When East Islip resident Bea Huste-Petersen learned that her sons Jack and Eric had autism nearly 20 years ago, she did not know what to make of it. At the time, the developmental disorder was not as …

The annual Spring East Islip Craft & Gift Fair is back! Held outdoors on the East Islip District Grounds, exhibitors will be selling handmade and self-designed crafts, along with great gifts and …

It is not often that young artists are recognized for their talented work outside of a school setting. On April 14, the Islip Arts Council held a dual opening reception for high school and middle …

Marcus Stroman grew up in Medford and graduated from Pat-Med High School in 2009. Stroman grew up a Yankees fan and his dream of wearing the pinstripes at the baseball cathedral on East 161st Street …

With over 28,000 children in New York State diagnosed with autism and over 40,000 diagnosed with ADHD, the need for literature that addresses coping skills for students to maximize their learning in …

East Islip and Islip boys on the St. Mary’s CYO basketball team became Long Island champions after defeating St. Thomas of West Hempstead on Saturday, March 23. Winning the Long Island Championship …

Four thousand plastic Easter eggs littered the grass of Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters on Saturday, March 30, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Families with their children arrived in droves to the …

Learning vocational skills has never been so delicious! In March of 2022, Islip High School teacher Melissa Horn implemented a unique learning program for her Functional Academic’s class; …

Three generations of women passionate about art and literacy have come together to create the next big thing in the Islip community: the Crafty Crew. Started by high school English teacher and Islip …

Students paraded up and down a fashion runway Saturday with an array of dresses and casual attire at Islip High School’s annual fashion show. Parent, Teacher, and Student Association …

East Islip High School’s mock trial team had an exciting and highly successful 2023-2024 season, winning rounds against West Islip, Babylon, Kings Park and Deer Park and qualifying for the …

No one can deny that the Bay Shore boys varsity basketball team had an epic season. After winning the Long Island Class AAA Boys Basketball Championship against the Baldwin Bruins on Saturday, …

Did you know that the New York Philharmonic did not allow women to join until just over 50 years ago? In fact, the New York Philharmonic was the very last of the U.S.’s “Big Five” …

The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters is once again right around the corner. Hop on down to the scenic park for the free egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, at 3 p.m. With the …

On Wednesday, March 6, the Town of Islip held their annual Sharp Shooter Competition for fourth- and fifth-grade students in the community. This year “broke all-time records,” according …

No amount of gloomy weather or wind chill would have been able to keep attendees of the Bay Shore-Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade away from Main Street this past Saturday! Each step …

The Bay Shore boys varsity basketball team were victorious in the Long Island Class AAA Boys Basketball Championship against the Baldwin Bruins. The neutral playoff game—held at 5 p.m. on …

Following years of inactivity, East Islip High School’s school newspaper, The Broadcaster , was brought back in digital form in 2022, guided by English teacher Michael Augello. Aided by …

East Islip High School junior Vanessa Rossa recently passed U.S. Figure Skating’s Gold skating skills test, earning the prestigious honor of becoming a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist. The …