 2022

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Sayville

A small-town story with big heart

When the world gets bleak, readers always turn to their favorite stories to bring them comfort. “My Year With The Italian Girl,” a new novel by Sayville resident Linda Leuzzi, is sure to …

Lost cat visiting from Florida rescued by local woman

In a heartwarming and against-the-odds story, a loose cat was rescued by a Sayville resident and reunited with its parents from Florida, who were in the local area for vacation. Debra Reines, a …

A grand return for a beloved festival

Taking place all across downtown Sayville for three days, Summerfest was the event of the season, with thousands in attendance. With something for everyone in the family, there was decadent food, …

Bayport

Over 200 come to park for free concert

On Thursday, July 21, The Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association hosted the second of its summer series of concerts at Memorial Park in Bayport. With no available spots for parking in the …

High school seniors honored at Dellecave Awards

Leeann Redlo and Jameson Smith, seniors from Bayport-Blue Point High School, Emily Mohr and Aidan Mallon, seniors from Connetquot High School, and Jillian Rastello and Yirdaw Rivera, seniors from …

Local stores team up to help veterans

On Tuesday, July 26, The Pizzeria and Lacrosse Unlimited announced and launched their joint charity venture with the “Swim Dodge Pizzeria” short that will raise funds for local …

Food & Drink

‘Humble and kind’

How do you change a life? It’s a straightforward question with a straightforward answer. You give a young person an …
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Weekend fun for the whole family!

The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce’s Summerfest makes its triumphant return this weekend, starting Friday night at 5 p.m. …
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Beloved pizza shop bids farewell

After 50 years of serving up slices and other Italian specialties, the Aegean restaurant will be closing. A mainstay of the Sun-Vet …
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Local bar honors one of its own

On Saturday, Aug. 6, Momo’s Too, in Bayport, will be hosting a fundraiser in honor of one of the pub’s most beloved …
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The Common Ground at Rotary Park

The Common Ground has a full list of events for families this summer. Here are some of the fun activities coming up. Family …
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Street festival celebrates 35th anniversary of local theater

This Sunday, July 17, from noon to 6 p.m., The CM Noel S. Ruiz Theatre, will be hosting their first street festival in the parking lot …
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School News

Sayville Garden Club announces scholarship award winners

The Sayville Garden Club is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 scholarship awards, Brendan Dargis and Kieran Schug. The club annually awards one scholarship each to a graduating high school …

Let’s help them get back to school

Sure, it’s only mid-July, but most of us with children have already been preparing for the new school …
Your local officials on protecting schools and gun laws

The New York SAFE Act prevents criminals and the dangerously mentally ill from buying guns, cracks down …
SVIS scholarship awarded

The Sayville Village Improvement Society honored Sayville High School student Swati Sheth at a luncheon …

Local high school actress wins Petito scholarship

The Gabby Petito Foundation awarded their first annual scholarship to Bayport-Blue Point Class of …
Glamorous gowns and tidy tuxedos for prom night

A glamorous weekend with Bayport-Blue Point, Sayville, and Connetquot high schools all hosting …
2022 graduate wins civic group scholarship

The Oakdale Historical Society scholarship winner for 2022 was Connetquot 2022 graduate Zachary …

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Arts

South Shore nautical-inspired clothing brand

It is widely purported that the nautical fashion trend has royal origins, beginning with Queen Victoria, who in 1846, commissioned a child’s sailor uniform for her 4-year-old son, Albert …

Historic church becomes a muse for art

The second-oldest church in Suffolk County, dating back to colonial times, St. John’s in Oakdale has inspired art and ardor for over 250 years of its history. On Wednesday, July 20, it provided …

Local artist to direct art gallery

A sanctuary and stage for fine arts, the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts (BAFFA) Gallery at the Gillette House in downtown Sayville is a mainstay and focal point for the artistic community of the …

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Hometown Heroes

SCPD canine graduation

On Tuesday, July 26, the Suffolk County Police Department held a ceremony to honor the police canines and their handlers who had recently successfully completed canine training class and achieved New …

Teen Center fulfills 9/11 hero’s last wish

On Wednesday, July 27, the Bayport-Blue Point Library held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly christened John McNamara Teen Center. Local charity Johnny Mac Foundation has been a robust …

‘From Vietnam to the Arctic Circle: Memoir of a Naval Officer in the Cold War’

Jack Whitehouse’s latest book, “From Vietnam to the Arctic Circle: Memoir of a Naval Officer in the Cold War,” speaks to the reader about the life-and-death issues of the Cold War …