The Town of Islip hosted its third annual Holiday Market on Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., drawing families, friends and even four-legged companions for an afternoon of festive shopping, activities, …
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Islip held its annual Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 6. The annual event took place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with many stopping by to say hello to Santa. Members of the …
The Islip Arts Council held its annual Holiday Market on Dec. 6 in front of the Islip Arts Council gallery in the South Shore Mall. From noon to 7 p.m., small business owners and vendors set up their …
For his final Eagle Scout Service Project, Kadyn Neale meticulously planned and constructed a historical sign at Deer Lake on the border of West Islip and North Babylon, which he dedicated to his …
The writer While working as a registered nurse four decades ago, Liz Finnegan never would have expected to become the editor of the Islip Bulletin and Suffolk County News. Yet, she always …
“Bet your bottom dollar” you won’t want to miss Argyle Theatre’s current production of “Annie,” produced by father-son team Mark and Dylan Perlman, who …
The hobby horse, sporting real horsehair tufted on its head and a leather saddle, was a charming throwback to the past, as was the elephant, on wheels so it could be pulled around. “Its …
The West Islip Symphony Orchestra started off its 2025-2026 season on Nov. 7 with an autumnal concert, “Flutes and Frights,” conducted by Paul Little. The concert took place at Udall Road …
I cannot believe we are at the end of October! In celebration of spooky season, please enjoy this roundup of some of my favorite stories that are perfect for curling up with a nice cup of hot apple …
Join the West Islip Symphony Orchestra on Nov. 7 for its “Flutes and Frights” performance. The concert will take place at Udall Road Middle School in West Islip starting at 8 p.m. Even …
Getting ready for the holiday season, Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, executive producers and managing …
And just like that summer ended, autumn leaves peaked in vibrant fall colors and the Annual Connetquot River Halloween Boat Parade accompanied by a Grucci Fireworks display was upon us kicking off …
This Halloween season, treat your children to a graciously ghoulish original theatrical production at the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip, “Boo! A Musical Adventure.” From the Our …
This week at Connetquot State Park and Preserve, members of the Friends of Connetquot are hosting the first-ever Birdability Week, which aims to bring a welcoming and inclusive environment to …
The natural world was the inspiration for the art group Women Sharing Art’s latest show “Arboretum Inspirations,” which was on display at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in East Islip. …
With Halloween just around the corner, the Town of Islip has plenty of tricks and treats up its sleeves. From fun library events to spooky haunted houses, the countdown to Halloween is on with plenty …
It is finally October, and although the weather this past week made it feel like summer, it is still a spooky season. This year, Halloween falls on a Friday, making trick-or-treating easier for …
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, …
The Pink by the Bay celebration in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month was held at the Bay Shore bandshell on Oct. 5. The event was a collaboration between Northwell South Shore University …
