We continue to update our Coronavirus section on
Bellport.com regularly with:
• CDC vaccination rates,
by zip code
• Daily Local Case
Counts (Bellport, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet,
East Patchogue and the Town of Brookhaven)
• Daily
Suffolk County Data (Case Counts, Antibody Testing,
Hospitalization Info and Fatalities)
• Updates from
Gov. Cuomo
• Additional links and information related
to COVID-19
If you are
diagnosed with COVID-19, a Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
Infusion won’t necessarily be offered to you. You must
request it. Here’s where to find a monoclonal antibody
treatment infusion center location near you:
Location information 1.
Location information 2.
If you’ve been following our reporting on our local
COVID-19 numbers, you know that things have been
steadily improving. So much so, that our numbers are now
similar to what they were a year ago, in June of 2020.
Back then, the number of new cases each day in Suffolk
County was around 40-50 rather than the 2,000 a day we
saw only six months later in December of 2020.
This year, since the beginning of June, 2021, the number
of new Coronavirus cases has again been in the 40-50
range and we sure hope they continue to decline, but
only time will tell. Last year, by October of 2020, the
number had risen from 50 a day to over 100 new cases a
day. By November the number was over 500 and by
December, we hit over 2,000 new cases a day.
Click
here to read the latest Editorial.
The Suffolk County Parks Department will host FREE Drive-In Movies at Smith Point Park this summer. These Drive-In Movies are being screened every Wednesday and Thursday and include many family-friendly favorites. Click here for more information.
Saturday evenings, the place to be for LIVE MUSIC in Bellport Village is Café Castello. Starting at 6:00pm, Café Castello features local bands and musicians playing a variety of musical styles. Reservations are strongly recommended so you won’t be disappointed. For more information or to make a reservation, give Café Castello a call at 631-803-8369.
Behind on rent due to COVID-19? The Town of Brookhaven Emergency Rental Assistance Program can help. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program assists households behind on their rent that have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability. The program can provide temporary rental assistance and assistance with unpaid utility bills. Click here for more information.
Mayor:
Ray Fell - 358
votes
Two Trustees, Two Year Term:
Mike Ferrigno - 336 votes
Bob Rosenberg - 330 votes
One Trustee, One Year Term:
Maureen Veitch - 435 votes
New letters to the Editor have been posted. Click here for more information.
Bellport Village has released their schedule for the summer concert series at the bandshell at the marina. Click here for more information.
Join South Country Library and CEED for a unique blend of Scifi and Real Science! They are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to learn about the majestic stars of Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home. They are bringing together three expert scientists; Dr. Carl Safina, Dr. Arthur H. Kopelman, and marine explorer Gaelin Rosewaks as they discuss whale behavior and the whales around Long Island. After, you can sit back and using your new whale knowledge, enjoy Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home at a new level. This event is FREE, but tickets are required and limited! Click here for more information.
It's time for a new Bellport.com Photo Contest! This time we want your photos showing what you think are your FAVORITE or BEST things about Bellport and the Bellport area. We want you to be creative! "Favorite" or "Best" could mean a place, food, person, etc. It's whatever you most LOVE about our area! Please include a few sentences about your photo and why it showcases your favorite thing. We'll be collecting submissions all summer. Photos must be submitted by Saturday, September 4, 2021. Click here for more information about how to submit a photo.
The winner with the most votes for their photograph will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to TOLA. Established in 2013, TOLA. New York is a beach-inspired boutique offering carefully curated must-haves: gifts + home accessories + jewelry + apparel for him, her & the little one. TOLA. Bellport is situated in the heart of the historic Village on Main Street. TOLA. Fire Island Pines, located in the center of the Main Harbor, opened its doors in the Spring of 2016 and like Bellport, has become the perfect pop-by for locals and weekenders alike. Most recently, in May of 2020, TOLA. welcomed its third location at 128 Main Street in Westhampton Beach and is thrilled to be a little slice of the Hamptons. The TOLA. shops are all about good things, good people, and good vibes, all the time. FEEL.THE.LOVE
With Dental Offices in both New York City and Brookhaven, NY, when you visit the office of Dr. Amr Abdelaziz, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. We are dedicated to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! Click here for more information.
The Bellport Fire Dept's Classic Car Show returns this Fall on Sunday, October 3rd in downtown Bellport Village! Enjoy food trucks, music, 50/50 raffle, and of course... classic cars! Click here for more information.
NY Project HOPE has gathered information from our
community regarding what people need as
a result of COVID-19. They found food instability,
housing instability, fear, grief and so much more. The
transition from social distancing and staying home to
in-person activities has created a great deal of stress.
NY Project HOPE wants to help with this transition,
particularly in our Elder and Young communities which
are in the most need.
NY Project HOPE will meet individuals where they are
and talk with them to see how they can help and what
individuals might need. They have been able to bring
food, clothing, and toiletries to those who needed them.
NY Project HOPE also has many connections within our
community and can help refer people to the help that is
right for them.
Currently, NY Project HOPE is
offering educational drop-in ZOOM meetings with various
topics that are driven by the needs of the community
(see links below). NY Project HOPE is here for the
community.
A new classified ad has been posted for a free queen mattress, box spring and frame. Click here for more information.
We are excited to welcome our newest Bellport.com advertiser, Bonnie L. Fishman Design! Bonnie has over 20 years of experience with interior design, home staging and relocation services. She takes the questions and fear out of your home projects! Click here for more information.
I’m not so naive as to think this sign that we just put up on our home will make much of a difference, but for at least a moment, it will get you to think about how the speeding in Bellport Village has gotten out of hand and the Village Board is doing absolutely nothing about it. Click here to read the latest Editorial.
The Bellport Village Program Fund has many exciting events planned this summer. Mark your calendars because you won't want to miss any of them! Click here for more information.
The South Country Library continues to offer many services for our community. Family and youth activities, book discussions, adult educational programming and more! Click here for their latest newsletter and to see what the South Country Library has been up to!
The Bellport High School Wall of Fame is a project intended to celebrate distinguished graduates of Bellport High School. Nominees will be evaluated on the basis of their contributions to their profession and their community. Graduates may be nominated by anyone within the South Country community and a selection committee will evaluate the application. Click here for more information.
Dedicated to providing quality child care, interactive learning and memorable experiences, the Bellport Methodist Preschool is looking for highly motivated teachers and assistants to inspire and be part of a great team. Click here for more information.
Mobile Mammography Van Available for Breast
Cancer Screenings
Stony Brook Medicine will
offer breast cancer screenings in their mobile
mammography van at University Associates OB/GYN in
Bohemia on the third Wednesday of every month.
Screenings are performed by NYS-registered radiologic
technologists with advanced training in mammography. The
van has a comfortable waiting area, private dressing
room and a complete exam room.
Click here for more information.
Don't Have Insurance but Need a Gynecologist?
Introducing AccessGYN
AccessGYN is a program
offering free preventive care services such as cervical
cancer screenings, STI testing, contraceptive counseling
and mammograms to patients without health insurance.
Appointments are available every third Wednesday of the
month in Bohemia.
Click here for more information.
Join the Boys & Girls Club of the Bellport Area for the return of their Annual "Beach Ball" celebration fundraiser this August 2021! Click here for more information.
The weather is finally getting nicer which means we can spend more time outside! Luckily, we have many suggestions about places to go for a great day in the outdoors! Did you know that there are several audio historical walking tours around Bellport Village and Brookhaven Hamlet? If hiking is more your style, we have a ton of suggestions for walks and hikes around Long Island!
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in Bellport Village to care for our beagle Molly. Many
thanks and you can now remove the posting under pet
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