Regina Calcaterra of New Suffolk thanks organizers, hosts, volunteers, and attendees for their donations and overwhelming support.
Local organizations and businesses teamed up to host Case’s for Cases Sunday night to benefit teens in foster care and homeless shelters. READ
The community turned out in droves to support two local families at the Kait’s Angels community yard sale Sept. 12.
The annual fundraising event is held in honor of Kaitlyn Doorhy, a Mattituck High School graduate who was tragically killed in 2014 while attending college in Connecticut. READ
“You got this.”
“We love you.”
“Keep fighting.”
These words have been written countless times to Nick Coutts and Keri Stromski — two strangers facing separate battles in life.
They do share some commonalities: an unwavering positive outlook and small army of supporters cheering them on. READ
When his granddaughters began playing lacrosse on the field at Cutchogue West, Walter Gatz stared at the field in disbelief.
His daughter, Laurie Italia, recalled how her father would say “We’ve got to fix that field.”
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From extreme highs to extreme lows — former professional wrestling star Marc Mero has experienced it all. READ
Not long after the start of Kait’s Angels’ “Stuff the Trailer” event Thursday night, the pool table at EAsT on Main in Mattituck was overflowing with toys.
The gifts were all donated to help families in need during the holiday season. READ
A community yard sale held each September in Mattituck takes on a greater meaning than the sum of its parts.
The Doorhy family lawn transforms into a hub for treasure hunters. Books, clothing, handmade furniture, and other finds, are donated by dozens of community members and purchased by others. The money raised from the sale totals in the thousands. READ
Six years ago, at only 2 years old, Morgan West was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, an inoperable brainstem tumor. READ
Wendy’s Deli in Mattituck is selling 50/50 raffle tickets to benefit the family of Jason Cooper, who died suddenly on Wednesday night. The money raised will benefit Mr. Cooper’s three children. READ
When you suffer a traumatic injury or have a debilitating disorder, so many of the things you might once have taken for granted become too difficult or costly. It’s a predicament the Esposito and Benthal families know all too well.