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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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Approximately 75 people gathered for a rally against possible cuts to the workforce at the Northport VA Medical Center last Friday, March 14. Image via Facebook.

Protestors rally against cuts to workforce at Northport VA Medical Center

Thu, Mar 20 2025
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Soles4Souls, a shoe drive hosted by the Northport and East Northport Rotary Clubs, is taking place through March 29. Image via northportrotary.org.

Soles4Souls shoe drive ends March 29, drop-box locations throughout NEN

Tue, Mar 18 2025
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Northport Village resident and Suffolk County Woman of Distinction Linda Oristano (second from right) with Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (center) and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.

Deeply honored: Northport’s Linda Oristano a Suffolk County Woman of Distinction

Mon, Mar 10 2025
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The St. Baldrick’s Northport event benefitting childhood cancer research is scheduled for this Saturday, March 8 from 12-5pm at Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub in Northport.

Conquer kids’ cancer: St. Baldrick’s event this weekend at Napper Tandy’s

Mon, Mar 3 2025
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Judge James M. Wicks, United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of New York, administers the Oath of Allegiance to 75 citizenship candidates at a naturalization ceremony at Northport High School this past Friday, February 14.

Welcome: Northport High School site of naturalization ceremony for 75 new citizens

Mon, Feb 17 2025
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