Coming off a 17-win campaign and a fourth-round appearance in the Suffolk Class AA baseball playoffs, East Islip has high expectations this spring with the return of its entire starting rotation. …
The St. Mary’s Catholic Youth Organization of East Islip celebrated their win on March 22. The boys team won the seventh-grade boys Class B Long Island Championship for basketball. They …
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 …
East Islip said “Erin go Bragh!” as they held their 60th annual John P. Reilly St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 2. The event began at 2 p.m. on Main Street and made its way west, …
Get your sweet tooth ready, because Mr. Softee opened its doors to the public this past weekend on March 1. The new shop, located on Carleton Avenue in East Islip, marks the first physical location …
Last year, the John P. Reilly St. Patrick’s Day Parade in East Islip was the first beautiful day of 2024. Temperatures finally rose to the 60s and the event was by far the most attended in the …
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 …
\ The Town of Islip held its first official meeting of the year on Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Islip Town Hall. The board held an organizational meeting on Jan. 6, however this was the first meeting …
One of the most memorable aspects of art, whether it’s painting, sketching, singing, dancing, or anything in between, is its ability to bring people together, and that certainly held true this …
This cold winter, the Islip Arts Council (IAC) warmly welcomes you to enjoy six musical afternoons at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum during the annual winter concert series. Workers once cared for …
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 …
On the third Wednesday of every month, quilters of all ages and experiences gather at the Fitzpatrick Senior Center in East Islip. From 6:30 to 9 p.m., members meet to preserve the hobby of quilting, …
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, BFJ Planning held a community meeting on behalf of the Town of Islip at Town Hall West on the “TOI 360” comprehensive plan, which would set the tone and parameters …
In October, Islip Terrace couple Amanda Osnard and her husband Sebastien Osnard opened My Town’s Café in East Islip. The couple had their first date at Ralph’s Italian Ices, …
The tri-annual Long Island Restaurant Week is returning this month for Long Island foodies to explore local cuisine at a delectable price. The Winter edition will take place from Sunday, Jan. 26 …
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. …
These photos were submitted by local photographer Paul Doran, of Patchogue.
East Islip pride stems not only from the camaraderie shared between neighbors, being proud to share a community with your fellow East Islipians, but also from the beauty of the community itself. …
