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 …

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 …

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 …

The widely popular T.O.A. Asian Fusion has taken over the former location of Ushin House in East Islip. T.O.A., which stands for “taste of Asia,” offers a blend of flavors from …

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 …

Save the Great South Bay held its annual Oyster Shindig on May 2 at Coastal Kitchen on Main Street in Bay Shore. Those in attendance got to support a local nonprofit while enjoying fresh local …

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 …

It’s that time of year again for Bay Shore. The Bay Shore Restaurant Committee announced the approved dates for this year’s Alive by the Bay. The summer series is a yearly event that …

Every year, little Easter Bunnies and spring chicks make their way to Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters to participate in a timeless tradition: the annual Easter egg hunt! Eager little ones will be able …

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 …

A new campaign launched by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell Cooperative Extension, Suffolk County, will highlight restaurants and fish stores that offer …

Those who stopped by Kismet Coffee on March 21 enjoyed a free cup of hot, iced or cold brew coffee at no cost. The coffee shop, located on Main Street in Bay Shore, participated in its second year of …

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 …

The Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce announced on March 1 its relaunch of the Bay Shore Restaurant Committee. Its goal is to strengthen and help promote the dining industry in Bay Shore by working …

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 …

When we think of Long Island cuisine, a bacon egg and cheese and Italian food comes to mind, not barbecue. By opening Dang BBQ in July of 2017, owner Anthony Mastrantonio was on a mission to change …

Chef Jojo’s Cookshop in Bay Shore is a local food shop stocked daily with fresh, chef-made, prepared foods paired with an upscale curated market. This little shop aims to exceed …

Tom Krupa and his wife Michelle opened Shelby’s Kitchen in Bellport Village in 2021 after the closure of the former Village Bistro, located at 124 S. Country Road. It a family-owned …