Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County officials recently congratulated 20 local students who completed the Suffolk County Fire Academy’s Junior Firefighter Program. The …
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, BFJ Planning held a community meeting on behalf of the Town of Islip at Town Hall West on the “TOI 360” comprehensive plan, which would set the tone and parameters …
Long Islanders will have a rare opportunity to hear one of classical music’s rising stars when the winner of the 2023 Lillian and Maurice Barbash J.S. Bach Competition, 25 year-old Emmanual …
The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale will be hosting a free book signing event on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. with acclaimed award-winning Suffolk County News journalist Sam Desmond. …
With the new year underway, now is the time for a fresh start to make positive changes or break bad habits. As 2024 ends and 2025 begins, consider reflecting on your past year in the name of …
The Chabad of Islip Township gathered with residents at the Brightwaters Canal on Dec. 29 at 4 p.m. to celebrate the fifth night of Hanukkah. The fifth candle on the menorah was lit shortly after …
A who’s-who of the Bay Shore community attended the 20th annual Bay Shore – Brightwaters Distinguished Citizen Award dinner Friday, Dec. 20, at Captain Bill’s restaurant in Bay …
The Bay Shore Historical Society held its annual holiday potluck on Dec. 19. Starting at 5:30 p.m., members of the society and residents gathered at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library. …
The East Islip High School chamber orchestra shared their holiday spirit with the public with a free winter concert at the Islip Arts Council in Bay Shore. The event took place on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. …
A crowd gathered at the Islip Arts Council at the South Shore Mall on Dec. 14 as the West Islip Symphony Orchestra put on a holiday concert just 10 days before the start of the holiday season. …
The Bolton Center for the Performing Arts, on Main Street in Bay Shore, calls itself Long Island’s most intimate live entertainment venue. One visit and you will have to agree. You can see well …
The holiday spirit was everywhere last Saturday evening as The Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce, The Bay Shore Restaurant Committee and Bay Shore Beautification, celebrated 25 years of “Light the …
Before coming down our chimneys in the early hours of Dec. 25, Santa will be making his annual pit stop at Amvets Post 18 in East Islip on Dec. 21 for a delicious brunch. The Brunch with Santa …
With the holidays right around the corner, the South Shore Mall was full of eager shoppers in search of gifts for their loved ones or taking advantage of end-of-year sales. This past Sunday, the …
A heartfelt Christmas tradition, Santa Claus will be teaming up with local fire departments to ride through our neighborhoods in style—on the top of a firetruck— and say hello to all …
Local fire districts held their annual elections for the five-year term of commissioner at their fire headquarters on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The results are as follows: East Islip Among those running …
The American Legion Rusy Bohm Post 411 and Paws of War recognized veteran David Clarence Palmer just three days after his birthday on Nov. 30 with a ceremony held at 2 p.m. Palmer celebrated his 99th …
In 2010, Suffolk County’s red-light camera program was authorized under New York State legislation, which allowed counties to install automated traffic enforcement systems. Through the …
The Bay Shore Historical Society held its annual Snowflake Sale on Nov. 30. The sale was held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and featured a visit from Saint Nicholas by the Christmas tree. As part of …
The Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce held their fifth and final meeting of the year on Nov. 26, just two days before Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season. The meeting was held in the Bay …