Local state senators Alexis Weik (R-8th District) and Dean Murray (R-3rd District), along with 13 other senators, submitted a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging her to rescind the electric bus …

Out with the old and in with the new; let’s all say goodbye to 2023. Now is a better time than ever to review the last 12 months. Here is to good health and prosperity in 2024! …

Starting late Friday Oct. 13 and Oct. 20 Rider and Bay avenues in Patchogue will be completely closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic from late Friday evening until 8 p.m. Sunday evening for both …

As 2023 slowly comes to a close, Cordello Elementary students are looking forward to ringing in the New Year. Laura Indelicato’s art class created a Welcome 2024 banner that is on display to …

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 …

Students in Islip High School art classes recently visited Stony Brook University to explore the different ways of experiencing art at the collegiate level. Fine arts director Michael Hershkowitz and …

On June 4, the 15th annual The Teeny’s Gala: Career Path to Success was held at East Islip High School with the red carpet being rolled out at 5:30 p.m. and the gala beginning at 7 …

On Thursday, Nov. 9, the Town of Islip board unanimously approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. A public portion was held before the vote, but no community members had elected 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, …

The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters is once again right around the corner. Hop on down to the scenic park for the free egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, at 3 p.m. With the …

A winter storm warning is in effect for the South Shore from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, as heavy snow is expected to accumulate. The Town of Islip is projected to receive 5 to 10 …

Bay Shore Bay Shore High School’s homecoming will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7. The homecoming parade begins at 11:30 a.m. It will start at 5th Avenue School and end at Fan Fest at Bay …

When Hathaway Scully bequeathed her beautiful 1917 Normandy-style mansion and 70 acres of grounds for preservation as a wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve in the early 1980s, she probably never …

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 …

Learning vocational skills has never been so delicious! In March of 2022, Islip High School teacher Melissa Horn implemented a unique learning program for her Functional Academic’s class; …

The weather forecast predicted more than 5” of snow across on the South Shore.   Pictured are Andrew and Logan Multari of Islip Terrace, both age 9.

Three generations of women passionate about art and literacy have come together to create the next big thing in the Islip community: the Crafty Crew. Started by high school English teacher and Islip …

Bayway Arts Center, a performing arts venue located in East Islip, hosts just about any genre of performance you can imagine. From concerts and theater productions, to dance recitals and corporate …

Students paraded up and down a fashion runway Saturday with an array of dresses and casual attire at Islip High School’s annual fashion show. Parent, Teacher, and Student Association …

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 …