For more than 30 years, it was hard to turn on the radio and not hear a Burt Bacharach song. Working first with lyricist Hal David and later Carole Bayer Sager, who became Bacharach’s …
When seven disadvantaged areas, including Brownsville, Bed-Stuy and East New York, were tapped for locations by the New York City Department of Probation offering free photography classes to young …
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 …
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. …
Lasting Impressions Photography Studio opened at 1100 Prospect Avenue in West Islip recently. “We are so fortunate here in our wonderful town to have a variety of small businesses to …
An ebullient, soaring performance powerhouse of talent emerged Friday night at The Gateway’s Long Island premiere of “Jersey Boys,” with its four stars, cast, and orchestra blowing …
If asked to describe 16-year-old East Islip high-schooler Ella Tantillo, many students and coaches would first and foremost mention her impressive feats as a student-athlete. Ella is a two-time …
Occupying the stratum of New York mythology that covers “Goodfellas” and the majority of Martin Scorsese’s career, “A Bronx Tale” is a story whose characters feel at …
The Music on Main concert series is bringing free musical performances to the East Islip community. The concert series, presented by the East Islip Community Chamber of Commerce, is hosted on the …
As a teenaged film aficionado, I bought a copy of an indie film called “Following” from the $5 bin at my local public library sometime around 2001. The first feature-length project …
This past weekend, people from all over Long Island came together to embrace a shared love that unites us all: music. From July 20 to 23, The Great South Bay Music Festival rocked Shorefront Park in …
The Greater Patchogue Foundation will hold their Circus on Main Street Family Fun Night on Friday, Aug. 4. There will be a rain date of Friday, Aug. 18. Street closures will be on East Main Street …
If you’ve experienced the passion of a summer romance, you know the intensity of the emotions. Falling in love in a perfectly dreamy vacation setting, then at summer’s end having to leave …
“Downtown Sayville has so much character to it. There is a certain charm to it as you walk Main Street. The buildings have that old vintage feel to it—brick buildings with brick stairs …
The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, executive producers and managing partners; Evan Pappas, artistic director), Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue, presented …
This summer, take advantage of the wide variety of exciting programs at your local library! From wholesome family movie nights to line-dancing instruction classes, libraries in the greater Islip area …
Whether you prefer a relaxing day at a beach or a lively night at a ballgame, Long Island summers are about living your life to the fullest. The Islip Bulletin has compiled a summer rundown of events …
The Argyle Theatre will host a New York Icon and New York Knicks legend, Walt “Clyde” Frazier, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the New York Knicks’ 1973 championship. The …
On Tuesday, June 27, Main Street was blocked off and buzzing with live music, street vendors, and fun activities for all ages. Numerous musical performances were held throughout the night at multiple …
