SUFFOLK COUNTY
The Karpenteers to perform the music of the Carpenters, Carly Simon and others at South Country Library
By Gary Haber The 1970s was the decade when female performers like Carole King, Carly Simon and Linda Ronstadt topped the charts …
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Please keep Gateway shows going
As Gateway artistic director Paul Allan says, “We’re the anchor of the village.” Anchors provide support. But …
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A gripping page-turner
When “The Bone Season” was originally released back in 2013, its author, Samantha Shannon, was only 21 years old and still …
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Sayville

Kerri Van Boxel: Sayville’s new music director

They call her VB.   As in don’t mess with VB.   Also, buckle up.   VB is about to help us soar! VB is Kerri Van Boxel.   Mrs. Van Boxel has admirably continued the …

Sayville students compete in Long Island Science Congress

Two Sayville High School RISE Tech research students competed in the Long Island Science Congress in April. Wesley Jones and Max Person each presented engineering projects to judges from across Long …
SPORTS

Sayville girls varsity lacrosse one of the best teams in Suffolk

The defending New York State Class C champions have been thriving in their 2025 spring campaign. Sayville varsity girls lacrosse have propelled themselves as one of the best teams in Suffolk County …
Bayport
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Board of Education election

CONNETQUOT Jaclyn Napolitano-Furno (incumbent) A lifelong Connetquot resident, 1996 alumna, mother of two district students, and proud daughter of a Vietnam veteran, Napolitano-Furno is …

Sayville’s Linda and Vincent Leuzzi to receive award

In her more than 40-year career as a journalist, Linda Leuzzi has reported for and edited community newspapers, interviewed celebrities (fashion designer Carolina Herrera, actors Isabella Rossellini …

A ‘Sunrise Service’ at Corey Beach

It was another profound Easter Sunday in the Bayport-Blue Point community as many gathered for the ecumenical “Sunrise Service” at Corey Beach. As the Bible text states regarding the …
Food & Drink
A shell of a cause
Save the Great South Bay held its annual Oyster Shindig on May 2 at Coastal Kitchen on Main Street in Bay Shore. Those in attendance …
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Oyster Shindig
If you’re looking for an evening out while supporting a cause, Save the Great South Bay is hosting its annual Oyster Shindig on …
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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 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date will be …
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School News

Sayville field gets renamed after a local legend

Barry Fitzpatrick saw the tender, unsure nature of kids and drew them out in baseball.   For over 40 years, he guided them whether their skills needed batting expertise, how to run bases, …

Arts
On Friday, May 2, the CM Performing Arts Center had their opening night performance of the beloved classic musical, “Grease.” Typically opening night is held on a Saturday, but the …
The Bay Area Friends of Fine Art (BAFFA) held their juried invitational high school art exhibition on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. Leah Ratto was the winner of the Jacqueline C. …
In honor of Earth Day, the Islip Arts Council hosted the opening reception for its environmental-themed art exhibition, “Artists for the Earth.” From 6 to 8 p.m., visitors were invited to …
Hometown Heroes
On Saturday, May 3, the West Sayville Junior Fire Department attended a spring cleanup at   St. John’s Historical Church in Oakdale. “These fine young people raked, bagged and …
The tales of seafarers have fascinated and defined Long Islanders for years, marking a tradition of hard work and innovation. On Wednesday, April 16, Bob Doxsee Jr. visited Connetquot Public Library …
Bayport Flower Houses, a family-owned garden center with deep roots in the Bayport community, has just been featured on the cover of The Hardware Connection , a leading national magazine in the home …
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