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Pat-Med senior heading to prestigious Air Force Academy prep school

Patchogue-Medford High School senior Alex Lawrence has been accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colo. Following graduation from Pat-Med, Lawrence …

Power in Heels in Patchogue recently celebrated their seventh annual event, hosted by the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce at The Sunset Harbor Club. A total of three remarkable women were …

Friends of Lakeview Cemeteries will be part of the Great Brookhaven Cleanup on workdays, including May 18 and 19. The Patchogue Hispanic Heritage Parade starts Sunday at noon; arrive early …

A number of veterans’ organizations, fire departments, and community members have plans to remember those who have served. Below is a compiled list to attend a local Memorial Day ceremony on …

Temple Beth El observed Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) on Sunday with an emotional community-wide interfaith service of song and prayer and a talk by Holocaust educator Dr. Bernie Furshpan. …

A number of veterans’ organizations, fire departments, and community members have plans to remember those who have served. Below is a compiled list to attend a local Memorial Day ceremony on …

Equipped with bags and gloves, a group of dedicated volunteers gathered along the banks of East Patchogue’s Swan River to clean up their local waterway. Led by James Bertsch and Tom Kain, …

Patchogue Kiwanis, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children in the community, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Special Projects Sweepstakes. This charitable …

Power in Heels in Patchogue will be celebrating their seventh annual event, hosted by the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce at The Sunset Harbor Club. A total of three remarkable women will …

If you see LuAnn Thompson, make sure to wish her a happy anniversary. Thompson’s business, Bellport Arts & Framing Studio, turned 20 this month, and it’s a milestone few small …

On Sunday, April 7, Jason Borowski and the Blue Point Civic Association gathered at the property on Kennedy Avenue and Montauk to clean up the area as part of Save the Great South Bay’s Creek …

Medford Boy Scout Liam Langlan recently completed his Eagle Scout project: a Giving Box, now located at Patchogue Medford Youth & Community Services, on Bay Avenue in Patchogue. For his …

The Patchogue Lioness Lions Foundation will be hosting their 20th annual Walk for a Guide Dog on Sunday, May 19 at 9 a.m., rain or shine. All the proceeds will go to sponsor a puppy at the Guide Dog …

The Patchogue Lioness Lions Foundation will be hosting their 20th annual Walk for a Guide Dog on Sunday, March 19 at 9 a.m., rain or shine. All the proceeds will go to sponsor a puppy at the Guide …

On Sunday, March 24, Bayport Civic Association leader, Bob Draffin, announced that his beloved wife, Janet, had died at the age of 61 with over 30 years as a resident of the town she came to mold …

For Career Week at South Country Elementary Schools in Bellport, students met with community leaders and also enjoyed Spirit Week revolving around careers and colleges. A special visitor, who …

This past Sunday, March 17, the Harbor Crab Co. in Patchogue hosted its second annual St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser. Members of the community came out in support of five local kids and their …

St. Joseph’s University, N.Y., recently honored the women religious during the dedication and blessing of the Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel, located within the Long Island Campus’ new …

The Boys & Girls Club of the Bellport Area will hold its sixth annual Legacy Celebration on April 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event will be at the club at 471 Atlantic Avenue in Bellport and …

“Trapper, this is not goodbye, it’s see you later,” Kirsten Holley said as she handed Trapper’s leash to Karen Steelman. Surrounded by loved ones and furry friends, three …

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