Category Archives: News

Bobwhite Quail Babies Debuted

The bobwhite quail babies debuted for the public at last Sunday’s Center for Environmental Education and Discovery’s Washington Lodge Open House, the first time the public was allowed in the interior. The $35,000 fire detection system installation was finally completed, floors were buffed, walls were painted and visitors met board members and volunteers as well […]

Piff the Magic Dragon

Piff the Magic Dragon is a laugh-out-loud British comedian who partners with his dog Mr. Piffles to entertain folks. He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent, broke up the judges with his dry, grumpy wit and had the audience cheering in 2015 and has had a Las Vegas residency at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino for […]

Good Morning Bellport

Fabian Bernal and Justin van Fleet envisioned a gorgeous pop-up floral business where people could gather on Saturdays, connect with friends, buy flowers and elevate their lives last year with Good Morning Bellport. A great success, they’re on their game again this year for Mother’s Day, now with a fabulous baker as well as products […]

The GiGi of GiGi’s Playhouse

The GiGi of GiGi’s Playhouse was there. So was her mom, founder Nancy Gianni. So were 200 people who poured into Southward Ho Country Club to celebrate the one-year anniversary of GiGi’s Playhouse Long Island Down Syndrome Achievement Center in Patchogue. The night was a magical gathering and fundraiser for this not-for-profit that doesn’t charge […]

Hooray for Women’s History Month!

Hooray for Women’s History Month! Celebrate Bellport Village’s women business owners, of which there are many and find out about their resourcefulness through the pandemic, and even in some cases, how they started a new business. Read more about these amazing women in the story by #LindaLeuzzi in the @liadvance https://www.longislandadvance.net/stories/women-rock-here,90036?

Let’s Hear it For GiGi’s Playhouse

Clap! Clap! Let’s hear it for GiGi’s Playhouse Long Island Down Syndrome Achievement Center. They’ve celebrated one year in its Patchogue headquarters expanding programs, participating family and volunteer numbers and holding a glam fundraiser coming up on March 19 at the Southward Ho Country Club in Bay Shore. Read about it @liadvance, story by #LindaLeuzzi […]