SUFFOLK COUNTY
Keep federal funding for libraries across Long Island
We represent the Suffolk County Library Association (SCLA), a professional organization representing library workers across Suffolk …
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Run for a cause
Health-related illnesses as a result of being a first responder on Sept. 11 aren’t getting in the way of Central Islip resident …
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The beauty of birds!
With the end of the winter season and spring underway, the Island Symphony Orchestra and the Seatuck Environmental Association came …
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Sayville
SPORTS

Girls lax team improves record to 3-1

Sayville Golden Flashes girls varsity lacrosse perpetuated their domination in their spring 2025 campaign after shellacking the Miller Place Panthers last Tuesday, April 8.  Fifty-four …

Toy-filled eggs, live music, wine at Springfest

The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce will host Spring Fest 2025 on Saturday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date will be Sunday, May 3. This year’s Springfest will have a …

Rechler presents proposal with 35 percent less density

About 50 people attended a presentation hosted by Rechler Equity Partners and the Island Hills Advisory Committee at True North Community Church, in Bohemia. The presentation included a …
Bayport

Free egg hunt, petting zoo at Corey Beach Easter weekend

The Blue Point Elementary School PTA and Dave Chiarella of Bodhi’s Beach Shack will be teaming up for the second Hoppy Easter Celebration on Saturday, April 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Corey …

Community leaders excitedly anticipate Dunkin’ opening

No opening date has been determined yet for Dunkin’ Donuts on Montauk Highway and Blue Point Avenue in Blue Point, but constructions crews have put on the company logo to the former Chase bank …

‘Proper’ gifts for all the big celebrations

With every celebration vying to have the most unique, Instagram-able features, attention to detail is key. The Proper Bottle Company, created by Bayport resident Jennifer Meyn, provides that …
Food & Drink
Toy-filled eggs, live music, wine at Springfest
The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce will host Spring Fest 2025 on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date will be …
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A check for Sharing a Meal
Once again, the Mary Martha Guild of  St. John’s Lutheran Church of Sayville has stepped up to provide support to the …
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Sixty years as Sayville Rotary’s George Bailey
You knew Don Hester would be at his desk early as president of Percy Hoek Inc. Insurance on Sayville’s Main Street. Some of his …
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Toy-filled eggs, live music, wine at Springfest
The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce will host Spring Fest 2025 on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date will be …
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Looking for places that serve local Long Island seafood?
A new campaign launched by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell Cooperative Extension, Suffolk County, …
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Emos rejoice—Taking Back Sunday and Say Anything to hit the main stage
The Great South Bay Music Festival is back for their 17th anniversary. The four-day music and arts festival will return to Shorefront …
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School News

Supporting student artists

On Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts will be hosting a juried invitational high school exhibition with an awards ceremony on April …

Arts
The late Chuck Anderson, my colleague here at the Advance , my editor with Fire News, the Bellport-based trade paper for the fire and EMS audience and a published author himself, was always quick to …
Summer lovers can look forward to beach-side tunes and shenanigans earlier than July with the CM Performing Arts Center’s springtime rendition of Jimmy Buffett’s “Escape to …
As part of a new initiative at CM Performing Arts Center, artwork will be exhibited in the lobby of the theater as part of the artistic vision of the current Main Stage musical. For the summer …
Hometown Heroes
On Saturday, April 5, Kenneth Rehm, a World War II Navy veteran and fixture of the Sayville community, celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and local elected officials at …
The Oakdale Historical Society named their 2025 recipient of the O.W.L award (Oakdale’s Wondrous Leadership) as the West Sayville Junior Fire Department. “Oakdale Historical Society …
On April 4, Brookhaven Town supervisor Dan Panico (center, left) and deputy supervisor/councilman Neil Foley (center, right) stopped by Corey Beach in Blue Point to thank members of the St. …
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