Letter carriers seem to be unsung heroes—they provide an essential service, yet often go unnoticed or underappreciated. But not Matt. The Brightwaters community has rallied behind …
Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that injured a police officer in Islip the morning of Sunday, July 16. A Third Precinct police officer …
Civil War veteran, Pvt. Frederick “Frank” Wright Jr., has been reposed in an unmarked grave at Oakwood Cemetery in Bay Shore for the past 134 years. Last weekend, only a week before …
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Islip is known for its numerous outreach programs that continue to help those in the community. Their on-site thrift shop is no exception. The shop is located in …
Thanksgiving is a holiday for families to celebrate the blessings received throughout the past year by expressing gratitude to one another and enjoying a bountiful feast. Yet, families suffering from …
Sometimes, a calling, soft at first, has to build up momentum and just… trumpet. Fr. Edwin Beckham was installed officially this week at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, in Islip, as …
Operation VEST, a local 501(c)3 organization committed to raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health, had an incredible turnout for the …
A Suffolk County Police officer rescued a boy from a house fire in West Islip the morning of Thursday, February 8. Third Precinct officers responded to 1 Dogwood Road at approximately 7:30 a.m. after …
Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and the Islip Town Board recently congratulated Islip resident Lt. Justin Hespeler of the FDNY, for receiving the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor from President …
On Veterans Day, Amvets Post 18 held a ceremony for those who served honorably in the United States military. At the end of the ceremony, Wolf Scouts Troop 205 was taught how to properly fold the …
George Munkenbeck remembers the moment that made him a historian. “As a kid, I hated history,” said Munkenbeck, the Islip Town historian. At the time, Munkenbeck was a teenager …
You get in your car to commute to work, turn your key to start your engine, and you are shocked as a roaring, blaring noise emits from your vehicle. You slowly realize the cause of the deafening …
The Town of Islip celebrated and honored a few of the outstanding women from our community on Tuesday, March 19, at 2 p.m., during their Women’s History Celebration. Among the women honored for …
By Grace Mercurio After an outpouring of overwhelming support from the Brightwaters community, Matt the mailman has been officially reinstated and resumed his letter-carrying route on Monday, …
The greater Bay Shore community stood in solidarity at a candlelight vigil for the alleged sexual abuse victims of retired Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi. The vigil was held on Friday, Feb. 9, …
With such a variety of holiday events and activities to look forward to in the Town of Islip, it is easy to get into the holiday spirit. The Islip Bulletin has put together a list of holiday events …
As we all know on the wheel of life, sometimes we’re up, and sometimes we’re down, and for first-grade teacher and union president of the Islip Teacher’s Association, Robert Le Vien, fate was …
Kevin Charles Doty, of Bayport, recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y. Doty earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. …
Despite the heavy snow, on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Town of Islip held its monthly board meeting and celebrated National Black History Month. A representative for the town called the meeting …
Olive E. Lazio was recognized as the 2023 Suffolk County Women Veterans of Distinction for the 11th Legislative District by Legis. Steven J. Flotteron at a recent Legislative General Meeting, in …
