The Islip Public Library meeting room was already half filled with people streaming in, long before the start of the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet’s “Islip’s Bay …
Now celebrating the program’s 10th year, the 2023 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award, presented by Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants, announced the second weekly group …
If weekends are becoming a bore, here’s a solution. Take in the Kiwanis Club of the Islips and Bay Shore “Kiwanis Rocks” Car Show this Sunday, Sept. 17, at Islip Town Hall, 655 Main …
I had the opportunity to chat with one of the organizers of Bradstock, Dennis O’Doherty. The festival celebrated its 30th anniversary of freewheeling fun and music over this Labor Day weekend …
he biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer arrived in theaters in July of 2023. When one mentions the film, some might think of the viral meme “Barbenheimer”; however, most might not think of Bay …
The Town of Islip hosted their fifth annual Seafest last weekend on Sept. 9. Located at the Bay Shore Marina and sponsored by the Town of Islip, locals and visitors were able to enjoy a nice day with …
Islip Goes Purple is a monthlong initiative designed to unite the Town of Islip in raising awareness of mental health substance-use disorder and celebrating those in recovery. All townships are …
Long Island MacArthur Airport is again in the running for Top Small Airport. An independent panel of industry experts and editors nominated MacArthur Airport as part of the USA TODAY 10Best …
Military service members are praised and honored for their tremendous bravery and the difficult sacrifices they make to serve our nation. Yet, upon returning home, these same veterans are often not …
This year is the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and as such, many towns and organizations are holding ceremonies and events to honor the lives lost. Below is a list of some local …
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 393,749 visitors to Fire Island National Seashore federal tracts and close to 2.5 million within in the park boundaries in 2022 spent $19.6 million …
NBC’s “Today” show featured the Town of Islip Shellfish Cultivation Facility and its vigorous oyster farming program during a segment airing Tuesday, Sept. 5. “The …
The Bike to the Brewery is a bike ride stretching across New York City to Long Island. Catering the ride and being its final destination, the Blue Point Brewery helped promote the riders’ …
The Village of Brightwaters would like to invite everyone to come down and enjoy the view of the Great South Bay from their six new Adirondack chairs at Gilbert Park. Gilbert Park is a great place to …
On Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., shoppers can find and purchase various items such as toys, holiday decorations, clothes, shoes, books, and more at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Islip, …
Attention all seafood lovers: Get ready for the fifth annual Seafest. On Sept. 9, head down to the Bay Shore Marina from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chow down on the fresh local seafood and enjoy the live …
Congratulations to this year’s Brightwaters beach volleyball champions, Full Service, and team captain, Sal Puccio. “It was a great night with perfect weather. We’d like to thank …
From hanging out at Levittown’s Village Green to cruising Manhasset’s luxe Miracle Mile shopping district, references to Long Island are sprinkled throughout Billy Joel’s lyrics. …
On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will present “Islip’s Bay Heritage.” A moderator will be coordinating a panel of lifelong Islipians who have …
Two local South Shore phenoms, Greg Weissert and Logan O’Hoppe, are back playing at the Major League level. Yankees pitcher Greg Weissert, from Bay Shore, and Los Angeles Angels catcher …
