GreaterPortJeff

GreaterPortJeff Covering news from Port Jefferson and its neighbors. Published through greaterlongisland.com.

Greater Long Island Media Group, Inc., publishers of GreaterPortJeff, is the fastest-growing community news company on Long Island. Our journalists deliver engaging, relevant, and accurate news stories on a daily basis, while covering events, fundraisers and initiatives locals care about most. The company has been recognized multiple times by the Press Club of Long Island, the regional chapter of

the Society of Professional Journalists, for operating one of the top news sites in the region. In 2021, it was awarded Best Website by the group, ahead of News12.com and Newsday.com. Greater Long Island is also a member of the New York Press Association.

The district attorney today announced arrests and charges in the brazen attack.
11/06/2025

The district attorney today announced arrests and charges in the brazen attack.

Five young men face violent felony charges after allegedly carjacking a Mercedes at gunpoint near Ronkonkoma LIRR station.

Visitors can still access the cemetery during the day.
11/06/2025

Visitors can still access the cemetery during the day.

The 2025 Veterans Day ceremony at Calverton National Cemetery is cancelled due to the federal government shutdown.

Following his release from Stony Brook University Hospital, Officer Hyland will continue his recovery at a Smithtown reh...
11/06/2025

Following his release from Stony Brook University Hospital, Officer Hyland will continue his recovery at a Smithtown rehab center.

Nassau County motorcycle officer Michael Hyland released after 31 days in hospital following serious crash during a funeral procession.

The plan calls for replacing the Houlihan’s restaurant.
11/06/2025

The plan calls for replacing the Houlihan’s restaurant.

The fast-growing chicken chain is planning a Farmingdale location at the Houlihan’s site in Republic Plaza, pending local approvals.

Local news beamed right to your phone.
11/06/2025

Local news beamed right to your phone.

The latest update includes lightning-fast load times and text sharing options, along with enhanced navigational buttons.

Almost time to take to the streets.
11/06/2025

Almost time to take to the streets.

Charles Dickens Festival takes over Port Jefferson Dec. 6-7 with costumed characters, parades, Santa visits, live performances and more.

Bohemia is getting ready for its closeup.
11/06/2025

Bohemia is getting ready for its closeup.

A new 40,000-square-foot location is set to open in Bohemia, N.Y., later this year, followed by a 56,000-square-foot store in Greenvale.

Locations of The Barn will be popping up across Long Island through the spring. Keep your eye out for the freshly painte...
11/05/2025

Locations of The Barn will be popping up across Long Island through the spring. Keep your eye out for the freshly painted red silos.

Irena Angeliades is opening The Barn in Patchogue on Monday and up to six other locations by the spring. The Barn is already open in Huntington and E. Northport.

A few weeks after the dust (and the beer) has settled at Bethpage Black, Rory McIlroy has received a personal apology.
11/05/2025

A few weeks after the dust (and the beer) has settled at Bethpage Black, Rory McIlroy has received a personal apology.

If you were in Farmingdale during the Ryder Cup, you probably heard the roar — and maybe a few things you shouldn’t have from the crowd.

Giunta’s Meat Farms opened this morning in Middle Island, marking its 10th location.
11/05/2025

Giunta’s Meat Farms opened this morning in Middle Island, marking its 10th location.

Giunta’s Meat Farms has opened in Middle Island, taking over the former King Kullen space in Strathmore Commons.

The homeowner, a real estate salesperson, is also charged with endangering the welfare of a child.-- from GreaterBabylon
11/04/2025

The homeowner, a real estate salesperson, is also charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
-- from GreaterBabylon

A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed during a large party in West Babylon on Election Day eve.

This is the fourth Wonder to open on Long Island — seven more are in the works. Including Port Jefferson Station!
11/04/2025

This is the fourth Wonder to open on Long Island — seven more are in the works. Including Port Jefferson Station!

Wonder food hall opens its newest Long Island location at the revamped Sun Vet Mall in Holbrook on Thursday, Nov. 6.

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GreaterPortJeff delivers community news (and so much more) to the people of Port Jefferson and its neighbors every day. We publish written stories and videos with an emphasis on news features — as opposed to crime and politics.

GreaterPortJeff is also part of the greaterlongisland.com family of news sites. Longtime New York journalist Michael White launched the company’s first site, GreaterPatchogue.com, on July 1, 2015, after 15 years in newspapers. Prior to that, he was a staff reporter at daily newspapers in Maryland and New York City, including the Daily News. He later edited weekly newspapers on the East End. He has journalism degrees from Columbia University and the University of Delaware.

You can reach him at [email protected] or call 631-786-5708. In loving memory of Anthony D. Ferrara (1982-2015)