Windows with a view of heaven

Fr. William Hanson and longtime parishioner Joe Fuchs at the vestibule of Mary Immaculate Parish little church standing by the exquisite stained-glass replacement windows.

The windows have hues and life-size figures in different scenes only a skilled artisan listening to a calling can create. Radiant winged angels costumed in robes of brilliant colors bearing …

English learners interview successful immigrants

The South Country Central School Board held a workshop meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21. At the opening of the meeting, high school ENL (English as a new language)/ELA teacher Stephanie Factor …

Meet the candidates for NY’s Second Congressional District

Incumbent Republican Andrew Garbarino and Democratic candidate Pat Halpin.

Incumbent U.S. Rep Andrew Garbarino is facing a challenge from former Suffolk County executive and Democrat Pat Halpin in this November’s election. The second congressional district covers South …

New York State Assembly Third District race

State assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R, C) will be seeking re-election to his fifth term in the Third District against lifelong resident and labor leader Josh Slaughter. DESTEFANO, R, incumbent …

New superintendent appointed through 2030

Previous district’s college-bound seniors increased by 10 percent BY SAM DESMOND Beginning Dec. 1, the South Country Central School District will have a new superintendent in Dr. …

Wild win has Bellport in playoff contention

Quarterback Horace Smith had three rushing TDs and a passing score in the Clippers’ 50-42 win at Smithtown East on Oct. 9.

Surrendering five second-half touchdowns usually isn’t a recipe for success on the gridiron, but Bellport did just that under the Friday night lights on Oct. 9 and still managed to escape Smithtown …

Bellport Village

The theme of “Stranger Things” was on display with a Demogorgon.

Which scarecrow gets your pick?

Preregistered participants picked up supplies to create their own unique scarecrow to display downtown in Bellport Village at the annual Scarecrow Contest. The scarecrows are now being displayed on …

External audit for budget deficit to be submitted to comptroller

“Today signifies the one-year culmination of a very difficult year here in South Country, that we faced significant fiscal challenges and made difficult decisions to get to where we are. I’m …

ELECTION COVERAGE | New York State 3rd Senate District race

Dean Murray seeks re-election

New York State Sen. Dean Murray (R, C) is running for re-election in the 3rd Senate District in the general election on Nov. 3, 2026. “I am running on my experience and my record. As a …

SPORTS

Victory for the homecoming game!

On Saturday, Oct. 3, Bellport High School held its annual homecoming game. The Clippers won their game against Deer Park with a final score of 22-14. With a record of 1-3, this is the first …

An A.I. agent named ‘Wren’ pitched The Long Island Advance a 700-word ‘story’ it wrote to make ends meet.

An A.I. agent pitched us a ‘story’ it wrote; we replied

One morning, while combing through the hundreds of press releases, newsletters, and story ideas that flood the editor’s email weekly, one pitch stood out from the rest. “I’m Wren, an AI …

Groceries take you around the world

After much anticipation, the new grocery store in Bellport, Fine Fare, had its opening on Friday, Oct. 2. The supermarket, located on 115 South Country Road, was bustling with customers. The …

School News

Youthful Bellport focused on development

After boasting a senior-dominant roster last season, Bellport’s girls soccer program is in a transition year with first-year head coach Chuck Maragioglio, who served as an assistant for the past …