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This Saturday, July 20, the Oakdale Historical Society raised over $500 at a community picnic and yard sale at St. John’s Church. The second-oldest church in Suffolk County, the celebration was …

On Saturday, June 29, the West Sayville Fire Department Flying Dutchmen drill team continued their winning ways and emerged as victors in the 17th annual Selden Invitational Drill, held at Brookhaven …

In an effort to show gratitude to veterans, The Great South Bay Music Festival has donated over 250 tickets to seven of Long Island’s veterans’ organizations. Festival organizers made the …

Fire Island National Seashore will have weekend-only lifeguard service at Barrett Beach/Talisman. “One of the conditions that did not allow for lifeguard service has changed, allowing Fire …

On June 8, the West Sayville Fire Department Flying Dutchmen drill team emerged as victors in the 26th annual North Bellmore Invitational Motorized Drill, hosted by the North Bellmore Fire Department …

Whoever said a dog is a man’s best friend never saw the bond between 12-year-old Keegan and Patience VII. Keegan King graduated from Canine Companions training camp in April with her service …

Dr. Christine Astarita will be running 100 miles within 24 hours on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29 while wheeling children with disabilities in an adaptive stroller alongside other athletes. …

Steven Niciforo plays the bass in the band Kool Spektrum, a group of fellow musicians that play classic rock covers, who, like Niciforo, are also on the autism spectrum. The band often plays at Rock …

Each summer, United Veterans Beacon House hosts a barbecue for veterans living in its 52 residences—along with any veteran anywhere that likes good food, entertainment, and the camaraderie of …

The Dive Club and members of Save the Great South Bay, the Long Island Diver’s Association and Sayville Schools’ Rise (research) program participated in an eelgrass collecting dive …

Suffolk County Police Department acting commissioner Robert Waring joined members of the Marine Bureau and family members of Officers Brian Dwyer and Matthew Wargas, who both died of cancer, during a …

On Saturday, June 1, eight Boy Scouts from Sayville Boy Scout Troop 184 gathered at the Gillette House to come to the aid of the Sayville Garden Club. The Gillette House Garden was planted and is …

On Thursday, June 13, BSA Eagle Scout, Amanda Barile of Bohemia, was honored at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Troop 572 at Sycamore Avenue Elementary School. Amanda, who also serves …

Blue Point-based charity, The Johnny Mac Foundation, held its third annual Johnny Mac Day at the Bayport-Blue Point Library on the corner of Blue Point Avenue and Middle Road on Sunday, June 3. …

This Memorial Day weekend, Oakdale residents Dave and Kate Chan honored those who died serving our country by organizing a living and interactive monument, right in their front yard. On Friday, May …

The weather was a bit iffy Monday morning, but thanks to a collective optimism urging the sun to make its appearance, the Bayport Memorial Day Parade kicked off at 11 a.m. Scott McKendrick, who …

One more rep.   Doing one more repetition—a set of push-ups, sit-ups, or squats—even after you hit the wall of exhaustion is what one more rep means. That’s what 220 athletes …

On Wednesday, May 22, Sayville High School hosted a Military Appreciation Day celebration featuring aircraft landings from the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition to the aircraft landings, attendees …

“Today is a day on which our country pauses to honor and remember those men and women who died while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.” This past Memorial Day, on May …

Over 60 Blue Point Families gathered behind the Blue Point Fire Department on Saturday, May 18 for an afternoon of “community and fun,” according to PTA president, Nora Garvey. …

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