“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Swimmers and kayakers alike were raring to go on July 31st for the annual Cross Bay Swim. With the sun shining and perfect conditions for the race, the Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim was a …

By Mackenzie Lederer When track-and-field runner and Bay Shore High School alumna, Maggie McCormick, suffered an unexpected injury her freshman year, she never thought she would have the success …

In recognition of World Drowning Prevention Day, South Shore University Hospital invited the community for an educational event to promote swimming safety and drowning prevention. A …

Bay Shore hosted Under the Big Tent Festival last Saturday, July 25. Free performances, food and carnival games made the day suited for all ages to have fun. The day was stacked with local …

Earlier this month on June 15, Islip Town councilman Jorge Guadrón issued a press release addressing the town’s renewal of their ICE contract. The contract in question allowed the continued use of …

There is an upcoming public hearing on Aug. 11 for a data center moratorium held by the Islip Town Board. The board voted 4-1 in favor of the hearing on July 14, giving permission to the town clerk …

Suffolk County lawmakers last week unanimously voted to subject kratom products to greater regulations, but did not ban the substance outright like Nassau County did earlier this year. The …

A symphony will be making its way to the Islip area very soon. The West Islip Symphony Orchestra will be holding their Summer Concert Series starting in August, inviting the community to listen to …