SUFFOLK COUNTY
Suffolk County exec and town supervisor advance wind project
Earlier this week, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone and Brookhaven Town supervisor Ed Romaine announced a giant step forward to …
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National Park Service donates venison to a New York Food Bank
Fire Island National Seashore donated 3,211 pounds of venison to Feeding Westchester, located in Westchester County, N.Y. With a …
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‘1985… a simpler time’
The Brookhaven Free Library held a literary lecture event for Linda Leuzzi and her roman a clef, “My Year with the Italian …
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Sayville

Sayville Schools is ACES

How does a single mom unable to pay for camp fill up her kids’ summer schedule?  Or what about a mother worried she’ll have her heat shut off in winter? And what do you do about your …

A woman of class and kindness passes

She surely was a fashion icon. Perfectly turned out with hair, makeup, nails, and a stunning outfit in place on her petite figure, Kay Porter was memorable. And oh, that classy white sports car …

A frank talk about situational awareness

Be aware of your surroundings. At all times. Lee Schwartzberg, president and CEO of Peace of Mind Training, in Medford, presented different scenarios and what residents and business owners need to …
Bayport

Library budget proposal stays under tax cap at 2.29 percent

The Bayport-Blue Point Library will have a budget vote on Tuesday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. An informational meeting took place on Wednesday, March 22. This is the second time in the last …

Sea of green on Montauk Highway

On Sunday, March 13, the Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce’s 33rd annual St. Patrick’s parade was held on a sunny afternoon, perfect for event-goers to celebrate the occasion for the …

Celebrating 20 years of getting involved

It’s been 20 years of the Bayport Civic Association serving the community and making good on their motto to “Get Involved.” The civic association held their 20th anniversary …
Food & Drink
Mexican food heats up a cold day
Despite the freezing temperatures (clocking in at 6 degrees at 10 a.m.), the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce was able to offer a …
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Be a superfan; come to the Congregational Church’s Souper Bowl
Before you cheer for your team, the Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ, at 131 Middle Road, is hosting a Souper Bowl, …
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Best for 10 years and counting
For the 10th year in a row, Bayport’s The Fish Store, owned by Seth Needelman, has won the Bethpage Best of Long Island award …
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You helped give $1,400 to those in need
This year, our readers helped us raise a total of $1,400 through our Holiday Greeting Fund in support of the Chestene M. Coverdale …
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‘Joy found in miracles’
Serving up hot chocolate on the first night of Hanukkah, as has been an annual tradition for over a decade now, the Bayport-Blue Point …
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‘Joelle’ Noel
Santa and sweetheart, Mrs. Claus, visited Café Joelle on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 13 to take in requests for the upcoming …
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School News

False shooting reported in Sayville

A 911 call was made at 7:08 pm, Wednesday, March 15 requeting police presence at a residence at Canterbury Drive in Sayville as a domestic dispute with gunshots purportedly fired in the …

Arts
We all know the story of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” the ill-fated young lovers who were born into opposing families with their love coming to a tragic ending. Fast-forward to …
The West Islip Symphony Orchestra began a month-long celebration of the achievements of Black composers and writers throughout the history of music with “Culture Sounds: African American Music …
Devin Fickling’s earliest memories are of helping his family operate the Sayville Theater:  sweeping up popcorn, collecting ticket stubs, greeting community members. “It was …
Hometown Heroes
The Islip Town Board celebrated Black history with the return of its popular in-person ceremonies honoring members of the community who have gone above and beyond to enhance, enrich, and improve …
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 …
A local volunteer community service group, whose mission is to provide service dogs to assist veterans in need, last week donated $12,700 to America’s Vet Dogs—sponsoring two more service …
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