Environment
An Oyster Ball in Heckscher Park

Save the Great South Bay held their annual Oyster Ball on the shore of Heckscher Park last Saturday, Sept. 12. Thrown as a fundraiser for the  nonprofit, Save the Great South Bay’s (STGSB) …

Protecting Great South Bay starts on land

In the company of crows: but is it a murder?

Luncheon to be held Sept. 17

Scouts create new projects at LI Game Farm

Center Moriches News
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Luncheon fundraiser was a success

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Moriches Bay Garden Club had its annual fundraiser luncheon and basket auction. Alex Calamia, News 12 meteorologist and garden expert, spoke to our club about many exotic …
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Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS IN THE MORICHES This year, the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches is proud to celebrate 100 years of serving our local businesses and community! Join us for an …
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Camp ends 79th season

The summer of 2026 has unfortunately come to an end. And with the end of summer, Camp PaQuaTuck has completed its 79th season. It was an extremely successful year at the camp for all of our …
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That golf cart ride could come back to haunt you

Early summer and a clear Friday night. Two young men park curbside in the fire lane and enter the liquor store. Their young female companion sits, knees drawn up, in the rear of the golf cart, …
Other News
Veterans Day parade GM announced
This year’s Center Moriches Chamber Veterans Day parade grand marshal was recently selected as Vietnam War veteran Lee W. …
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Second annual Rifleman Run 5K
The second annual Rifleman Run 5K was held on Sept. 19, outside VFW Post 414 in Center Moriches.  The marathon started on Main …
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Eastport-South Manor announces new K-12 director of social studies
The Eastport-South Manor Central School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kristy Faulkner as the district’s new …
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Back to school at Center Moriches and ESM
The superintendent of schools for the Center Moriches Union Free School District is looking forward to welcoming about 1,340 K-12 …
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Don’t miss the Fall Fest
The fair will be held on Oct. 18 with no rain date and a closed-off Main Street in Center Moriches from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There …
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The Rotary’s 18th annual Oktoberfest is this month
The annual Moriches Rotary Oktoberfest will take place once again at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck in Center Moriches as a family-friendly event …
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Keith's Corner
After a very busy summer of feeding families weekly and filling lots and lots of backpacks for kids in need, Helping Makes U Happy is going right into preparations for Keith’s Mega Auction! …
Shout-out to Drew Coppola, our Center Moriches Helping Makes U Happy Scholarship winner!   We were unable to make Senior Awards Night this year, so we wanted to be sure to give Drew the …
This June, thanks to the many, many community members who participate in our Super Bowl Party Raffle during the month of January, we are extremely happy to be giving out nine scholarships to …
Moriches News
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Elektra Dance celebrates 40 years in business

Owner of Elektra Dance, Theresa Schoemer, located at 10 Wilcox Avenue in Center Moriches, is currently celebrating 40 years in business. The dance studio has locations in both Selden and Center …
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Jimmy Osborne Music Celebrates 30 years of music, family and community

 In June 2027, Jimmy Osborne Music will celebrate 30 years of bringing music education, performance, and a love of music to generations of families throughout Center Moriches and the surrounding …
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Welcome back to school

Eastport-South Manor Sept. 1 marked the start of a new school year across Eastport-South Manor, with students excited and ready for the year ahead. From the moment students arrived, there was a …
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