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 …
On Nov. 12, the Suffolk County Legislature passed the proposed 2025 budget from the county executive’s office. Legislator and deputy presiding officer Steven J. Flotteron (11th District) …
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 …
Holiday Drive-Through Light Show Free Admission The Town of Islip Holiday Light Show returns Mondays and Thursdays in December, beginning Dec. 7 at Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish Lane East Islip. …
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 …
The MTA board approved its $68.4 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan on Sept. 25, which will provide the LIRR around $6 billion to purchase new trains, upgrade stations, and replace tracks, but the …
A recent comprehensive GIS analysis commissioned by the Long Island Regional Planning Council reveals that over 43,000 businesses along the South Shore of Long Island are at risk of severe flooding. …
Competition honors local patrons-of-the-arts Violinists Angela Chan, Isabelle Durrenberger, and Emily Richardson, and cellist Julia Lee will compete in the finals of the sixth annual …
The Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce held its third meeting of the year at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library. Chamber of Commerce president Donna Perricone announced …
It’s that time of year again! The Village of Brightwaters is holding their annual Witches Paddle on Oct. 26 at Gilbert Park in Brightwaters. Witches and warlocks should gather around at …
FREE MOVIE If you’re looking for a free movie to watch with family or friends, head to Brookwood Hall in East Islip on Oct. 18 for a free screening of Pixar’s “Coco.” The …
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! …