One seat is up for election on the Bay Shore Board of Education in 2025. The three-year term is being contested by incumbent Andrew A. Arcuri and Bay Shore alumna Sara Haugland. The election and …

The Teeny Awards Gala, presented by the Islip Arts Council, is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of high school theater students within the Town of Islip. The gala, modeled after …

After a jury awarded $25 million against the Bay Shore School District for maintaining Thomas Bernagozzi’s employment, despite allegations of sexual abuse, a Suffolk County judge tossed the …

To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Bay Shore Historical Society hosted the Bay Shore High School Women’s Empowerment Club. This was the club’s first speaking engagement to a …

The Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs held its annual Sharpshooter Basketball competition recently, a tradition that brings together children in fourth and fifth …

A Bay Shore Senior High School student will spend six months collaborating with some of the most talented civics students in America—and will spend a week learning in Washington, …

Days after addressing her priorities for the state in her State of the State Address, Gov. Kathy Hochul released the 2025-2026 Executive Budget, which recommends a 4.75 percent increase in school …

The Jillian A. Metcalf Foundation held its third annual J.A.M Sesh Fundraiser on Nov. 9 at the Boulton Center on Bay Shore’s Main Street. Doors opened at 6:30 p.m. and the concert began at 7 …

The Bay Shore School District authorized the issuance of $20.25 million to five former students who claim the school district did not do enough to prevent former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi from …

Several of our school districts are investing and implementing safety measures; keeping up to date with the latest available technologies. However, since the start of the new school year, the …

With September rapidly approaching, the first day of school will be here before we know it. As students look forward to seeing what this upcoming school year has in store, local superintendents …

On Aug. 24 at Iglesia La Luz Del Mund o in North Bay Shore, the District 1 Youth Advisory Board hosted its largest Youth Day Celebration to date, donating over 1,300 backpacks filled with school …

A bill to enhance school security guard training, sponsored by Sen. Monica Martinez, recently passed the New York State Senate, will be presented to the Assembly this winter and then, possibly …

Around 520 seniors graduated from Bay Shore High School at its annual commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 on Wednesday, June 26. As parents, friends, and other loved ones excitedly …

The graduating Class of 2024 of Bay Shore High School and Islip High School celebrated both of their proms in spectacular fashion on June 25. While Bay Shore students strutted down the red carpet …

Named in memory of the legendary educator, official, and coach Gaetano “Butch” Dellecave, the Dellecave Awards are the product of a highly successful 24-year partnership between local …

Suffolk County district attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on June 19 that Thomas Bernagozzi, 75, of Babylon, was indicted for multiple counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child, for …

J oining Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and members of the town board at the June town board meeting were the outstanding players and coaches of the East Islip boys varsity lacrosse team. The …

In 2008, the Islip Arts Council wanted to encourage students to continue their education and pursue careers in performing arts and theater. Thus, The Teenys Gala was born: Islip Arts Council’s …

First-grader ukulele stars of the Brook Avenue Elementary School Ukulele Club wowed the crowd during a performance on Wednesday, May 29. The club members meet once a week after school under the …