The 2023 Bay-Shore Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day parade took place Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m., stepping off from Saxon Avenue and marching west on Main Street to the foot of St. Patrick …
It’s that verdant time of year when winter’s cold gives way to spring’s blossom. This time is also synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day, which is celebrated annually on March 17. …
The Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees meeting was held on Monday, Feb. 6 at Village Hall, located at 40 Seneca Drive, in Brightwaters. Board of Trustees meetings are always held on the first …
On Sunday, Jan. 29, the newly formed Brightwaters Art Council held their first member art show at Wohseepee Cabin. The event featured artwork from various artists of all ages in the community. For …
Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again. The grand marshals have been announced for local St. Patrick’s Day parades. The Bay Shore-Brightwaters parade will take place on March …
On Saturday, Jan. 21, Operation VEST hosted their second annual 22° Run and Plunge at Walker Beach in Brightwaters. The event featured a 2.2-mile run/walk and a polar plunge into the Great South …
The first Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees meeting for 2023 was held on Tuesday, Jan. 3. The board heard Marco Homes’ application for the old Chase Bank and received community input …
Liz Mayott, president of the Islip Chamber of Commerce Mayott said the Islip Chamber’s goals for 2023 were to “strengthen unity in our community by encouraging residents and business …
Despite the cold, the annual Brightwaters tradition of singing carols on Christmas Eve in front of Brightwaters Deli continued this year. Community members joined John Dunn and his band of merry …
The Brightwaters Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 5. The board voted to appoint Sal Puccio as associate village justice. Mayor John J. Valdini said that Village Justice …
Light the Night has become a treasured tradition for many communities as a way to celebrate togetherness and unity. The event has residents place luminaries outside their homes. When the whole …
E Each year, The Islip Bulletin recognizes the volunteer work of outstanding local residents and organizations. These are the folks who work diligently and passionately on community and …
It was a chilly, brisk day on Saturday, Nov. 19, but that didn’t prevent close to 100 people from coming out to enjoy the first annual Walker Beach Oyster Festival in Brightwaters. The …
On Saturday, Nov. 26, the Village of Brightwaters held their annual Christmas tree lighting at the top of the canal. Brightwaters mayor John Valdini said that the event drew a record crowd and that …
Over the next few weeks, there will be a myriad of holiday events and activities to attend in the area. The Islip Bulletin has put together a list of some of the events to check out with the …
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Brightwaters held their monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 7, and discussed upcoming events in the village as well as if Lagoon Drive should be converted to a …
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect upon our blessings. It’s a time to remember what we have and what we’re thankful for. It’s also a time to remember those who are less fortunate. …
On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Village of Brightwaters hosted the fourth annual Witches Paddle down the canal. The spooky event features paddleboarders dressed as witches and warlocks launching from …
On Saturday, Oct. 15, the Village of Brightwaters held their village-wide tag sale. The all-day event featured live music from Tommy Duck and The Rhythm Kings as well as food trucks. Shoppers were …
On Monday, Oct. 3, the Brightwaters board of trustees held their monthly meeting at Village Hall. Guests Marshall Brown and Frank Piccininni spoke at the meeting about the proposal their company, …