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The smell of fall was in the air

Hold your nose—the stinkiest festival on Long Island is back for its 21st year. The Long Island Garlic Festival took root in a new location, at Waterdrinker Family Farms in Manorville, for …

The Town of Brookhaven and the Montauk Surfcasters Association hosted the fourth annual Keith Romaine Snapper Derby at the Union Avenue dock in Center Moriches on Sunday, Sept. 17. “[We …

You may have seen this cute couple or one of their friends hanging about your yard recently.   The charming house finch is making its home on Long Island, descendants of birds imported from the …

Above are compiled photos from community members enjoying their summer. 

The Center Moriches Free Public Library has been successful with the NexTrex® Community Recycling Challenge, though they need the community’s help to reach their goal of 500 pounds of …

The Great Gun Moriches Anglers hosted their annual fluke fishing tournament at the Union Avenue dock in Center Moriches on Saturday, Aug. 5. “We’ve got it down, how to handle a …

The Town of Brookhaven will be hosting the fourth annual Keith Romaine Memorial Snapper Derby. The event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Union Dock on Union Avenue …

On July 7, Brookhaven Town supervisor Ed Romaine and deputy supervisor Dan Panico were at the Moriches Yacht Club for the Moriches Bay Project’s 11th Oyster “Off-Bottom” seeding …

Long Island Game Farm (longislandgamefarm.com) is thrilled to announce a new social club for seniors. Every Tuesday morning from Aug. 1 through Sept. 26, senior citizens (65 years-plus) can visit the …

Save the Great South Bay began in 2013 when classmates returned to their Sayville High School reunion after years away.  The cool waters they clammed in their childhood had become a …

Dr. Chris Gobler, of Stony Brook University's Gobler Laboratory, met with Citizens Campaign for the Environment and the Nature Conservancy earlier today at Mascot Dock in Patchogue Village to debrief …

The Town of Brookhaven has recently opened a South Shore Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) survey. According to the town, a major part of the LWRP is to propose projects that will …

Think of horseback riding, and that age-old tradition is likely to evoke iconic archetypal images of chivalrous knights in shining armor on a quest, stately queens making a grand entrance at the …

Michael Myers, Winifred “Winnie” Sanderson, and even a pair of dead prom queens haunted Main Street in Center Moriches on Halloween. The Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches hosted …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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