Wooden boat saviors Josh Herman, Elliot Peper and Sam Sowyrda are currently restoring the Ventura, a 70-foot-long Herreshoff Class Yacht with gorgeous features like a solid mahogany hull, decks made of Indian teak and an American spruce mast. Launched in 1920 as a private duck hunting yacht for rich philanthropist George Baker, it’s now owned […]
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The Bayport Civic Association, which just turned 20, saved a 60-acre historic airfield from development, urged a hamlet zoning study passed by the town, and tackled other issues over the years purely with volunteers. They did it with organization, dedication, and moxie. A joyous celebration was recently held at Stella Trattoria & Restaurant. Read about […]
A fast, easy race in a charming village can be yours if you sign up for the Bellport Bay 5K on Sunday, July 10. Walkers are welcome. It starts at The Gateway and ends at Bellport’s picturesque marina. Also, proceeds will fund the Bellport Village Fund, so it’s for a good cause. The course is […]
Looking to laugh with Anthony Rodia? Impress your honey with a romantic performance? Or toe tap to rousing Irish music? Then come on down to #PatchogueTheatre for the Performing Arts. Rodia will be there with The Road Rage Tour on Feb. 18, singer Ruben Studdard will sing Luther Vandross songs on Valentine’s Eve with his […]
Let’s hear it for the #Patchogue #FireDepartment firefighters who fought the historic Lace Mill fire on West Main Street 50 years ago, one of the area’s worst fires ever. They battled cold, sweeping wind, explosions and got workers in the buildings out safely. Some of the men who were there talked about this event. Read […]
The Gallery at #MarqueeProjectsInc.’s new season is sure to return their devoted crowds, locally and beyond. Gallery owner Mark Van Wagner rented out the gallery to artists Audrey Collins and James Greco for three months that started in December, so come on down, to this charming exhibit space in #BellportVillage during these dreary days. Beyond […]
#PatchogueVillage will still be a hot place to visit in 2022. Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, David Kennedy discussed initiatives including a more friendly family #AliveAfterFive and Latino involvement. New Year, new themes! Story here by #LindaLeuzzi @liadvance https://www.longislandadvance.net/stories/changes-initiatives-for-2022-including-alive-after-five,89618
When a Democrat and a Republican work together, great things can happen. Read about former Legis. Rob Calarco and his collaboration with Brookhaven Councilman Neil Foley on issues that resulted in success. Article by #LindaLeuzzi @liadvance https://www.longislandadvance.net/stories/working-across-the-aisle-they-got-good-things-done,89593
East Patchogue resident and documentary filmmaker Campbell Dalglish has won significant awards for the PBS film “Savage Land.” Read about Dalglish’s 9-year quest to make the film, which incorporated Mah-hi-vist Goodblanket’s shooting after police received a 911 call in 2013 from his parents that their son was agitated in Custer County, Oklahoma. It also includes […]
It was wowee! The new #BayportBluePoint Library opened this Saturday on Middle Road with 1,000 people streaming in to see the gorgeously renovated building by the afternoon. Kudos came from two town supervisors and other officials and several Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk attended their old home base. Kids got into crafts right away and visitors […]