Gateway is upping its ante. Formerly known as The Gateway, the regional theater in Bellport, known for its Broadway talent and ebullient musicals, announced its new name, Gateway Playhouse, at its recent Cabaret Night Benefit Fundraiser. Besides the name, Cabaret Night is new too. The new Cabaret Night Fundraisers debuted in March, with standing-room-only attendance […]

Roman shades, vertical blinds, and wooden shutters are just a few of the many types of window coverings people have in their homes. They are extremely popular, but how many people know the proper way to care for them? For advice, we turned to the Arceri brothers — Joseph and John — who own The […]

Fire Island Water Taxi cut through the Great South Bay as the afternoon sun started to turn everything golden. Jeff and I had decided to make a proper night of it: Low Tea at the Blue Whale, the Barn on Fire presentation at Whyte Hall, dinner at Pines Bistro, and dancing at the Pavilion. We […]

On Saturday, June 20, eight local home chefs competed in Ocean Beach’s third annual Top Toque competition at the Ocean Beach Community House. Each chef received a box of mystery ingredients, unknown even to the organizers, and crafted a dish judged on presentation, creativity, and taste. News 12 anchorwoman Erin Colton reprised her role as […]

On a sparkling Saturday, June 20, Whalehouse Point Restaurant & Bar in Watch Hill officially opened its doors. Following a soft (and soggy) May opening, the band Buoy 34 entertained dozens of delighted diners and drinkers, as well as kids of all ages, at the spectacular new venue overlooking the Great South Bay and Watch […]

The Saltaire Village Board of Trustees convened on June 27 for their monthly meeting in the village library. Not all trustees were in attendance. Trustee Katie Lynn was absent due to illness, as was Frank Wolff, who was traveling, but attended virtually.  The first order of business was the approval of $454,924.07 in expenditures, to […]

Long Island Museum (LIM) in Stony Brook is featuring a new exhibit, Long Island in the 70’s, that revisits suburban life during the 1970s. One of the exhibit’s many features is its exploration of how the South Shore was shaped environmentally, politically, and socially. At the center of the exhibit’s retelling of the social changes […]

Nathaniel Larson Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty nathaniellarson@danielgale.com (631) 800-1301    In my experience, sellers often benefit from having their home on the market over the Fourth of July weekend. Fire Island is at its peak, with homeowners, renters, and visitors out enjoying the island, which naturally creates more exposure for […]

Fourth of July may be in the rearview mirror now, but summer is only getting started, and there is so much to do over the glorious week that lies ahead. Don’t miss a minute of it! Movie in the Park: Daddy Day Camp Monday, June 6 (6:30 p.m.)  The Town of Islip’s Summer Fun Series […]

Nearly five years after the loss of Sayville teenager Jeyson Reyes, his legacy continues to grow through scholarships, community outreach, and acts of kindness in his name. What began as a scholarship fund established after Reyes’ death in 2021 has evolved into the Live Like Jeyson Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to honoring the […]

Time feels a little more precious in the summer than at other times of the year, making the question of how to spend it all the more consequential. Like many, I devote a great deal of my time to reading. Whether lazing in a hammock or lounging on a beach chair, this summer’s stack has […]