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**MILD SPOILER ALERT**   As the warmer weather rolls in, Netflix has heated up its pairings of chemistry-laden couples to watch, in both creation and self-destruction. Two …

Local author, Commack resident Meryl Ain’s new novel, “Shadows We Carry,” published by SparkPress, takes place on Long Island and is the sequel to her award-winning post-Holocaust …

The Bay Area Friends of Fine Arts Gallery at the Gillette House in Sayville is hosting an exhibit by 30 artists from Women Sharing Art for the month of May. Open from 12 pm to 4 p.m. every …

On Saturday, May 13, the Friends of the Bayport-Blue Point Library hosted a book signing for local author and program educator at the library, Kristin Yook. Yook’s book, “Five Little Seals,” …

A plaque near the entrance to the Gil- lette House in Sayville describes its for- mer owner, Ida Gillette, aka “The Grand Old Lady of Sayville,” as a suffragist, benefactor, civic leader, and …

Nearly 10 storm troopers from the 501st Legion descended upon the Bayport-Blue Point Library on Saturday, May 6, for fans of the “Star Wars” franchise. Julie Pernice, a children’s librarian, …

The CM Performing Arts Center held its opening night of the second show in its 50th season with Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” a musical to celebrate the working girl and eviscerate the …

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 …

Under the direction of Mr. Redding, student director Emily D., and producer Mr. Weber, the Bayport-Blue Point High School Music Department’s talented cast and crew drew packed audiences for …

Growing up on Long Island, the Long Island Advance was a major source of information on everything going on in my surrounding area. And every once in a while, while reading, I would be blessed with a …

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 …

The Bayport-Blue Point School District celebrated the 100th day of school on Thursday, Feb. 9. On the 100th day, each of our elementary schools in the district   mark the milestone by …

On Saturday, Feb. 11, Blue Point-based charity, The Johnny Mac Foundation, held its 14th annual wish gala at the Mansion at Oyster Bay. There were over 150 in attendance for the evening. …

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 …

On Friday, Feb. 3, at the Blue Point Elementary gymnasium, a KISS (Kids Invite Someone Special) Dance was held. Described by event planner Nora Garvey as a “resounding success,” it …

The Islip Arts Council (IAC) will present a month-long celebration of bravery, artistry, music, poetry, and literature in honor of Black History Month this February. Running from Feb. 11 through …

For Valentine’s Day, the Suffolk County News asked the community to submit photos of themselves with their partner who happens to be their opposite. In this “opposites attract” …

The other day, I came across a postcard from the 1950s featuring the northern end of Brown’s River in midsummer. Most prominent in the old color photo was the beautiful 33-foot ketch, Morning …

The Connetquot wrestling team took first place in the League II tournament on Saturday, Feb. 4. The event was held at Walt Whitman High School. Connetquot had three champions, six finalists, and 11 …

1998 Bellport High School grad, Greg Delimitros is the Vice President of Equipment operations for the Philadelphia Eagles. He has 19 years with the team and is hoping to bring home his second …

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