Monday, March 5, 2012
Shout out in comments what comes to mind when viewing this piece of art.
Welcome to the first installment of Patch's new weekly feature where Patch presents readers with a work from a local artist and ask our readers to comment on what the work means to them. The following week, Patch lets the artist have their say, telling us what they were thinking when they created the piece. This week, we are featuring a piece by East End Arts Arts Council member Barbara Wyckoff, of Miller Place, who has been a fiber artist for the past 40 years. How does her art make you feel? Comment below. Be sure to check back on Saturday to find out what the artist had to say about her piece. Editor's Note: This post is curated by East Quogue photographer Meryl Spiegel.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Suffolk County's emergency notification system sent out alerts in Sound Beach after gunshot incident Wednesday.
After Wednedsay's incident involving a gunman in Sound Beach, news spread fast after Suffolk County's CodeRED alert system was kicked into action. According to the County's website, the CodeRED emergency notification system is "an extremely high speed telephone communication service that can deliver customized pre-recorded emergency messages directly to Suffolk County homes and business at the proven capacity of millions of calls per day." After residents received a call from Suffolk Police alerting them of a man in Sound Beach dressed in black who fired a shotgun, many took to Facebook and Twitter to alert their neighbors as well. The notification system is normally used during major storm conditions, but the County saw fit that it was …
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
With Twitter trending #BackWhenIWasAKid, we'd like to know about your experiences growing up locally.
It's time to reminisce. Twitter is great for starting some great, random conversations with its trending topics, and for Wednesday a popular topic trending is #BackWhenIWasAKid. Many of the responses from Twitter folk are sure to crack a smile. Here are a few (not necessarily from area residents): *"@hellojohnna: #backwheniwasakid I use to play hide and seek, play nintendo64, make forts and laugh at everything. I basically do the same now" *"@BieberLiveLaugh: #backwheniwasakid you put the tv on channel 3 to play video games" *"@lwimann: #backwheniwasakid scooby doo was where it was at #nothingbetter" *"@YariNicole: #backwheniwasakid my mom use to dress me and my sister up exactly the same but sometimes different colors" While saying "back…
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Tell us where you would take your sweetheart on Valentine's Day.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- Rich Arleo
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Thursday, February 9
Valentine's Day is just a few days away, and sometimes all the chocolates, jewelry and flowers need that one last touch to make the day truly romantic. Whether it's the perfect candlelight dinner, a picnic on the beach under the stars or another location special to you and yours, we want to know where you would take your loved one to share that special moment. What are the most romantic local spots? Tell us in the comments and share your thoughts with the community.
Monday, January 30, 2012
An opinion piece from Miller Place School District resident Wlodek Guryn on the upcoming school budget.
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Monday, January 30
(Editor's Note: The following is a letter sent to Patch from Miller Place School District resident Wlodek Guryn. The views expressed are that of Mr. Guryn's.) By: Wlodek Guryn There is a survey on the Miller Place School District website, which is designed to totally distract from the real issues in this budget season. I hope MPSD taxpayers and residents join me requesting that the survey is taken off the taxpayers supported MPSD website. As an example, below is, at best, a misleading question in the survey. Many, if not all the costs listed in the question from the survey are directly or indirectly under the local Board of Education/district control, the only thing needed is opening and renegotiating of the contracts so that they are in …
Friday, January 27, 2012
Share your thoughts and review with the community.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
What do you hear locals say all the time?
You may be familiar with the new Internet meme "S--- Girls Say," which has inspired countless parodies, such as "S--- New Yorkers Say" and "S--- Hipsters Say." That's why we at Miller Place-Rocky Point Patch thought it would be fun to get suggestions for one of our own: "Stuff People in Miller Place and Rocky Point Say." We want to hear your suggestions for our list of what we say, whether you're a longtime local, newcomer, business owner, or a student. Here are some initial ideas to get the ball rolling. Add yours to the comments section below.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
With #highschoolmemories trending on Twitter, we'd like to know what made high school special for you.
For all you Twitter and social media fans out there, a topic trending on Twitter today that is generating some cool reminiscing conversation is #highschoolmemories. For those of you in the area not a part of the 140-character message club we'd like to give you the opportunity to share your fondest memories from high school. So what made high school special for you? What memory stands out above the rest? Also, #middleschoolmemories recently begun trending as a response. Feel free to share your stories in the comments.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Did you name your son Eli, get a helmet tattoo on your neck or paint your RV Big Blue? Tell us your stories of ultimate New York Giants fandom.
Sports is about much more than games. It’s about how we celebrate our teams, obsess over athletes, recite statistics and even party. It can dictate what we wear, where we vacation and even who we marry. The New York Giants face the San Francisco 49ers Sunday at 6:30 p.m. EST (Fox-TV) for the right to play in the Super Bowl. So as we count the days to the NFC Championship Game and recount the improbable, plucky run by the Giants, it’s also time to celebrate our fandom. Everyone has that fan-tastic story: Did you name your son Eli (or Tiki), get a helmet tattoo on your neck or paint your RV Big Blue? Maybe you’re a fourth-generation season ticket holder or proposed to your girlfriend at halftime. Tell us your stories of ultimate New York …
Saturday, December 24, 2011
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
- HOLIDAY GUIDE 2011
- Rich Arleo
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Here at Patch we'd like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. And we'd also like to know: What is your favorite holiday tradition? Whether it's a family moment, a religious celebration, or a favorite place to go, log in to Patch and share your favorite holiday tradition as a comment below
barbara wyckoff
5:55 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
K. The more I think about your statement- the more it makes me think. Interesting how someone can look into a piece of art and bring clarity to the artist as much as the other way around. more ›