“Not permitted, totally not allowed, banned. And just in case anyone doesn’t get the idea, we, too, are passionate and we, too, care about the residents of this town. And that’s precisely why …

With autumn just about arrived, the Twilight Market has officially returned to Bay Shore at the Bay Shore Bandshell. The opening night took place on Friday, Sept. 18 from 3 to 9 p.m., with the Bay …

As Peter Kletchka sang in honor of the victims, Islip Town once again remembered what happened just 25 years ago. The Town of Islip held the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park starting at 5 p.m. in …

Animal shelter hosts fashion show BY Joseph Caligiuri Dogs dressed to the nines hit the runway this past Sunday, Sept. 13, for Tula Kitchen’s Doggy Fashion Show. Held with the Town of …

The Exchange Ambulance of the Islips 5K is holding a virtual 5K from Sept 14 to Sept. 21. Runners are invited to then come together on Oct. 3 at 100 Carleton Avenue at 4 p.m. for a ceremony for the …

The arrival of September means back to school for Islip students. Between the rush of back-to-school shopping and making the bus, the back-to-school season could go by fast for many families. …

“We can make a positive impact on substance-use disorder, help save lives, and celebrate those who need to recover,” Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter shared at the commencement of Islip Goes …

Bay Shore Historical Society welcomed special guest speaker Marsha Collock last Thursday, Aug. 20, to get a glimpse into a Gilded Age murder. Dating back to 1906, Collock aimed to put a wider lens on …

Customers came from all over to get a good look at these locally made products for sale at the Bay Shore Bandshell. Bay Shore’s Farmers’ Market was full of local vendors at the bandshell on Aug. …

Our calendar is now available for readers to submit their own events to be printed in the section weekly. To submit visit: liadvanceeventlink.creativecirclemedia.com . The link will allow you to …

How does a relatively unassuming local Long Island neighborhood restaurant become a worldwide “foodie” destination?  It all started with the charismatic Chef Mike, Michael Landesberg, …

The Islip Town Board recently passed town code chapter 68-761, an 18-month moratorium for the development of data centers, on Aug. 11. This decision follows a wave of backlash to these centers and …

The Town of Islip’s Youth Bureau is ru nning their School Supply Drive to help local kids succeed in the upcoming school year. Town supervisor Angie Carpenter encouraged Islip residents at the …

Preparing for back to school can be made easier and less stressful. School-age children generally need nine to 12 hours of sleep per 24 hours, while teenagers need eight to 10 hours. NYU Langone …

Clam shuckers were put to the test at the Bay Shore Marina, competing for the trophy for Best Shucker. The West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition held the contest on Aug. 11, fundraising to support the …

National Grid joined Town of Islip supervisor Angie Carpenter to mark National 811 Day and remind residents to call 811 before starting any digging project. Calling 811 is free, it’s the law, …

Bring your poles and buckets to Gilbert Park for the annual Brightwaters Snapper Tournament! The tournament will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. There are plenty of fish …

Jovia Financial Credit Union, ranked among the nation’s top 100 credit unions and a leading financial institution on Long Island, announced it has awarded $120,000 in scholarships to students …

The Bay Shore community gathered together for lunch at the Bay Shore Bandshell last Tuesday, Aug. 11. As the fifth weekly night for the Brown Bag Concert Series, the Karpenteers played some tunes for …

A Shakespearean tale was afoot at the South Shore Mall last Thursday, Aug. 6. The Islip Arts Council held their first performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on the mall’s lawn. …