West Islip coaches Jake Rossi and Greg Ziems of West Islip High School in West Islip have been named this week’s New York Jets High School Girls Flag Coaches of the Week presented by Visa. …
The West Islip Union Free School District will be having its Board of Education elections and budget vote on May 20. Voting will take place at the West Islip High School from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. …
Two seats on the Islip Board of Education are opening, with three candidates vying for the spots. Incumbent board member Matthew Clareen is running unopposed for his seat. Candidates Kristin Presti …
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 …
Students from East Islip High School’s Technology Education and Career Exploration classes embarked on a field trip to Long Island MacArthur Airport on April 4. The engaging experience was made …
This past Saturday, people brought their four-legged family members to the Islip Animal Shelter to enjoy the sunshine. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., they were invited to participate in the egg hunt, enjoy …
Coming off a 17-win campaign and a fourth-round appearance in the Suffolk Class AA baseball playoffs, East Islip has high expectations this spring with the return of its entire starting rotation. …
Amid the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when uncertainty prevailed throughout Long Island schools, Dr. Sharon Dungee took the reins of the Central Islip School District in stride when …
Art and wellness came together this past weekend at The Islip Arts Council gallery, located at the South Shore Mall in Bay Shore. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., people of all ages were invited to learn …
Islip High School put together a Choose to Include Day for a second year on April 3. From 9 a.m. to noon, students went around, station to station, to learn about and “experience” …
The St. Mary’s Catholic Youth Organization of East Islip celebrated their win on March 22. The boys team won the seventh-grade boys Class B Long Island Championship for basketball. They …
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 …
Students at Cordello Elementary School in Central Islip received a surprise guest on March 17. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, former member of the well-known hip-hop band Run-D.M.C., read his …
This past Saturday, March 8, the residents of the Bay Shore and Brightwaters communities braved the 15-mile-per-hour winds to celebrate the 22nd annual Bay Shore Brightwater’s St. …
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 …
Days after addressing her priorities for the state in her State of the State Address, Gov. Kathy Hochul released the 2025-2026 Executive Budget, which recommends a 4.75 percent increase in school …
After watching the Notre Dame Fighting Irish lose against the Buckeyes, the Irish-American community could use a pick-me-up. Why not look forward to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? The Bay …
