The holiday shopping event began back in 2010 as a campaign for American Express. Small Business Saturday is now an important day for local retailers that reminds holiday shoppers to shop small and …

Several area fire departments are holding elections on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Below are the candidates and proposition information: Bellport David Sponton (incumbent) will be running for the only …

Note: Late Monday, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said in a Facebook post that the weight limit on the Smith Point Bridge has been restored to 15 tons although “with a one way traffic …

The No. 1 William Floyd Colonials varsity football team, led by head coach Paul Longo, continued their undefeated season as they blew out No. 4 Longwood in the semifinal round of the Section XI …

The Haunted House Playhouse staging was being dismantled last Friday after another successful run. “After a Haunted House load-out, we’ll begin the skate load-in,” said Gateway …

A red-tailed hawk perched on a tree branch nearby, probably emitting his own farewell salute, while Eric Powers was describing the traits of foxes to 20 third graders from Bretton Woods Elementary …

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Patchogue on Oct. 18 to protest the actions of President Donald Trump during the second No Kings Day. Organizers said around 6,000 people participated in …

Republican incumbent Dominick Thorne will be running for his third term in Suffolk County Legislature in the Seventh District. His democratic Jaween Sween is a paper candidate, according to Suffolk …

The coastal storm that lashed much of the East Coast on Sunday and Monday spared Patchogue, mayor Paul Pontieri said. Pontieri on Monday said there was some standing water on the south ends of …

Northport Harbor was the backdrop for a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at which a coalition of environmental groups asked Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation to protect the horseshoe crab in …

More than 160 guests filled the historic Masury Estate Ballroom on Sept. 27 for the fourth annual Bivalve Ball, a Roaring 1920s-themed celebration that raised over $50,000 to protect and restore the …

A total of 123 South Country School District community members signed an online petition, Google Doc form, in support of a New York State audit, addressed to the New York State comptroller Thomas …

Taxes would rise slightly next year under the budget proposed by town supervisor Daniel J. Panico. The average homeowner living outside a village such as Patchogue, and not included in a special …

State and local officials gathered at Suffolk County’s Forge River wastewater treatment plant Monday to announce the facility is now in operation and serving the first 10 of what will …