Tag: Port Jefferson

A thriving hub for tourism on Long Island’s North Shore, drawing countless ferry-goers, shoppers, diners and bar patrons to the village’s brimming enclave.

Suffolk County police are investigating a pair of armed home invasions in which the victims were assaulted in North Patchogue and Port Jefferson this week, authorities said.

Punctuating Long Island's smorgasbord of communities are a variety of lively downtowns—characterized as popular local centralized hubs comprised of all the aforementioned businesses and attractions renowned for their wide range of exceptional cuisines, activities and tourist destinations. The following is a list of some of Long Island’s most popular and well-known downtowns, along with some of their top highlights, all well worth a visit with friends, family members, loved ones, and/or simply perfect for solo excursions to explore, learn about, and ultimately, embrace. Here’s the Ultimate Guide to Long Island Downtowns.

A 31-year-old man was fatally hit by a pick-up truck in the victim's hometown of Coram over the weekend.

A 73-year-old Port Jefferson woman was killed when the vehicle her husband was driving was involved in a crash in Rocky Point on Saturday afternoon.

John Edward, Pooh, Jingle Bell Bottom Ball & Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite wow NYCB Theatre at Westbury; The Ataris destroy Revolution Bar & Music Hall; Pamela Betti Band grooves Treme Blues & Jazz Club; America amazes The Space at Westbury; Brother Joscephus and The Love Revolution & Eileen Ivers “An Nollaig” An Irish Christmas mesmerize YMCA Boulton Center; Andy Grammer, New York Bee Gees, Daughtry Acoustic Trio & Flatbush Zombies rock The Paramount & so much more!

Mastic Beach residents voted Wednesday to dissolve their fledgling village just six years after they voted to incorporate—making it the third shortest-lived village in recent New York State history, records show.

Republican Elaine Phillips beat Democrat Adam Haber to win an open New York State Senate seat but a sitting Republican Long Island state senator may be unseated, potentially tipping the balance of power in that chamber back to a Democratic majority.

Chick-fil-A, which already enjoys support from a rabid fan base, will have three Long Island locations in total, including its Port Jefferson restaurant, which opened last year. About 100 people camped outside of the Port Jefferson Chick-fil-A on its opening day last October.