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, …
September was National Suicide Prevention Month. According to Morgan’s Message and the Madison Holleran Foundation, last year, nearly 70 percent of college students reported feeling …
Last month, on Sept. 16, in the Center Moriches High School lobby, the following alumni were inducted into the Hall of Fame: Albert “LaLa” Roth,” Class of 1962 Roth …
The Town of Brookhaven held a public hearing to discuss the commission’s proposed map on Thursday, Sept. 29, to amend Chapter 27 entitled “Procedures for Ballot Propositions Proposing …
Starting this month through December, the Center Moriches Library will be displaying their annual “Mitten Tree.” The tree will be up to help collect mittens, scarfs and hats for those in …
We are winding down our program for this year, but we are not quite finished with our gardening. Members who have fruits and vegetables in their gardens are still harvesting the fruits of …
An important change regarding absentee voting will be in effect for the November general election. Effective Jan. 1, 2022, an eligible voter may not cast a ballot on a machine at a poll site after …
To address and combat the impact of climate change and damage to the environment, the “Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022” authorizes the sale of state …
Election season is now in full swing, and the Suffolk County Democratic Committee recently held its Fall Dinner 2022 on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event had an emphasis on the importance …
As pumpkin spice pervades the air, Waterdrinker Family Farm owner Marc Weiss welcomes guests to his pumpkin patch. “We’re really excited about this year’s fall fest,” …
East Moriches’ own Sonnie Betts, the 9-year-old and up-and-coming actress, recently appeared in Bay Street Theater’s acclaimed production of “Ragtime.” The show received rave …
On Sept. 18, the Ancient Order of Hibernians joined the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, local elected officials, and a Catholic priest to dedicate a Mass rock at the Thomas and Kathleen Daly …
A refreshing breeze from the Moriches Bay and community spirit imbued the families gathered at the Union Avenue Dock in Center Moriches on a Sunday afternoon. The Town of Brookhaven hosted the …
Behind the counter of one of Manorville’s newest establishments, Helen Narvaez whips up colorful teas she describes as “delicious, pretty, and healthy.” Manor Nutrition, a …
This fall, the Chamber of the Moriches has prepared with events sure to please every trick-or-treater. Fall Fest, Sunday, Oct. 16 The fair will be held on Oct. 16 with a closed-off Main …
Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School seniors marked their parking spots with creatively painted illustrations during the school’s annual Paint Day. After submitted illustrations were …
Above are compiled photos from the community of local students sharing their smiles for the first day of school:
The Center Moriches train station was closed in 1998 as the Long Island Rail Road made upgrades to nearby stations at both Mastic-Shirley and Speonk to accommodate the new double-level diesel train …
