Every year, little Easter Bunnies and spring chicks make their way to Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters to participate in a timeless tradition: the annual Easter egg hunt! Eager little ones will be able …

With Easter less than a month away, there are plenty of family-friendly activities planned for April. This year, Easter falls on April 20. If you’re looking to keep the kids busy or …

The Town of Islip recognized six members of the community in honor of Women’s History Month, which is celebrated March 1 to 31. The ceremony was held on March 11 at 2 p.m. at the Town of Islip …

The recent overwhelming support of Yankee Doodle Dandy’s and Dang BBQ in Islip hamlet has shown that when small local businesses are in need, Islip residents show up. To maintain the …

After some confusion over the content and meaning of advertisements, op-eds, letters, and editorials printed in all three of our publications, including  the Long Island Advance, Suffolk County …

This past Saturday, March 8, the residents of the Bay Shore and Brightwaters communities braved the 15-mile-per-hour winds to celebrate the 22nd annual Bay Shore Brightwater’s St. …

ABOUT THE LEGISLATION The Lift Our Communities, Advertise Locally (LOCAL) Act, sponsored by New York State Sen. Monica R. Martinez and assemblymember Jen Lunsford, would establish a new $10 …

Innovative and Alternative Wastewater Treatment Systems are high efficiency replacements for outdated, conventional cesspools which are a major source of nitrogen pollution in Long Island’s …

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 …

This Saturday, Jan, 25, starting at 10 a.m., Operation Vest’s   fourth annual 22° Run & Plunge will occur at Walker Park in Brightwaters. The rain-or-shine event will commence with …

Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center in Central Islip is home to many dogs and cats in need of a forever family. The shelter, located at 200 S. Technology Drive, is open Monday through …

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 …

Operation Vest’s 22° Run & Plunge When: Jan. 25 Where: Walker Beach Time: 10 a.m.: 2.2 Mile Run/Walk            11 a.m.: Polar …

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 …

The Chabad of Islip will hold a “Chanukah on Main Street” menorah lighting ceremony on Dec. 29, the fifth day of Hanukkah. The event will take place at the top of the Brightwaters canal …

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 …