Category Archives: News

Elvira Fundraiser

It’s not often you get to see an almost 120-year-old racing sloop still in use, but Gil Smith’s #Elvira is still slicing through the water thanks to the Bellport Historic Vessel Preserve (@p5elvira1906), who has helped restore her, along with others. The not-for-profit is holding a fundraiser on Friday, July 18 at the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical […]

A Chic Place on Bell Street

Lydia Starke’s, Starke Naked vintage couture shop (@starkenakedvintage) in #Bellport Village has a beautifully curated collection of famous labels at drastically reduced prices. But just as noteworthy is her store’s interior; classy, serene with notable artwork. You want to stay. Plus, Starke is charming. Read her story by #LindaLeuzzi in the @liadvance: https://www.longislandadvance.net/stories/a-shop-where-classy-allure-is-affordable,97518 #LongIslandNews #BellportVillage […]

Barber Non-Profit Fundraiser

The tragic death of Shaheem Alexander, a master barber and #WilliamFloyd graduate, prompted his father Jason Alexander and uncles James Hall Jr. and Derrick Miller to begin a beautiful journey, starting a not-for-profit that purchases new barber kits for graduating William Floyd students, as well as men’s mental health awareness sessions at the BHEP Alliance […]

Do a little tap in your seats

@The_Gateway’s “42nd Street” is an extraordinary production of dance and song. The music and choreography will transport you to a simpler time when people made spectacle shows like this. A lot of young talent here! Catch the article by #LindaLeuzzi in the @liadvance: https://www.longislandadvance.net/stories/glamour-dancing-and-music,97171 #42ndStreet #LongIslandNews #Bellport #LITheater

Great tap dancing, costumes, story

@The_Gateway is debuting “42nd Street” this week with 23 dance numbers and 14 talented performers. You’ll love the story about a not very experienced but passionate hometown girl who makes good on #Broadway. Here’s the story by #LindaLeuzzi in the @liadvance: https://www.longislandadvance.net/stories/its-razzle-dazzle-time-with-42nd-jhstreet,97098 #LongIsland #LITheater #LocalTheater #Bellport

Two of My Favorite Women

Mary Bailey of Blue Point (@bbpheritage) and Isabella Rossellini (@isabellarossellini) of #Bellport were feted for their significant local efforts at #Brookhaven Town Hall with Special Commendation Awards during their annual Women’s Recognition Night. Read their story here in the article by #LindaLeuzzi in the @liadvance: https://www.longislandadvance.net/stories/two-local-women-one-great-night,96983