Phantoms repeat as girls volleyball county champions

Bayport-Blue Point outlasted Shoreham-Wading River in four sets on Oct. 27 to capture the Suffolk Class B title.

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. …

Simple Little Detail expands to Sayville

Simple Little Detail Off Main is opening this weekend in Sayville, bringing affordable boutique apparel and home decor to Railroad Avenue.

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’

An assortment of mixed-media sculptures created by artist Peter Montemurro.

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 …

SUFFOLK COUNTY

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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Meet the candidates for NY’s Second Congressional District

Incumbent U.S. Rep Andrew Garbarino is facing a challenge from former Suffolk County executive and Democrat Pat Halpin in this …
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The Suffolk County News - November 5, 2026

Sayville

SPORTS

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 …

SPORTS

Sayville vs. Elwood-John Glenn

Sayville remains undaunted in their 2026 campaign after a shutout on the road over Elwood-John Glenn. The visitors cemented an 8-0 regular season record after a 34-0 win. Colin Darling caught a …

Blind disability rights advocate Frank Perino (right) and one of his supporters, John Schoenfeld (left), raised awareness for better guide dog access and accountability last month in Sayville.

Raising awareness for guide dog reform

When a blind disability awareness advocate heard about the death of a three-year-old black Lab, Milton, at a guide dog school in 2022, he became enraged, not just at the tragedy, but at the lack of …

Bayport

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 …

Republican candidate DawnMarie Kuhn and Democratic candidate Trish Kopp.

ELECTION COVERAGE

Meet the candidates for State Assembly District Seven

Two candidates are running for N.Y. State Assembly District Seven, which is open as incumbent Jarett Gandolfo seeks a State Senate seat. Republican and Conservative Party candidate DawnMarie Kuhn is …

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

Jack Coan first CFL start

In his third season of playing pro football in Canada, Sayville native Jack Coan received his first career CFL start last Saturday. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signal caller was under center in …

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 in …
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 …
Connetquot appoints interim superintendent

The Connetquot Board of Education appointed a new interim superintendent to head the district, …
Sayville improves to 4 and 0

Sayville improved to 4-0 after a 42-0 shutout over Mount Sinai. The Golden Flashes were the …

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Arts

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 …

‘Falling’ in love with music with Strings Attached

The nearly dozen-member music ensemble Strings Attached is bringing audiences along for a journey into autumn through its upcoming concert “Fall… In love with music with Strings Attached.” …

‘Big Works’ at BAFFA Art Gallery

South Bay Art Association hosts members’ exhibition By Connor Patton There’s something BIG at the BAFFA Art Gallery in Sayville this month. The South Bay Art Association is hosting its …

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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 …