The South Bay Art Association held their “Black & White” Event at Brickhouse Brewery this past Friday.  The show featured the work from over twenty of the group’s members and something something else here.  But the centerpiece of the evening was new art of a different kind. The event marked the official unveiling of the organization’s brand new logo and website, both to members and the public. South Bay Art Association began in 1954, and is one of the oldest and largest groups of its kind on Long Island.  This will be their 64th year in existence, and in that time there has ..read more

Happy Groundhog Day!  Today residents all over Long Island turn their attention to watch two resident Groundhogs – Malverne Mel, and Holtsville Hal forecast their Winter 2020 predictions.  Unlike last year, this morning, both Holtsville Hal and Malverne Mel saw their shadows.  According to groundhog lore, that means winter will linger for six weeks longer. “At Sunrise this morning I was frightened to see, a shadow in the shape of me,” Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro said this morning while reading Hal’s prediction at the Holtsville Ecology Ce ..read more

Farmingville, NY – If you’re looking for love this Valentine’s Day, come to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center and meet our adoptable cats and dogs. All during the month of February, the adoption fees of $137 for a dog and $140 for a cat will be waived for any pet that has been at the shelter for six months or more. Discounted adoptions include free neuter or spay, vaccinations, microchip, license, heartworm test, flea and fecal. Pictured above are just a few of the adoptable pets waiting to find a home with a loving family. If you want to adopt a dog or cat, visit ..read more

The 18 month moratorium has been sent by Town Officials to the Suffolk County Planning Department for a review and recommendation.  After a hearing on Monday evening attended by many Patchogue citizens who gave their input on a proposed moratorium, The Village Board has reserved its decision until further notice.  Many showed their support for the moratorium at the public hearing and Town Officials led by Mayor Pontieri will move forward with presenting the proposed 18 month moratorium on restaurants, bars, and nightclubs to the Suffolk County Plann ..read more

Bellport High School’s Bellport Clippers Team 12899 participated in the FIRST Long Island TECH Challenge qualifier, a robotics competition, held at William Floyd High School on Jan. 11. Under the direction of high school technology teacher Jaime Canjura and alumnus Brian Larkin, the 11-member robotics team competed against 21 Long Island teams from Suffolk and Nassau counties. FIRST Tech Challenge teams are challenged to design, build, program and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge each year. The team’s next competition will be held on Feb. 2 at the Long Island School for Th ..read more

    Join thousands to ring in the New Year and Welcome 2020 at Long Island’s only New Year’s Eve ball ceremony! Patchogue’s Midnight on Main is a family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration hosted by the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce. This year’s Midnight on Main St. will kick off at 7 p.m. on December 31st in Patchogue Village, on West Avenue and West Main Street, in front of the Blue Point Brewery.  The event will include a DJ playing music throughout the night to keep the crowd dancing in the street and noise makers and party hats will be ..read more

The 93rd edition of the iconic holiday event ushers in the season with its signature giant character balloons, floats of fantasy, the nation’s finest marching bands, whimsical groups, musical performances, and the one-and-only Santa Claus. A spectacle like no other awaits millions, as the 93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, the nation’s most cherished holiday tradition, kicks off the holiday season. On Thursday, November 28 at 9 a.m., the time honored phrase Let’s Have a Parade will ring from the starting line as the march of fantasy takes to the streets of New York City. With more th ..read more

Head down to main Street in Patchogue on Saturday, November 30th for a fun day of shopping and supporting small businesses. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Patchogue. The first 200 people to the Patchogue Theatre lobby will receive a free Small Business Saturday shopping bag filled wi ..read more

Tonight is the Patchogue River Christmas Boat Parade preview party at Off Key Tikki from 5pm to 8pm. Come down and tour the docks at West Bank Marina at Off Key Tikki to view all the boats participating in the Parade. Pick a favorite and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award while enjoying food and drink specials. Tomorrow, Sunday, November 24th, is Patchogue River Christmas 26th Annual Boat Parade. The Parade is the perfect ending to the weekend that kicked off Patchogue’s Holiday Season.  This year’s Parade is themed A Pirate Chri ..read more

Anchor Real Estate of Long Island, Inc. celebrated its Official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, November 20th. Owner Gina Ferraro was welcomed to the community by members of The Patchogue Greater Chamber of Commerce. Attendees were treated to beverages and light snacks and a Holiday Market with items available from vendors such as handmade market co., One Hope Wine, Stella & Dot and Pampered Chef. Anchor Real Estate of Long Island, Inc. is located at 83. E Main Street in Patchogue. Here are a few photos highlighting the event ..read more