On Monday, Sept. 11, many of our local heroes will be paying tribute to those who lost, or risked, their lives on that unforgettable day, as the rest of the world mourned. Here are just a few of the …
The first-ever Patchogue-Medford student, Rithika Sivapokaran, was recently accepted as a Bezos scholar, making a trip to Colorado with her mentor and district counselor for the IDEAS Festival. …
This year’s Patchogue-Medford School District theme is “The Power of the Past… Framing the Vision for the Future.” The theme, according to superintendent Dr. Donna Jones, is …
Drive along Middle Island Road in Medford, and you’re likely to drive right past Canine Companions’ Northeast Regional Training Center without paying it much thought. But tucked back …
They are the champions. The South Shore Clippers, which plays its home games at Bellport High School, won the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League championship. The team won the best-of-three …
The circus came to downtown Patchogue on Friday with plate spinners, hula hoopers, and stilt walkers from the National Circus Project entertaining the crowds along East Main Street. There were …
Raising children isn’t easy, but a Patchogue-Medford Library podcast hopes to provide information and support, so parents don’t feel alone on the journey. Library staffers Jessi …
Canine Companions in Medford will be celebrating their 15th anniversary celebration of their state-of-the-art training facility in Medford on Aug. 12. Special guest will include Jamy …
The title character in Jonathan Warsh’s new children’s book, “Moon Potato,” is one smart spud. The plucky potato has an important mission. The president tasks him to fly …
It’s not too late to take part in Patchogue-Medford Library’s free summer lunch program for children and teens. The library offers the program weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. on the …
Four-year-old Skylar Skippon held a lemonade stand a few weeks ago on a hot summer day. According to her parents, Katie, a Suffolk County police officer, and John, a Medford EMT and Farmingville …
At its recent reorganization meeting, the Patchogue-Medford School District Board of Education unanimously appointed its president and vice president, Marc Negrin and Diana Andrade, …
On Wednesday, June 21, the Patchogue-Medford Class of 2023 celebrated the commencement of their high school years at their graduation ceremony, held on the football field of the high school. …
Local seniors were recently honored at the 23 rd Annual Butch Dellecave Awards held recently at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. Named in memory of the legendary educator, official, and coach …
Pat-Med pitcher Josh Knoth received the Carl Yastrzemski Award from the Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association at the group’s banquet on June 12. It’s the second consecutive …
Samantha Wood will be replacing Karen Drago as the new executive director for Patchogue-Medford Youth and Community Services. The former PMYCS social work intern started her new role as of this …
The graduating Class of 2023 danced the night away at their prom on Tuesday, June 13. Students began the night at Veterans Park in Medford with mocktails and a candy truck at 5 p.m., before …
An area youngster will fulfill a longtime goal when he plays for the U.S. dek hockey team, in an international tournament later this month in Austria. Nikolas Umina, who is the only player from …
Pat-Med’s valedictorian Ohm P. Patel, salutatorian Luca Capuano, and essayist Harry Lian took the time to speak with the Long Island Advance about their future and advice for their fellow 2023 …
It’s been a storybook year for Patchogue-Medford’s girls flag football team. Playing in its first season, No. 2 seed Pat-Med was undefeated, with a 10-0-3 record going into …
