First published in 1871, The Long Island Advance is the longest running print newspaper in the town of…More Brookhaven. It is also the oldest business in the Village of Patchogue. This weekly newspaper covers news and events in Patchogue, Medford, Bellport and the Bayport-Blue Point areas. It has been in its current location close to Main St. in downtown Patchogue since 1957.</p> <p><i>The Long Island Advance </i>has a history of covering town and village events, as well as providing school district info and news. The paper also runs celebration announcements as well as business listings.</p> <p>Meanwhile, <i>The Long Island Advance</i> runs a Web site that provides a special news portal for subscribers with exclusive news.</p>