FAA grounds all flights nationwide

Flights from MacArthur Airport are delayed tonight after the FAA ordered a nationwide ground stop.

All flights nationwide are ordered grounded due to communications issues, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA ordered the ground stop around 4:15 p.m. because of …

Saint Ann’s supports Mercy Soup Kitchen after fire

Volunteers Kaitlyn Crevoiserat, Dani Knight, and Stephanie Pierce package dozens of sandwiches for Mercy Soup Kitchen in Wyandanch.

Volunteers at Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church in Sayville packaged dozens of sandwiches last weekend for Mercy Coup Kitchen in Wyandanch, which experienced a debilitating fire last month. The …

BAFFA Gallery seeks your old photographs

BAFFA is calling for historical photographs of Long Island and New York City during the 20th century for its upcoming show ‘Glimpses of Our Past.’

Have a photograph of a local main street from childhood? Or a park that’s changed or stayed the same over the years? Whatever the subject is, the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts is looking for …

SUFFOLK COUNTY

We’re moving to a new (nearby) home

Your hometown newspapers are moving offices to a new location near its over 70-year home in Patchogue. As of this week, your …
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Suffolk Democrats make midterm gains

A blue wave struck most of the country during this week’s midterm elections, and in Suffolk County, Democrats flipped a few state …
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Election Day overview

Voting has already started across New York State for local, state, and federal races ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3. For those who …
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The Suffolk County News - November 12, 2026

Sayville

2027 INSPIRATION AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN

The Suffolk County News is once again asking the residents of our community to identify this year’s candidates our “Inspiration Award.” Candidates for the award should include those …

U.S. Navy veteran Kenneth Rehm reflected on his military service and life in Sayville ahead of Veterans Day.

101-year-old WWII veteran reflects on career ahead of Veterans Day

On the door to 101-year-old Kenneth Rehm’s living space at The Bristal Assisted Living in Sayville, signs reading “Welcome,” and “World War II Veteran” proudly hang. But for the …

Every year, the greater Sayville community gathers to honor those who’ve served in the U.S. Military through a Veterans Day ceremony at Sparrow Park.

Veterans Day through the years

Today, Veterans Day is a federal holiday marked with the closure of schools and public offices in recognition for those who have served in the U.S. Military. For 107 years, the holiday we have come …

Bayport

SPORTS

Phantoms repeat as girls volleyball county champions

Two sets into the Suffolk Class B girls volleyball championship match, Bayport-Blue Point found itself in a deadlock against a Shoreham-Wading River team it swept twice during the regular season. …

Long Island Ducks mascot Quacker Jack welcomes attendees inside the annual Bayport-Blue Point Community Expo.

Crowds flock to Bayport-Blue Point Community Expo

Members of the Bayport and Blue Point communities crowded the Bayport Flower Houses last Wednesday to come together as “Two towns, one community” for one of the largest Bayport-Blue Point …

The film ‘Johnny Mac’ made its Long Island debut last weekend at the New York Long Island Film Festival in Lindenhurst.

‘Johnny Mac’ film screens at New York Long Island Film Festival

A short film depicting the life and courage of FDNY firefighter John McNamara, of Blue Point, who died of 9/11-related cancer in 2009, made its Long Island debut last weekend at the New York Long …

Food & Drink

Connetquot comes together for homecoming

Connetquot High School welcomed students, families, alumni and community members for its annual homecoming celebration on Oct. …
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Families pack annual Apple Festival

Long lines for apple treats and drinks, food trucks, carnival rides and even craft vendors were a common sight at the Town of …
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Get ready for Applefest

The Town of Islip’s annual Apple Festival returns this Saturday at the Islip Grange in Sayville with a full day of fall fun lined …
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Life is always in harmony at this cafe

Harmony Cafe’s roots can be traced back decades before the Patchogue-based nonprofit’s creation, to a cafe in Patchogue. When …
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‘Gin & Sin’ murder mystery at St. Ann’s

St. Ann’s Episcopal Church transformed into Sayville’s hottest 1920s-themed speakeasy, “The River Room,” for one-night-only …
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An Oyster Ball in Heckscher Park

Save the Great South Bay held their annual Oyster Ball on the shore of Heckscher Park last Saturday, Sept. 12. Thrown as a fundraiser …
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School News

Sayville vs. Kings Park

The Sayville Golden Flashes hosted the Kings Park Kingsmen in the seventh game of the season at home on a Friday Night Lights contest on Greeley Avenue. One minute and 54 seconds, into the game …

Sayville vs. Elwood-John Glenn

Sayville remains undaunted in their 2026 campaign after a shutout on the road over Elwood-John Glenn. The …
Jack Coan first CFL start

In his third season of playing pro football in Canada, Sayville native Jack Coan received his first …
Former Connetquot superintendent receives $70k for early resignation

The Connetquot School District and Board of Education paid their former superintendent $70,000 for his …

Sayville plays BBP at whiteout game

For the first time in 44 years, two dynamic football programs of the South Shore that are nearest …
Another win for the Flashes

Sayville won their second-consecutive road contest at Shoreham-Wading River last Friday. The Golden …
Phantoms get back on winning track

After enjoying a seven-game winning streak in September, Bayport-Blue Point girls soccer hit a …

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Arts

Simple Little Detail expands to Sayville

The Bellport-based custom woodworking and home decor store, Simple Little Detail, is opening a new location in Sayville, with a focus on apparel and decorations for every season. Simple Little …

Bell Street Artists presents ‘In Tune With the Season’

From autumn leaves to winter landscapes, with a musical twist on top, The Bell Street Artists are “In Tune With the Season” at the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts Gallery in Sayville this …

March of the scarecrows

The Oakdale Historical Society held its annual March of the Scarecrows contest at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Montauk Highway last weekend. Organizations and families from across the …

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Hometown Heroes

Sayville Fire Department Open House heats up the night

Rapturous shouts filled the air as Sayville Fire Department members extinguished a mock living room fire outside their headquarters, wrapping up an open house featuring demonstrations that taught …

A fiery West Sayville tribute to a boat that served its families well

Moments before firefighters from the West Sayville Fire Department set the Shadom ablaze, cries of “put down the burgers” and “light the boat” could be heard over the heightening murmurs …

Emily Finn ‘lights the way’ through West Sayville

On a cool and sunny Sunday morning, hundreds of friends, family members, and neighbors of the late Emily Finn ran and walked around West Sayville to raise money for domestic violence awareness, just …