The Fourth of July was not only a celebration of America, but a way for local Islip families to come together for a night of fun, barbecues, and fireworks.   We asked our readers to submit …

Bay Shore will be celebrating its “Under The Big Tent” festival later this month on July 25. The event will take place on the grounds of the First Baptist Church on 176 Second Avenue from noon to …

Nonprofit Rainbows for Makenna had their fourth annual fundraiser, “Rainbrews for Makenna,” at the Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore on June 27. Locals gathered in support of the nonprofit’s …

The carnival was back in town once again! The South Shore Mall Carnival by Dreamland Amusements returned to Bay Shore until June 7, and was located next to the Dick’s Sporting Goods. Kids were able …

Islip residents filled the streets at the 26th annual Islip Street Fair last Sunday, May 31. Local businesses and organizations set up shop along Main Street for attendees to enjoy. The Islip …

St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church has rebranded their annual fundraiser festival this year with the launch of OPA FEST, an expanded three-day celebration of Greek culture, food, music, and …

The community came together last Thursday, May 14, in support of Bethany Hospitality Kitchen at their Spring Fundraiser. For $80 a person, attendees were able to enjoy live music, raffles, a comedy …

The Bayport Aerodrome Society hosted one of its largest Vintage Wings and Wheels Car Show and Pancake Breakfasts, bringing together hundreds of classic cars with numerous vintage airplanes. …

Sagtikos Manor recently celebrated Brightwaters-Bay Shore Day on May 3, recognizing both Islip Township’s history as well as the 250th birthday of America. The event was brought to life by The …

By Joseph Caligiuri Milano Crepe and Waffle opened its doors earlier this month in Islip at 488 E. Main Street. The shop marks owner Ahmed Ad’s fourth in the Milano chain, with Milano Bean …

The Easter Bunny left its eggs in Wohseepee Park at the annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 4. Sponsored by the Bay Shore Lions Club and the Village of Brightwaters, little hunters came out in droves to …

LIAM-Foundation’s 10th annual Autism Awareness Crawl took place in Bay Shore last Saturday, April 4 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Throughout the day, the crawl visited participating bars such as Verde …

Great South Bay Music Festival, Long Islands Music Fest, recently announced that they are back and bigger than ever for the 2026 season. The four-day music and arts festival will …

Kismet Coffee held its annual Puppy Day on March 23 in support of nonprofit organization Canine Companions, a service dog group dedicated to giving disabled adults, kids, and veterans greater …

The Bay Shore St. Patrick’s Parade marched through Main Street on Saturday, March 14, bringing with it shamrocks as far as the eye could see. Setting off at 2 p.m., the parade began at Saxon Avenue …

The Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) hosted a webinar last Thursday, March 5, to discuss the impacts of toxic PFAS chemicals in New York, where scholars discussed their findings regarding …

The Brightwaters and Bay Shore communities gathered for a fundraising dinner at Captain Bill’s Restaurant on March 7 to celebrate grand marshal of the 2026 St Patrick’s Day Parade, Denise Gibson. …

East Islip held its 61st annual John P. Reilly Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 1. Islip locals gathered to watch the parade along Main Street. The grand marshal for the parade was Islip local …

Redefine Meals will soon be expanding into the former Entenmann’s Factory located in North Bay Shore. Redefine Meals is a Long Island-based meal-prep company focused on fresh, nutritional …

The Islip Arts Council’s Speakeasy Soirée last Friday, Feb. 27, brought the Islip community together for a night of art, music, and the “forbidden.” Guests were encouraged to dress to …