Passersby have surely noticed some changes at the VFW Post 414 this past year. What they may not have known is that the renovations began thanks to one former post commander’s grandson. For …

It’s a tradition that has origins in ancient societies, rituals and celebrations that has survived and evolved for thousands of years. It’s one that is enjoyed by people of different …

What’s better than a homemade meal? Nothing beats a family recipe. This holiday season, we decided to gather family recipes from local community leaders. 7Up Cake Marcie Litjens,Center …

Last month, the Center Moriches School District voted to purchase the Mazarakis property, located at 559 Main Street, in an amount not to exceed $565,000. The vote passed on Tuesday, Nov. 1, with 130 …

Waterdrinker Family Farm’s latest seasonal extravaganza immerses attendees in timeless holiday classics and offers enduring wintertime experiences. The farm’s Winter Wonderland opened to …

The Center Moriches Fire Department will be hosting its annual Holiday Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 11. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will make its way through Main Street.  It’s …

The Center Moriches Library will again be hosting the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. The donation boxes are located in the hallway and the library, where people can place donations …

Moriches Community Center, family support The Moriches Community Center will be shopping for Christmas. All items are then donated to families identified as “in-need” by the …

Americans spend more than $7 billion on wrapping paper each year, according to Sundale Research. Also, according to a Stanford study, we throw away 25 percent more trash during the Thanksgiving to …

In the New York State Assembly First District, incumbent Fred Thiele Jr. had a tight race, with 55 percent of the vote against Peter Ganley, who had 44 percent of the vote, or 28,441 votes, to …

Pictured with Keith is senior Benjamin Dench, who is doing a toy drive through Dec. 15 to benefit Helping Makes U Happy. Donation locations for the toy drive are: Clayton Huey Main Office, CM Middle …

The Passport Rotary Club conducted their second food drive of the season at the Shirley Stop and Shop supermarket. To streamline items for food donation, the club prepared a well-researched flyer …

Over 1,000 Long Islanders flooded Main Street in Center Moriches on a sunny fall Sunday. The Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches hosted its annual Fall Fair Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the …

Rather than listing his accomplishments, it would be easier to ask, what hasn’t Fred Miller done? Born in 1932, the 90-year-old Mastic resident grew up in Sheepshead Bay. Rather than …

For years, the Moriches community has come together in several ways to help neighbors in need. This year, the Moriches Community Center will be hosting their annual Santa’s Workshop Holiday …

When Fr. Patrick Riegger addressed the congregation at the Oct. 2 noon Mass at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Center Moriches, he told those in attendance that he felt like he was …

When Martin Hawley announced to his congregation, in October 2021, that he and his wife Kim were moving to Florida, effective immediately, many were left to wonder who would fill their roles as …

At 10 a.m. sharp on a Saturday morning, a crowd about 70 strong saluted the American flag on a Center Moriches street corner to honor a valued member of their community and their nation’s armed …

The summer crowds have left plenty of trash behind at the local beaches. Knowing this, members of Passport Rotary gathered at Smith Point Saturday, Oct. 8, to help keep the beaches clean. With bags, …