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Pride-themed events, from a paint and sip to a multi-faith prayer service, flag raising and art exhibits are all part of the lead up to the 2025 Northport Pridefest in the Park, scheduled for June 14. File photo (2023).

Let Pride begin: Events leading up to the third annual Northport Pridefest

Thu, May 8 2025
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Last month, 13 Northport high schoolers made a trip to Kermit, West Virginia, where they worked independently of the school district to help further a mission they established in 2019, as members of the service club Students for 60,000.

On their own: Northport high schoolers continue service work despite challenges

Tue, May 6 2025
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From left: Village Administrator Roland Buzard, Asharoken Deputy Mayor Pam Pierce, Northport Village Mayor Donna Koch, and Northport Trustee Rich Boziwick joined the National Grid team to plant the first of 15 weeping willows donated to the Village by National Grid following a major pipeline replacement project.

First of 15 weeping willow trees planted in Northport Village

Tue, May 6 2025
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The community is readying to honor the life of Aidan Fischer, pictured here with his 1963 Corvette Stingray. A blood drive on May 20 and fundraising event on June 1 will celebrate Fischer’s life. Photo courtesy Melanie Formosa.

Community events to honor the life of Aidan Fischer, 23, include blood drive and fundraiser

Fri, May 2 2025
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Ultra-marathoner and advocate for veterans, Eva Casale is pictured here at the Huntington stop of last year’s “Every Veteran Appreciated” week, during which she ran seven marathons in seven days. Image via Facebook.

7 marathons in 7 days: Eva Casale to run through Northport during annual military tribute

Fri, Apr 25 2025
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Northport resident and Long Island Poet of the Year Jesse Curran (third from left) with Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin, and Walt Whitman Birthplace Association trustees Dr. Maria Basile (vice president) and Robert Savino.

Inspired: Northport’s own Jesse Curran named Long Island Poet of the Year

Sat, Apr 19 2025
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Legislator Stephanie Bontempi recognized Victoria Graham as the district's “Champion of Diversity” last Tuesday, April 8. Images via the People’s Arc of Suffolk Facebook page.

Performing Art Center of Northport thrives under leadership of “Champion of Diversity” honoree

Sat, Apr 12 2025
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“After the Wreckage,” a painting by Northport resident and artist Erich Preis, who will showcase his work in a new exhibit, Reflections of Autism, at Trinity Community Art Center this month.

Reflections of Autism: New exhibit showcases local artist’s strength and endurance

Wed, Apr 9 2025
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A proposition for a new tax bill line that would equate to approximately $60,000 a year for the Northport Historical Society and Museum will be on the May 20th school district budget and trustee vote ballot.

On the ballot: Northport Historical Society looks to raise funds via new tax bill line

Thu, Apr 3 2025
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Chief Chris Hughes posed with Northport Village police officers after his final walkout this past Tuesday, March 25.

Chief Chris Hughes makes final walkout upon retirement from Village Police Department

Thu, Mar 27 2025
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An image of Gunther’s Tap Room from the 1970s, courtesy of the Northport Historical Society and Museum.

Icons: Back-to-back events to celebrate Jack Kerouac and Gunther’s Tap Room

Wed, Mar 26 2025
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