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Halloween Fest will bring coffin races and trick-or-treaters to downtown Riverhead next Saturday
Halloween will arrive early in Riverhead next Saturday, Oct. 19, when the popular Halloween Fest event comes downtown. The event, hosted by the Riverhead Business Improvement District, features coffin races, trick-or-treating, a lamp decorating contest and a Halloween parade. The event starts at 2 p.m. with coffin races on Main...
History Close At Hand: Mary Tunstall Smith — Lady of the Manor and trailblazer of early Long Island
She was baptized Martha Tunstall on July 2, 1652, daughter of Henry Tunstall of Putney, Surrey, England. She moved with her family to Tangier, Africa, where she married William Smith. From her marriage on Nov. 26, 1675, until her death in Setauket in 1709 at 57, Martha led a life dedicated to her husband, family, business interests and community. She gave birth to 13 children, buried seven, and journeyed from Tangier back to England, to Ireland for a birth, and finally to America. She raised her family in primitive conditions, assisted her husband in his business dealings, often during his long absences, and became respected as lady of the manor. Widowed at 52, Martha successfully managed her husband’s business interests, including offshore whaling, and became a well-regarded community leader.
Port Jefferson Royals girls volleyball team continue their winning streak
The Port Jefferson girls volleyball team, defending Long Island champions, have picked up where they left off last season. Winning. Through 10 games, the Lady Royals are undefeated but what’s remarkable is in all of these games — the best of five sets — the Royals have swept all of their opponents 3-0, not having lost a single set.
Ending epilepsy on the golf course, one swing at a time
Is there anything better than a day on the golf course?. Just ask Joey and Nina Meyer, whose day was not only filled with golf, family, friends and fun, but was one that supported the cause so near and dear to their hearts. In May of 2022, Nina Meyer was...
Pfc. Garfield Langhorn’s Medal of Honor is on display at Riverhead Town Hall
There’s a special display on view at Riverhead Town Hall for the next month. The Medal of Honor posthumously awarded to Pfc. Garfield M. Langhorn in April 1970 will be exhibited in a glass case in the lobby outside the meeting room in Town Hall. Also on display are...
Huntington Blue Devil Marching Band and Huntington Union Free School District presents Home Show & Competition
As part of the New York State Field Band Conference, the Huntington Blue Devil Marching Band (HBDMB) and Huntington Union Free School District will present it’s Bi-Annual Home Show Competition at the Blue Devil Stadium at Huntington High School, Sunday, October 20 with show start time of 1 p.m.
Music, Food and Carnival Set for LI Fall Festival
The annual Long Island Festival opens Friday at Heckscher Park, offering a weekend-long array of musical acts, food choices, and entertainment for all. On Sunday, the Columbus Day parade will celebrate Italian heritage. Stepping off at 11 a.m., the parade will move from Main Street Read More ...
‘A Kooky Spooky Halloween’ celebrates 7th year at Theatre Three
It’s kooky and it’s spooky and it’s hauntingly good. Now in it’s 7th year, A Kooky Spooky Halloween returns to Theatre Three in Port Jefferson to celebrate one of the most popular holidays of the year. Written by Jeffrey Sanzel and Steve McCoy, the adorable musical...
Volunteer Fair heads to Comsewogue Public Library Oct.15
Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for its 9th annual Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. Meet with representatives from various organizations including Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, Crime Victims Center, Guide Dog Foundation, Literacy Suffolk, Inc., Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference, Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, Long Island State Veterans Home, Mather Hospital’s Volunteer Department, New York Blood Center, Open Door Exchange, Parker Jewish Institute — Willing Hearts Helpful Hands, Response of Suffolk County, Inc., SAVE-A-PET, Sierra Club, Long Island Group, Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4927 to find out about local opportunities for a variety of ages.
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