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 move comes in response to Governor Hochul moving local elections to the same years as state and national ones.
07/25/2025

The move comes in response to Governor Hochul moving local elections to the same years as state and national ones.

Republican leaders say the change is necessary after a 2023 state law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul moved local elections to even years.

LI History: Before it became a place for suds and buds, the former BrickHouse building was the go-to shop for groceries ...
07/25/2025

LI History: Before it became a place for suds and buds, the former BrickHouse building was the go-to shop for groceries and pitchforks.

Before it became a place for suds and buds, the former BrickHouse Brewery building on West Main Street in Patchogue was a go-to shop for groceries and pitchforks.

But Nassau police were waiting.
07/25/2025

But Nassau police were waiting.

Two men from New Jersey are facing charges after police say they tried to scam an 80-year-old Massapequa woman out of more than $100,000.

Stare long enough at the photo and you'll spot a little white poodle on the bed.
07/24/2025

Stare long enough at the photo and you'll spot a little white poodle on the bed.

A veterinarian used Narcan to reverse a golden retriever’s opioid overdose, prompting an animal cruelty investigation that led to charges against an East Northport woman.

Suspect opened fire during standoff at his home in Bay Shore, police say.
07/24/2025

Suspect opened fire during standoff at his home in Bay Shore, police say.

Suffolk police say a Bay Shore man fatally attacked another man, then shot a police officer in the face during a standoff at his home. The officer is in stable condition.

While we're in the dog days of summer ...
07/24/2025

While we're in the dog days of summer ...

Unless your backyard has a trampoline and a pool, you're probably spending weekends dropping your teenagers off at the outlets.

This is looking like a slam dunk.
07/23/2025

This is looking like a slam dunk.

A new Starbucks is on track for Middle Island, after the project receives approval from Pine Barrens Commission.

This Rock and Roll HOF'er is headed to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets just went on sale.
07/23/2025

This Rock and Roll HOF'er is headed to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets just went on sale.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love is making her much-anticipated return to Patchogue Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 10

You may be surprised.
07/23/2025

You may be surprised.

Dix Hills is the only Long Island community to make GOBankingRates’ 2025 list of the 50 wealthiest suburbs in America, ranked at No. 46 with a median income of $270,581.

Nobody, it seems, loves Long Island women quite like this guy.
07/22/2025

Nobody, it seems, loves Long Island women quite like this guy.

Pretty Long Island Girls is an ode to the ones who got away — or maybe never gave singer/songwriter Brett Altman a chance to begin with.

Here's the latest on Suffolk's first Zara.
07/22/2025

Here's the latest on Suffolk's first Zara.

Zara is officially headed to Suffolk County. The global fashion retailer known for its on-trend styles for men, … Continued

Matt is about to take his turn helping others heal.
07/21/2025

Matt is about to take his turn helping others heal.

Matt Zender of Sayville, who inspired many during his battle with bone cancer as a teen, has graduated from Stony Brook University with his RN.

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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)