The clock ticked back to the 1860s at the Islip Grange as reenactors gathered to mark the 18th annual Civil War Weekend. Hosted by Company K of the 67th NY Infantry, First L.I. Volunteers …

Islip came together for the Islip Irish Day Parade last Sunday, Sept 20. Kicking off at 2 p.m., the parade marched from 401 Main Street to 655 Main Street, inviting locals to watch and celebrate …

The West Islip Country Fair will be coming to town on Sept. 27 for some fall celebrations. Fair hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Islip Public Library Grounds, and will mark the 49th …

The Exchange Ambulance of the Islips 5K is holding a virtual 5K from Sept 14 to Sept. 21. Runners are invited to then come together on Oct. 3 at 100 Carleton Avenue at 4 p.m. for a ceremony for the …

The arrival of September means back to school for Islip students. Between the rush of back-to-school shopping and making the bus, the back-to-school season could go by fast for many families. …

Students and their families lined up at the Brentwood Library last Thursday, Sept. 3. Islip councilman Jorge Guadrón held a Backpack Drive on the library’s lawn from 5 to 7 p.m., making sure that …

The Islip Terrace Fire Department hosted their Heather’s Helpers 5K last Saturday, Aug. 22. Kicking off at 9 a.m. sharp, the race started on Beaver Dam Road and finished at the Islip Terrace Fire …

Children ages 8 to 16 have been learning water safety, lifesaving techniques, and how to use rescue equipment in Atlantique, Fire Island, in preparation for the New York State Level 1 Ocean Lifeguard …

The Islip Irish Day Parade will return for its second annual celebration on Sunday, Sept. 20, bringing a day of family fun, live entertainment, community spirit, and Irish pride to Main Street in …

The Town of Islip’s Youth Bureau is ru nning their School Supply Drive to help local kids succeed in the upcoming school year. Town supervisor Angie Carpenter encouraged Islip residents at the …

Preparing for back to school can be made easier and less stressful. School-age children generally need nine to 12 hours of sleep per 24 hours, while teenagers need eight to 10 hours. NYU Langone …

Bring your poles and buckets to Gilbert Park for the annual Brightwaters Snapper Tournament! The tournament will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. There are plenty of fish …

Jovia Financial Credit Union, ranked among the nation’s top 100 credit unions and a leading financial institution on Long Island, announced it has awarded $120,000 in scholarships to students …

One of Sayville’s most cherished traditions returned this past week, bringing delicious food, fun games, entertaining music and more throughout the weekend. The Greater Sayville Chamber of …

To prepare for the big fight, or show, the CM Performing Arts Center partnered with local organizations to run like Rocky Balboa around the Sayville and Oakdale communities for a video promoting the …

By Mackenzie Lederer When track-and-field runner and Bay Shore High School alumna, Maggie McCormick, suffered an unexpected injury her freshman year, she never thought she would have the success …

In recognition of World Drowning Prevention Day, South Shore University Hospital invited the community for an educational event to promote swimming safety and drowning prevention. A …

Suffolk County Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized Corey Faines, of Bay Shore, seen with his mom, Paulette and sisters Haley and Ava, on perfect attendance in school from pre-K to high school …

Suffolk County lawmakers last week unanimously voted to subject kratom products to greater regulations, but did not ban the substance outright like Nassau County did earlier this year. The …

Jack Turner, Sayville native and Sayville High graduate of 2021, was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 10th round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, as the 306th overall pick. The lofty …