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The young stars of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Chrissy Ruggeri from the Northport Journal. From left back are Ben Corso, Elliot Torbenson, Oliver Cirelli, Elyana Randolph, Luca Silva. From left front are Briahna Gribben, Matthew Eby, London DelVecchio.

Young stars of Engeman’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory shine while showcasing local talent

Sat, Nov 16 2024
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The Northport Hometown Heroes Banner program, presented by the Northport American Legion, kicked off its inaugural year just in time for Veteran’s Day.

Hometown heroes line Main Street as part of new program honoring veterans

Fri, Nov 15 2024
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“Fall in Full Bloom,” a photograph of Northport Harbor by landscape photographer Frank D’Agostino (inset), has been made into a puzzle available at retailers across the United States.

Landscape photographer lands shot of Northport Harbor on 500-piece puzzle

Thu, Nov 14 2024
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Writer, director and producer Mark Bozek with iconic model Pat Cleveland, both part of a “Meet The Filmmakers” discussion entitled “Fashion, Film and Photos.... A Conversation Among Friends of Bill Cunningham” taking place November 8 from 6 to 8pm, in the Spotlight Room at the Paramount in Huntington Village.

Film & TV Festival begins Friday with documentary viewing and conversation about NYT photographer Bill Cunningham

Thu, Nov 7 2024
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East Northport Middle School math teacher Glenn Kubik (center) pictured here after being recognized during Teacher Appreciation Week in 2023, and as a St. Joseph's graduate in his 1998 yearbook (inset). Kubik will receive the Lifetime of Leading Award from his alma mater this Friday.

ENMS math teacher Glenn Kubik to receive Lifetime of Leading Award from St. Joseph’s

Mon, Nov 4 2024
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Artist Jan Guarino, inset, is donating a portion of the proceeds from her November exhibition and sale at The Firefly Artists to Christine Garrecht, who is fighting cancer. Pictured is a detail of Guarino’s watercolor “Harbor Dock Foliage,” from her website.

Fearless watercolors exhibit and sale to benefit local resident

Thu, Oct 31 2024
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Former resident Stan Nemeroff returned to his favorite place to live, Northport Village, earlier this month to complete a huge goal: running 25,000 miles in 50 years. He was joined by family and friends here to accompany him just 20 days before his 85th birthday.

Endurance on his 85th: Stan Nemeroff returns to Northport to complete 25,000 miles of running

Fri, Oct 25 2024
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A pillar in the local music community, Sonia Boerke Padgett passed away in August.

Beloved music teacher Sonia Boerke Padgett remembered for her talent, love of community

Wed, Oct 23 2024
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Author and ecologist Carl Safina with Alfie. Safina will discuss his book “Alfie & Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe” at the Northport Library on October 27.

Free author’s talk with Carl Safina: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe

Fri, Oct 11 2024
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Registration is now open for the Northport-East Northport Drug and Alcohol Task Force's annual Color Run, scheduled for Saturday, October 26.

Big moves: NENDATF transitions to 501(c)(3) status as the Color Run, its biggest fundraiser, approaches

Tue, Oct 8 2024
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Northport Village Mayor Donna Koch and Sally Kohn (center, foreground) with, in back, John Kennedy, Doug Trani, Chris Wiebke, Meghan Dolan and Dave Weber, plus other local officials, at the September 20 John Kennedy Court ribbon cutting.

The joy of the game: Kennedy Court ribbon cutting a true community event

Fri, Oct 4 2024
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