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 …

When one thinks of activities on a cold winter morning, running into the Great South Bay is not often at the top of the list. However, this past Saturday morning, when temperatures were hovering …

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her annual State of the State Address on Jan. 14, with tax cuts, child care expansion, affordability, and safety among her top priorities heading into the new legislative …

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. …

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 …

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 breakout number, “Let Yourself Go,” at the start of Gateway’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical,” with the cast and ensemble, is a gorgeous, rousing …

With the holidays around the corner, it is a good idea to get a head start on your holiday gift shopping. Instead of making purchases at large corporate businesses, consider visiting your small …

Each year, after Thanksgiving, everyone gets into the holiday spirit. This year, the Town of Islip has some festive events going on next month to help you get into a holiday groove. To start off …

Former congressman Lee Zeldin is President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the EPA, a surprising choice to some local environmentalists who hope the Suffolk County native will prioritize the …

The Town of Islip held another budget meeting on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Town Hall in Islip. The meeting was a follow-up from the Nov. 7 meeting, where the discussion of the capital budget was …

Islip Democrats failed to capture seats in state and federal races on Nov. 6 as the county’s Democrats spent the evening watching election returns at the IBEW Local 1049 in Holtsville. Cautious …

The sixth annual Witches Paddle was held on Oct. 26 at 8 a.m. at Gilbert Park in Brightwaters. Residents dressed up as witches and warlocks and paddled their way through the concourse, despite a …

It was another successful year for the Village of Brightwaters’ annual Ragamuffin Halloween Parade held on Oct. 27. Starting at 5 p.m., residents made their way to the Four Corners for a 5:30 …

On Sunday, Sept. 8, Brightwaters residents got their hands dirty by participating in Lakes Cleanup Day, organized by the recently assembled lakes committee. The iconic lakes of Brightwaters have …

On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 8, Brightwaters residents gathered at the head of the canal at Ackerson Plaza to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11. The interactive flag …

Former mayor of Brightwaters Joseph McNulty participated in his first ice cream social when he was a young boy living in Pennsylvania. His church hosted an annual ice cream social in which the …

On Thursday, Aug. 22 at Gilbert Park in Brightwaters, a group of over 200 reeled in precious memories with friends and family as they participated in the annual Brightwaters Snapper Tournament! …

Suffolk County Legis. Trish Bergin (R-10th District) and Legis. Robert Trotta (R-13th District) have introduced and sponsored legislation to provide further restrictions on administrative expenses of …