The Amvets Post 76 Color Guard presented the colors for the first session of the Suffolk County Legislature this year at the Williams H. Roger’s Legislature Building in Hauppauge on Jan. 5. …
A street in Brentwood is to be renamed in honor of firefighter Chris J. Allen. Allen died on Jan. 16 of this year, after a three-year-long battle with cancer. He was a member of the Brentwood Fire …
The menorah lights shone extra bright on the final night of Hanukkah at the “Chanukah on Main Street” celebration featuring a giant ice menorah in Brightwaters last Friday, Dec. 21. The Islip …
Students from the Islip High School Business Leadership Club and Chick-fil-A Leader Academy combined leadership, service, and holiday spirit this past Sunday by hosting a successful Pancake Breakfast …
The West Islip Union Free School District has been named a recipient of the New York State School Boards Association’s prestigious Champion of Change Recognition. The honor highlights exceptional …
Ten East Islip High School students—Sydney Berni, Jamie Fehn, Alex Huss, Abigail LaMorte, Tiffany Le, Kayla Lopez, Grace Micali, Kat Sawtelle, Peyton Scholl and Dara Sorto Castro—from the …
Students in Danielle Chiappetta’s class at East Islip’s John F. Kennedy Elementary School recently welcomed special guest Teresa Ryan of Taylor’s Hope Foundation. The local nonprofit was …
The second year in a row, the Central Islip High School Concert Choir performed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Monday, Dec. 22, at 1:45 p.m. The choir is excited to mark …
After watching his older brother, Milton, sail the globe chasing whales for their blubber to make oil, Ferdinand Lee, of the Shinnecock Nation, joined a whaling ship in 1857 with eyes on the distant …
The Town of Islip gathered outside Town Hall on Dec. 15 at 4:30 p.m., to celebrate Hanukkah. Town of Islip supervisor Angie Carpenter was joined by members of the town board and Rabbi Shimon …
Bay Shore resident Richard “Dick” Highland turned 100 years old on Dec. 2. Officially part of the centenarian club, Highland was celebrated at Captain Bill’s on his birthday. The Bay Shore Fire …
Year after the year, the same holiday decoration debate commences: how early is too early to decorate? Is the day after Thanksgiving too early to set up the Christmas tree? How late in December is …
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Islip held its annual Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 6. The annual event took place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with many stopping by to say hello to Santa. Members of the …
For his final Eagle Scout Service Project, Kadyn Neale meticulously planned and constructed a historical sign at Deer Lake on the border of West Islip and North Babylon, which he dedicated to his …
Each year, our papers recognize the volunteer work of outstanding local residents and organizations. These are the folks who work diligently and passionately on community and charity work without …
The Suffolk County Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services gathered on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank to spread vital information about Christmas tree safety …
Local fire districts will hold their annual elections for commissioner on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Those elected serve five-year terms. Only those registered with the Suffolk County Board of Elections are …
The Bay Shore Historical Society hosted Bay Shore Alumni Association president Harry Brown at our November monthly meeting. This was the first group presentation Brown hosted on behalf of the …
Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services is proud to announce the addition of K-9 Jimmy to its team. Jimmy, who recently graduated from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and …
The Bay Shore community joined the Berry family at a “Cocktails For a Cause” fundraiser for their 1-year-old son Jackson’s battle against leukemia last Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Tap …
