We learned recently of the death of Dougie, whose letter to Santa asking for a home was our December 2023 cover story. Dougie didn’t have much going for him when he first came to our …
Caring for her 10-plus-year-old dog, local Center Moriches resident Catherine McHeffey said she feels it is a privilege. McHeffey, 33, graduated from St. Joseph’s in 2015 and Adelphi with her …
February at Helping Makes U Happy means cooking is back! Normally during February break, we’ve done a couple days of cooking with Chef Keith ‘n Kids. This year, the Eastport Fire …
The Tide is welcoming 2026 in the Moriches with admirable New Year’s resolutions from many of our local faces. What is your New Year’s goal? Daniel Panico, Brookhaven Town …
A ticking in her ear, brain fog when she’d try to complete tasks at work, nausea and vertigo set Caitlyn Mercado on the journey of her young life last August. Following a misdiagnosis at an …
Trying to answer a question about local history can lead to some interesting details. Take, for example, the origin of James Hawkins Road in Moriches. A Google search turned up a Facebook entry …
Virginia Tyson was selected by Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches to be their grand marshal for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. She said growing up in Center Moriches has always been an …
On Nov. 8, 2025, the Moriches Rotary Club held a Stuff a Bus at the Center Moriches King Kullen to benefit the food pantries at the Eastport Bible Church and the Center Moriches Presbyterian Church. …
For nearly 10 years, Steve Druek, owner of Druek True Value, has volunteered his time and services to decorate and light the Christmas tree in the Center Moriches Square Shopping Center for the …
The Moriches area has many stores that sell unique gifts and treats for the holidays—including ones you can’t find anywhere else. Below, we compiled our top gift picks. Happy …
The custom of bringing evergreen cuttings inside at year’s end can be traced back to pagan times throughout Europe and Scandinavia. As far back as the first century A.D., accounts of …
Beneath a gun-metal sky and pelting rain, men and women of local civic, community and merchant groups, as well as state, county and town dignitaries turned out for the 2025 Veterans Day parade, held …
“The postponing of releasing SNAP funds has affected so many,” said Helping Makes U Happy co-founder Cassy Caputo, Keith’s mother. According to Keith Caputo, he has had several …
Brookhaven Town recently held an open house unveiling the plans for the Terrell River Fish Passage, located at Kalers Pond Park in Center Moriches, on Nov. 12. The town’s design team from …
For volunteers at Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, requests for rescue of injured wild birds, and gulls in particular, are a daily occurrence. This year, far too many of the posts have …
The Long Island Game Farm – Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of five adorable capybara pups, born in the early morning hours of Nov. 8. Proud …
Helping Makes U Happy is deep into helping mode! We have local families to feed and adopt, and we are planning our annual free holiday shopping boutique at Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing! …
On Thursday, November 20, the Moriches Bay Garden Club met at the Center Moriches Library for a centerpiece making workshop. We assembled arrangements , using a plate, oasis foam, fresh flowers …
The Jewish Center of the Moriches, Main Street, Center Moriches, invites Jewish families in the area to their annual Chanukah dinner/party on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. For information and/ …
It is with immense excitement that I announce the official launch of our new dormitory project at Camp PaQuaTuck. This initiative represents a profound commitment to enhancing the camper experience, …
