SUFFOLK COUNTY
Multiple protests held in front of congressman’s office
This past Saturday, April 19, protestors took to demonstrating in front of congressman Andrew Garbarino’s (R-2nd District) …
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Human trafficking is not someone else’s problem
Human trafficking is not just an issue that happens somewhere else—it’s something Suffolk County deals with every day. “We …
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Let’s do our part this Earth Day
This Earth Day, the 55th in its history, there is reason for both optimism and concern for Long Island’s environment. While our …
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Sayville
SPORTS

Girls lax team improves record to 3-1

Sayville Golden Flashes girls varsity lacrosse perpetuated their domination in their spring 2025 campaign after shellacking the Miller Place Panthers last Tuesday, April 8.  Fifty-four …

Boy Scouts, dads help historical estate with spring cleaning

Earlier this month, the Meadow Croft estate in Sayville had local students volunteer for their annual “spring cleaning” of the former summer home for John E. Roosevelt. “This …

Toy-filled eggs, live music, wine at Springfest

The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce will host Spring Fest 2025 on Saturday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date will be Sunday, May 3. This year’s Springfest will have a …
Bayport

Breast is best

For many women, the most sacred moment in their lives is when they first connect with their child. Playing an integral role in that connection is how to nurture your child and Julie Moran Ocon, …

Dog fair to be hosted at library

This Sunday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. (with a rain date of May 4), the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library will be hosting the Bayminster Dog Parade & Artisan Fair, that will include a dog parade …

Easter Bunny hops into Blue Point

Over 500 people were on-site at Corey Beach/Bodhi’s Beach Shack on Saturday, Apil 19, for the Blue Point Elementary School PTA’s Hoppy Easter Celebration. Over 200 bunny photos were …
Food & Drink
Free egg hunt, petting zoo at Corey Beach Easter weekend
The Blue Point Elementary School PTA and Dave Chiarella of Bodhi’s Beach Shack will be teaming up for the second Hoppy Easter …
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Take-out dinner solution for busy families opening locally
“We are delighted to have a local business founded by a homegrown entrepreneur open up in our town,” said Karl Auwaerter, …
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Community leaders excitedly anticipate Dunkin’ opening
No opening date has been determined yet for Dunkin’ Donuts on Montauk Highway and Blue Point Avenue in Blue Point, but …
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Toy-filled eggs, live music, wine at Springfest
The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce will host Spring Fest 2025 on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date will be …
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A check for Sharing a Meal
Once again, the Mary Martha Guild of  St. John’s Lutheran Church of Sayville has stepped up to provide support to the …
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Sixty years as Sayville Rotary’s George Bailey
You knew Don Hester would be at his desk early as president of Percy Hoek Inc. Insurance on Sayville’s Main Street. Some of his …
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School News

LGBT discrimination lawsuit dismissed by federal judge

On April 9, U.S. District Court Judge Hector Gonzalez issued a dismissal of a case filed by Connetquot teachers against the school district regarding first amendment discrimination in displaying …

Arts
The veteran actor dishes about a near 50-year brush with celebrity at the Patchogue Theatre on May 18 By Gary Haber Richard Kind isn’t famous. He’s more famous …
The late Chuck Anderson, my colleague here at the Advance , my editor with Fire News, the Bellport-based trade paper for the fire and EMS audience and a published author himself, was always quick to …
Summer lovers can look forward to beach-side tunes and shenanigans earlier than July with the CM Performing Arts Center’s springtime rendition of Jimmy Buffett’s “Escape to …
Hometown Heroes
“Pollution doesn’t come from the water.   It starts on the land.   That’s why we defend our creeks,” said James Bertsch, the Sayville Creek Defender of Save the …
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, make your way to the Islip Methodist Church. The church will be having its annual spring yard sale on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located …
On Saturday, April 5, Kenneth Rehm, a World War II Navy veteran and fixture of the Sayville community, celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and local elected officials at …
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