By 1 p.m. on Saturday, at least 30 people had strolled in and looked at the mostly used books—over 3,500—on shelves and tables, purchasing some, and chatting with Tiny Raccoon Books …

Bayport The Bayport Fire Department held their annual ceremony at Memorial Park on Monday at 11 a.m. Bob Draffin, president of the Bayport Civic Association, is once again the MC for this …

Victoria Johnson, Pulitzer and National Book Award finalist for “American Eden,” was the featured speaker at the Sayville Garden Club’s Spring Luncheon at Land’s End …

Executive director Charlene Lehman stood at her desk, the command center for the Sayville Food Pantry. She’s been doling out food, encouraging words, pats on the back, and helping with services …

In this life, you need volunteers. They’re the ones who lift up the towns, hamlets and villages. So in the spirit of encouraging future volunteers, the Sayville Village Improvement Society …

The crosses, 120 of them as well as Stars of David, are presently on the front lawn of the Sayville Congregational Church. They represent the number of Americans killed every day by gun violence, …

This coming Monday, May 29, the community will host a number of Memorial Day ceremonies to honor our fallen servicemen and women and also take the time to give thanks to veterans in attendance. …

Sayville resident Paris Ray is a lifelong musician and performer. In her youth years Ray did much acting, including television guest-starring appearances. Ray sings daily at a plethora of venues on …

Bayport-Blue Point Library board president Ron Devine Jr. and library director Mike Firestone flank author and journalist Linda Leuzzi with her new book, “My Year With the Italian Girl.” …

Did you know that in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of a substantial area of north Sayville was Moscow Sayville or even just Moscow? Moscow Sayville featured farms, private homes, …

The Shabby Tabby Cat Café hosted a sold-out show featuring drag performers Annie Manildoo (a staple drag queen of the Sayville area) and Ivy Stalls for a night of bingo. Debuting her …

This coming Monday, May 29, the com- munity will host a number of Memori- al Day ceremonies to honor our fallen servicemen and women and also take the time to give thanks to veterans in attendance. …

A plaque near the entrance to the Gil- lette House in Sayville describes its for- mer owner, Ida Gillette, aka “The Grand Old Lady of Sayville,” as a suffragist, benefactor, civic leader, and …

The Greater Sayville Civic Association hosted their third annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser for the second year at Sayville Bait and Tackle on Main Street. This year featured over 30 baskets donated …

The popular Sayville Farmers’ Market began its season on Saturday, May 6, with nearly 40 vendors specializing in vegetables, fruits, various baked goods, soaps, lotions, wines, quiches, snack …

The Bay Area Friends of Fine Arts hosted their annual juried art show for high school students at the Gillette House on April 29 and 30. The artwork of nine students from each of the 11 …

The Connetquot girls lacrosse team extended its winning streak to three last week after its thrilling double-overtime triumph against Bay Shore. The final score was 6-5. Junior defender Madison …