Colonial church celebrates 240th birthday

This Saturday, July 20, the Oakdale Historical Society raised over $500 at a community picnic and yard sale at St. John’s Church. The second-oldest church in Suffolk County, the celebration was …

Two men killed in plane crash at MacArthur Airport

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) , a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza A36 crashed near the end of the runway at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma around 6 p.m. on …

Chamber keeps Montauk Highway beautiful year-round

For nearly a decade, The Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce has been responsible for the Dickensian decorations in the winter and the vibrant flowers in the spring on the lampposts that line …

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Vets-Rock ticket giveaway

In an effort to show gratitude to veterans, The Great South Bay Music Festival has donated over 250 tickets to seven of Long …
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Great South Bay Music Festival returns to Shorefront Park

The Great South Bay Music Festival returns to Shorefront Park in Patchogue on July 18-21. It’s the 16th year for the popular …
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McDonald’s on Montauk to open early November

The McDonald’s on Montauk Highway in Blue Point is tentatively scheduled for a grand opening in late October/early November of …
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The Suffolk County News - July 25, 2024

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Sayville

Familiar faces at realty ribbon cutting

On Tuesday, July 23, The Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Century 21, KR Realty, formerly Century 21, Bay’s Edge Realty Inc., at their new location on …

‘House of the Dragon’ heroines, Long Island beauty

With Targaryen-haired maidens abound, artist Renee Brown’s work, feminine figures amidst a blast of color and extreme light, invites the audience to ruminate on epic stories and sage …

Summer's biggest event!

The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce’s Summerfest will be held next weekend starting Friday night at 5 p.m. on Aug. 2 and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4. …

Bayport

MY TURN

Joy found me on the South Shore

People are always wondering how to find joy. Maybe we don’t. Maybe, joy finds us. I think a large of that is God’s bird’s-eye view. He knows when we need certain people in our lives …

Bespoke jewelry, refreshing drinks for a summer’s day

The Jordan sisters of Bayport, Charlotte (left), 11, and Genevieve, 9 have been making bracelets for weeks and offered some iced tea at their micro-farmer’s market for thirsty passers-by. …

Bayport Civic bestows 21st annual scholarship

The Bayport Civic Association Scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors of the Class of 2024 who best excelled in the performance of their civic duties. This year’s winners are Julia …

Food & Drink

On Sunday, July 21 from 4 to 9 p.m., the Christopher A. Coluccio Foundation will be hosting a youth, 3-v-3 basketball tournament at …
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Irresistible flavors sold at Magic Fountain

Is it safe to assume almost every native Suffolk County Long Islander knows of, or has been to, Magic Fountain in Mattituck? Though we …
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McDonald’s on Montauk to open early November

The McDonald’s on Montauk Highway in Blue Point is tentatively scheduled for a grand opening in late October/early November of …
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Summertime lemonade for sale!

Pictured are Blue Point girls, Doireann Garvey, Emma Hogan, Mia Longo, Katherine Hogan, and Saoirse Garvey hosting a lemonade …
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Airplanes over breakfast

The Bayport Aerodrome hosted their annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, June 23. The five-hour event served up pancakes and other …
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Greek desserts homemade with love

The about 20 ladies of the church’s women’s organization, called Philoptochos, have already spent hours upon hours baking, …
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School News

Connetquot joins nationwide lawsuit against social media

The Connetquot School District has joined hundreds of other school districts around the nation in a California lawsuit against social media companies like Meta (formerly Facebook), TikTok, and Snap, …

Q&A with Suffolk Sports Hall of Famer Alyssa Leonard

Alyssa Leonard is a lacrosse player born and raised in Bay Shore, Bay Shore High School alumna 2010. She …
Local senior Gianna Echervarria is the recipient of the 2024 Gene Horton Memorial Scholarship

Bayport-Blue Point High School senior Gianna Echervarria was awarded this year’s Gene Horton …
History-making lacrosse team honored

At the June 27 Brookhaven Town Board Meeting, councilman Neil Foley (R-Fifth District) and the Brookhaven …

T-bird Class of 2024 graduates

Congratulation graduates!
Grads look forward to middle, high school

Connetquot School District honored fifth and eighth graders at moving up ceremonies into the middle …
Gio of ‘Boomer and Gio’ inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame

Gregg Giannotti, nicknamed Gio, radio talk show host on WFAN, is a Bellport native who currently …

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Arts

Local park has hundreds gather for live music, entertainment

The summer is off to a sizzling start at the Common Ground park in downtown Sayville. Although the Common Ground hosts events throughout the year, the summer features multiple acts that are all …

Willy Wonka golden ticket won at children’s boutique

Autumn Piñeyro, of Bayport, celebrated being the recipient of the coveted “Golden Ticket” from CM Performing Arts Center’s scavenger hunt this past weekend. Autumn, who …

Over 75 artists submit to ‘Patchworks’ exhibit

Opening this Saturday, June 29, the Patchogue Arts Council will have their “Patchworks 2024” exhibit on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Terry Street in Patchogue until …

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Hometown Heroes

Flying Dutchmen win another tournament

On Saturday, June 29, the West Sayville Fire Department Flying Dutchmen drill team continued their winning ways and emerged as victors in the 17th annual Selden Invitational Drill, held at Brookhaven …

The perfect team

Whoever said a dog is a man’s best friend never saw the bond between 12-year-old Keegan and Patience VII. Keegan King graduated from Canine Companions training camp in April with her service …

Flying Dutchmen win 193rd tournament

On June 8, the West Sayville Fire Department Flying Dutchmen drill team emerged as victors in the 26th annual North Bellmore Invitational Motorized Drill, hosted by the North Bellmore Fire Department …