Long Island Advance

12/24/2025

On Christmas Eve, members of the extended Rizzi family will do what they do each year: gather for a big, homecooked Italian dinner and celebrate the holiday.

On Christmas Eve, members of the extended Rizzi family will do what they do each year: gather for a big, homecooked Italian dinner and celebrate the holiday. This year’s edition marks the 65th …

12/21/2025

The Mitten Tree concept started at the old Bayport-Blue Point Library, said library director Mike Firestone.

The Mitten Tree concept started at the old Bayport-Blue Point Library, said library director Mike Firestone. “We based it on ‘The Giving Tree’ book by Shel Silverstein,” he said. …

12/20/2025

Shoppers came out to Toast Coffee and Kitchen in Patchogue on Thursday night for the Patchogue Arts Council’s annual artist market.

Shoppers came out to Toast Coffee and Kitchen in Patchogue on Thursday night for the Patchogue Arts Council’s annual artist market. Sixteen artists were on hand selling handmade items, from …

12/19/2025

The year 1900 was a milestone for booklovers.

It was the year L. Frank Baum’s children’s book, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” was published.

It was also the year that what was then called the Patchogue Library was chartered by the State of New York.

The year 1900 was a milestone for booklovers. It was the year L. Frank Baum’s children’s book, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” was published. It was also the year that what was then …

12/18/2025

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12/18/2025

The Harbor Crab Co., in partnership with Patchogue Rotary, hosted the Annual Kris Kringle fundraiser. According to Mark Miller, this years donations surpassed last years. "We're helping to change people's lives tonight" he remarked prior to getting into the coach busses waiting to take donors to the homes of those in need. "You get what you give" is always the theme, and the committee is greatful for all the people and local businesses who gave. It was also announced that the Grand Marshal for the 2026 St Patrick's Parade is Mark Miller! Congratulations to him!

12/18/2025

After a marathon public hearing on Dec. 11, the Brookhaven Town Board approved a change of zone and site plan for a planned retirement community for people 55 and older in East Patchogue.

After a marathon public hearing on Dec. 11, the Brookhaven Town Board approved a change of zone and site plan for a planned retirement community for people 55 and older in East Patchogue. …

12/15/2025

Harbor Crab Co. in Patchogue will host its 21st annual Kris Kringle Gathering fundraiser on Wednesday, Dec. 17, starting at 6 p.m.

Harbor Crab Co. in Patchogue will host its 21st annual Kris Kringle Gathering fundraiser on Wednesday, Dec. 17, starting at 6 p.m. The event is one of several the group holds throughout the year …

12/15/2025

Pat-Med Library’s 125th anniversary celebration on Saturday.

12/15/2025