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 …

For some, the season of giving is year-round. The ALL BOOBS MATTER fundraising initiative, spearhead by chef Mike Landesberg of East Islip’s Jackson Hall American Bar and Grille, is a prime …

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 …

From art shows to cosplay contests, the Islip Arts Council has been an integral part of the community. For 50 years, it has been dedicated to leadership, advocacy, and excellence in the arts. This …

In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11 earlier this week, the West Islip History Center, along with the American Legion Post and Town of Islip 1738, recognized two veterans at a ceremony on Nov. 10. …

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 Suffolk County Republican party victory celebration was held at Stereo Garden in Patchogue. The GOP had a number of big wins in local elections with many races won against non-campaigning …

  Runners, walkers, and joggers of all ages gathered this past Sunday to participate in the fourth annual AutisMile hosted by the EJ Autism Foundation. All participants started the race on …

East Islip enjoyed a splendid homecoming on Sept. 28, ignoring the occasional rain shower to show their outstanding pride and community spirit. After a short but sweet parade down Main Street ending …

Several of our school districts are investing and implementing safety measures; keeping up to date with the latest available technologies. However, since the start of the new school year, the …

The damp weather didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits this weekend during the second annual Healing Strides Recovery Walk and the last event for the Islip Goes Purple initiative that lasts …

The cloudy weather didn’t stop locals from heading to West Main Street in East Islip. The East Islip Chamber of Commerce held a street fair on Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The …

On Sept. 17, Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and the members of the town board celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and the members of the community whose presence in the town has made Islip a …

On Saturday, Sept. 21, the lawn of the American Legion in East Islip was transported back in time to the 1950s. Vintage cars were parked on the Main Street lawn as ladies danced the twist, soda jerks …

Once considered Suffolk’s biggest rivalry, East Islip and West Islip football faced off again for the first time in nine years during the season-opener game. The two teams competed for the …

Islip residents for $500. This Islip resident fulfilled his lifelong dream of competing on the hit television quiz-show “Jeopardy!” and had an impressive three-day stint on the show …

Car enthusiasts gathered at Amvets Post 18 on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the annual Kiwanis Rocks car show and pancake breakfast. Car enthusiasts enjoyed a beautiful sunny …

The parking lot of Pickleball Express in Islip, located at 181 Freeman Avenue, was taken over by the Suffolk County Police Department’s Back-to-School Supply Giveaway on the morning of …