Northport's Pumpernickels Features Cozy Atmosphere, Staff Clad In Traditional German Outfits Northport's Pumpernickels Features Cozy Atmosphere, Staff Clad In Traditional German Outfits
Northport's Pumpernickels Features Cozy Atmosphere, Staff Clad In Traditional German Outfits Pumpernickels Restaurant, located at 640 Main Street in Northport, has everything you’d expect at a traditional German-style eatery - and then some. Opened in 1973, Pumpernickels takes its guests on a virtual tour of Germany from the moment they step inside with authentic German decor and cuisine. Even the restaurant’s staff members don traditional German outfits. On the eatery’s massive lunch and dinner menus, you’ll find German specialties like Wiener schnitzel, roast pork loin, veal cordon bleu, bratwurst and more. There are also plenty of fresh seafood options including broiled salmon w…
These Long Island Beaches Are Tops In Clean Water Quality These Long Island Beaches Are Tops In Clean Water Quality
These Long Island Beaches Are Tops In Clean Water Quality Seven beaches on Long Island rank among the cleanest beaches in New York, according to a study of water quality for the past three years.  All of the best-ranked beaches, all in Suffolk County, received the highest average grades during wet and dry weather conditions from 2016 through 2018, according to this report by Save the Sound. The best beaches include: Hobart Beach (Sand City) Inlet and Hobart Beach Bay, both in Northport; Port Jefferson Beaches, both West and East, in Brookhaven; Iron Pier Beach and Mattituck Breakwater Beach, both in Riverhead; and Belle Terre Beach in Brookha…
Here Are Six Of Long Island's Most Adorable Dogs Here Are Six Of Long Island's Most Adorable Dogs
Here Are Six Of Long Island's Most Adorable Dogs Here are six of Long Island's most adorable dogs. Daily Voice asked who has cute dogs in a  Long Island high school alumni Facebook group. Some posted about their dogs and sent pictures. Remy, Boxer, Northport: Britt Ventrice said he's cute because he "has his own pet Guinea pig Patches. Need I say more." She also calls Remy "the car thief" because he grabs her keys when she gets home from work and runs around the house with them. Isaac, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, South Merrick: Jacquie Rubin Grob calls him "my best friend." Pork Chop, Bulldog, Wantagh: Megan Miata rescued …
Here's When, Where Suffolk County Health Department Will Be Spraying For Mosquitoes Here's When, Where Suffolk County Health Department Will Be Spraying For Mosquitoes
Here's When, Where Suffolk County Health Department Will Be Spraying For Mosquitoes Suffolk County officials will begin spraying for mosquitoes following the discovery of the West Nile virus at four different testing sites in the county. The infected insects were collected on July 25 from Cold Spring Harbor, Northport, Brentwood, and Melville. The ground spraying will be an ultra-low volume aerosol pesticide named Anvil. Spraying will take place at the following times and locations: Tuesday, August 6, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Davis Park and Point O’Woods on Fire Island. Wednesday, August 7, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Ocean Bay Park, Ocean Beach and Seaview on Fir…
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County Whether before dinner cocktails or out for the nightlife tip your glass at these five places in Suffolk County. The Checkmate Inn, 94 N. County Road, Setauket: This is a 1800s neighborhood bar in a residential area with an online fan base based on good reviews on Yelp and Facebook. "It's charming, houses the most chill vibe of any open mic on the island every Sunday. People come in thinking they are watching a paid live band. A five-dollar Guinness is a well-priced Guinness, especially from someone who knows how to pour and they do," Jenn Woodason of Patchogue told Daily Voice. Whales Tale…
Here Are Six Places To Eat Oysters In Suffolk County Here Are Six Places To Eat Oysters In Suffolk County
Here Are Six Places To Eat Oysters In Suffolk County You can slurp them dockside, at a sleek bar or in a fine dining restaurant Here are six places to eat oysters in Suffolk County: Atlantic Seafood Fish Market and Restaurant, 117 Montauk Highway, Center Moriches: Fresh steamers, mussels, oysters, lobster, seafood, lobster and clam chowder are some of what's on this casual eatery's packed menu. "The Hubs and I felt like seafood tonight and wow! Not only did we get seafood we got delicious seafood, cooked to perfection, fresh oysters, scallops, lobster...DELISH," posted Bebe B., of Nesconset on Yelp review. Little Creek Oyster Farm & Ma…
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk Area residents will want to cover up and bring out the bug spray after five mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Suffolk County health officials Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken said the infected insects were collected on July 25 from Cold Spring Harbor,  Northport, Brentwood,, and Melville.   These are the first mosquito samples to test positive for West Nile virus in Suffolk County this year. In addition, two dead birds, one collected in Northport, the other collected in Nesconset, tested positive for West Nile virus, the health department said. …
High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches
High Bacteria Levels Lead To Closures Of 50-Plus Long Island Beaches Heavy rainfall in the region has forced the Suffolk County Health Department to close more than 50 Long Island beaches due to excessive bacteria levels. The Suffolk County Department of Health issued an advisory against bathing at 57 beaches due to the “potential that the presence of bacteria at levels that exceed New York State standards will impact these areas.” According to health officials, the beaches covered by the advisory are located in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds and adjacent tributaries, and because of their location in an…
Cuomo Signs Equal Pay Law At Champion USA Women's Soccer Team's NYC Canyon Of Heroes Parade Cuomo Signs Equal Pay Law At Champion USA Women's Soccer Team's NYC Canyon Of Heroes Parade
Cuomo Signs Equal Pay Law At Champion USA Women's Soccer Team's NYC Canyon Of Heroes Parade At the ticker-tape parade celebrating the World Champion USA Women's Soccer Team, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed pay equity legislation to close the gender wage gap. Minutes before the Wednesday, July 10 parade through the Canyon of Heroes in downtown Manhattan, Cuomo also called on US Soccer to pay the women's national team the same as the men's national team. "There is no rationale why women should not get paid what men get paid. These are women's soccer players, they play the same game as the men's soccer players, and they play it better -- so if there is any economic rationale, the men should…
Fairfield County Goalkeeper, Two LIers Help US Women's Soccer Team Win World Cup Final Fairfield County Goalkeeper, Two LIers Help US Women's Soccer Team Win World Cup Final
Fairfield County Goalkeeper, Two LIers Help US Women's Soccer Team Win World Cup Final A goalkeeper from Fairfield County and two Long Island natives helped the United States win the FIFA Women's World Cup final 2-0 over the Netherlands on Sunday, July 7. Alyssa Naeher of Stratford picked up the shutout, playing the entire game. The two Long Islanders on the team are: Allie Long, a midfielder from Northport, and Crystal Dunn, a defender, from Rockville Centre. It was the second straight World Cup championship for the USA team and record fourth overall. Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle scored the goals for the US. Rapinoe finished the tournament with six goals, tied f…
Northport Man Seriously Injured In Wrong-Way Kings Park Crash Northport Man Seriously Injured In Wrong-Way Kings Park Crash
Northport Man Seriously Injured In Wrong-Way Kings Park Crash A Northport man was seriously injured in a wrong-way crash in Kings Park Wednesday evening, June 26. William Seitz was reportedly driving a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban eastbound on St. Johnland Road near Squire Lane when his vehicle crossed into the westbound lane and crashed head-on into a 2016 Chrysler driven by Carissa Clancy June 26 at approximately 7:30 p.m., according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Seitz, 54, of Northport, was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Clancy, 26, of Kings Park, was transported to Sto…
Richard Pordon, 88, Of Northport, Air Force Vet, Great South Bay Fisherman Richard Pordon, 88, Of Northport, Air Force Vet, Great South Bay Fisherman
Richard Pordon, 88, Of Northport, Air Force Vet, Great South Bay Fisherman A United States Air Force veteran from Northport who loved fishing in the Great South Bay  Richard J.P. Pordon died Tuesday, May 28 at age 88. Pordon is being remembered as "hardworking, kind and caring" and a "stalwart steward" of planet earth "and "especially his favorite fishing waters, the Great South Bay."  He was the husband of the late Wilma and father of Simone (Richard) Monahan, Richard (Mark) Pordon and Gabrielle (Robert) Glick; grandfather of "Peeps" Sachiko (Adam) Becker, Abigail, Samuel, and Emily Glick, Leo and Stella Becker. Prodon was brother-in-law to Bunny Fa…