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 American journalist reflects on his time in Russian prison
For nearly 500 days, Evan Gershkovich had little control over where he went and when he would see his friends and family. But he could …
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An A.I. agent pitched us a ‘story’ it wrote; we replied
One morning, while combing through the hundreds of press releases, newsletters, and story ideas that flood the editor’s email …
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Opposition to Amazon’s ‘mega’ Holbrook warehouse grows as planning docs go public
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‘Big Works’ at BAFFA Art Gallery

South Bay Art Association hosts members’ exhibition By Connor Patton There’s something BIG at the BAFFA Art Gallery in Sayville this month. The South Bay Art Association is hosting its …
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SPORTS

Sayville improves to 4 and 0

Sayville improved to 4-0 after a 42-0 shutout over Mount Sinai. The Golden Flashes were the visitors at the Mount Sinai Mustangs and commanded the entire game. Early in the game, Connor …
West Islip’s Giada Zegarelli had possession with Sayville’s Taylor Brink on her heels.
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Sayville tops West Islip on late goal

Amid momentum swings throughout last Thursday’s Suffolk Division 2 field hockey matchup between Sayville and West Islip, both defenses and goaltenders stood tall until the waning moments. With …

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Bayport
The Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce is hosting its biennial Community Expo on Wednesday, Oct 21 from 4-8 p.m. at the Bayport Flower Houses.

Get ready for the Bayport-Blue Point Community Expo

Two towns, one community, all under one roof, is the motto for the upcoming biennial Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce Community Expo. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m., the Bayport …
Harmony Cafe founder Rosemarie McCarthy (middle) and volunteers.

Life is always in harmony at this cafe

Harmony Cafe’s roots can be traced back decades before the Patchogue-based nonprofit’s creation, to a cafe in Patchogue. When Rosemarie McCarthy, founder of Harmony Cafe, was a child in the …
Senior captains and returning starters Madison Clark (left) Olivia Farrell and Lily LaPuma (right) lead the Phantoms.
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Bayport eyes county title repeat

Defending Suffolk County and Long Island Class C field hockey champion Bayport-Blue Point broke out of the gate quickly once again, winning seven of its first eight—most in dominant fashion. …

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Food & Drink
 ‘Gin & Sin’ murder mystery at St. Ann’s
St. Ann’s Episcopal Church transformed into Sayville’s hottest 1920s-themed speakeasy, “The River Room,” for one-night-only …
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An Oyster Ball in Heckscher Park
Save the Great South Bay held their annual Oyster Ball on the shore of Heckscher Park last Saturday, Sept. 12. Thrown as a fundraiser …
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A battle for the ages
The clock ticked back to the 1860s at the Islip Grange as reenactors gathered to mark the 18th annual Civil War Weekend. Hosted by …
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Dogs in dresses hit the runway
Dogs dressed to the nines hit the runway this past Sunday, Sept. 13, for Tula Kitchen’s Doggy Fashion Show. Held with the Town of …
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Grandparents Day carnival bridges generations
Family, friends, and community members made lasting memories at a multi-generational carnival hosted at The Bristal Assisted Living in …
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Fun times at Seafood Fest
The weather mostly held up for a delightful Seafood Fest weekend at the Long Island Maritime Museum. Crowds turned out for rows of …
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School News

Connetquot appoints interim superintendent

The Connetquot Board of Education appointed a new interim superintendent to head the district, making them the third district leader in two months. On Sept. 18, the Connetquot Board of Education …

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Arts
Nathan Gottlieb, Mary Scinto, Trishy Patel, and Exer Crettol hang out while creating artwork for William’s Warriors.
Chalk artwork nearly filled the entire Blue Point Preserve last weekend for the 10th annual “Chalk the Walk” event hosted by William’s Warriors. The event hosted on Oct. 3 honored William …
Patricia Lind-Gonzalez presents her first solo show ‘Inspired by Nature’ this month at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum.
From flowers gifted during memorable milestones, to landscapes of familiar parks and meadows, artist Patricia Lind-Gonzalez captures slices of her own life at her first solo show “Inspired by …
The inaugural Grove and Pines Film Festival took place this past weekend, bringing industry professionals and up-and-coming talent together.
From short documentaries about discovering oneself, to a feature film about love and family ties, filmmakers from around the globe shared their stories during the inaugural Grove and Pines Film …
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Hometown Heroes
Local fire chiefs from all over the Islip community held American flags in honor.
As Peter Kletchka sang in honor of the victims, Islip Town once again remembered what happened just 25 years ago. The Town of Islip held the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park starting at 5 p.m. in …
Members of the Sayville Fire Department stand along Gillette Avenue during the Common Ground at Rotary Park’s annual 9/11 ceremony.
Outside fire departments, schools, town halls, and parks across Long Island, communities gathered to honor those who died as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 …
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, first responders across the region continue receiving mental and physical health care.
“It’s not a dream; there is no waking up from this. It’s not a bad movie, and it may not ever really be over,” read a Suffolk County News editorial on Sept. 13, 2001. This week marks the …
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