People from across the country ventured to Brightwaters to watch 114 swimmers travel from Fire Island to the mainland shore, all for a good cause. Starting at 7 a.m. sharp, the 2025 Cross Bay …
The Brightwaters Historical Society celebrated the anniversary of the village’s groundbreaking on July 8. Joined by the Brightwaters Arts Council, Garden Club and Lakes Beautification …
Anthony Grilli was only 5 years old when his parents, George and Collette, received his diagnosis: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe type of progressive muscular dystrophy. “Your …
Upon being named president of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore at the end of 2024, Eddie Fraser knew he wanted to prioritize community engagement through events that are fun for the whole …
East Islip High School held its 98th commencement ceremony on June 26. As the high school’s band and director Chris Neske performed “Pomp and Circumstance,” seniors made the long …
The Brightwaters Historical Society recently hosted a 19th-Century Baseball Day. The event was a lot of fun, with baseball played by the Atlantic Baseball Club and Diamond State Baseball …
It’s a wrap for the 2025 senior class of Bay Shore High School. The school held its graduation ceremony on June 27 at 6 p.m. in its outdoor field. Families, friends and loved ones gathered to …
Con(graduations) to Central Islip’s High School Class of 2025, who celebrated their graduation ceremony on June 27 at 6 p.m. Families and friends gathered at the Suffolk County Community …
This past Friday evening, June 27, West Islip High School was one of many Long Island academic institutions celebrating commencement. Excited families and friends of the graduates were in attendance …
Islip High School proudly held its 100th commencement ceremony on June 27 at the school’s football field, during which 223 students were celebrated for their achievements. With valedictorian …
The Bay Shore Historical Society held its monthly meeting on June 18, a day in advance, in recognition of Juneteenth. This month’s guest speaker was Reynard Burns, who presented …
The Arts Festival by the Bay returned to downtown Bay Shore this past Sunday. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the street buzzed with energy as locals, artists, vendors, musicians, and even a few friendly …
Since 1985, the Bay Shore Historical Society has been a staple of the Bay Shore community. Their dedicated members can often be seen participating in community-wide events, enthusiastically educating …
Crowds of friends, family, and arts supporters packed the pews of the Congregational Church of Patchogue to listen to tunes from the screen and stage during the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts …
Just in time for Summer, The Island Symphony Orchestra will present its Summer Serenade concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Monsignor Purick Hall at St. Patrick’s Church in Bay Shore. The …
The Great South Bay Music Festival will be returning this summer from Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27, at Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village. This is the biggest four-day music …
The Bay Shore and Brightwaters communities showed their patriotism at the annual Memorial Day Parade held on May 26. The federal holiday recognizes those who have fought for our country and are no …
Over 90 community members from across the South Shore gathered at the beautiful grounds of Chabad of Islip on Thursday, May 15, to celebrate Jewish unity and pride at the Lag B’Omer BBQ and …
The Teeny Awards Gala, presented by the Islip Arts Council, is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of high school theater students within the Town of Islip. The gala, modeled after …
The Easter bunny made its way to the Village of Brightwaters on April 19, just in time for the annual egg hunt and just one day before Easter. With the temperature reaching summer-like weather, it …
