After the passing of East Islip resident Bea Huste-Petersen’s husband, her family took a trip to Fire Island to regroup and figure out how to move forward. Huste-Petersen’s two sons with …
The Bay Shore and Brightwaters communities showed their patriotism at the annual Memorial Day Parade held on May 26. The federal holiday recognizes those who have fought for our country and are no …
Driving down Main Street in East Islip, you will be greeted by 72 American flags and over 200 faces of local men and women who have dutifully served our country. The Hometown Hero banner …
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 …
Early Saturday morning, Keep Islip Clean volunteers arrived at the intersection of Brook Street and Milton Street in Islip. Despite the rain, there was no shortage of enthusiasm. The event was part …
Bay Shore construction company owner Jim Nazzaro is building and donating a new dorm wing at the Canine Companions headquarters in Medford. Construction on the $3.5 million project has already begun. …
“Pollution doesn’t come from the water. It starts on the land. That’s why we defend our creeks,” said James Bertsch, the Sayville Creek Defender of Save the …
The Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk celebrated its 71st anniversary on April 6. The UUSSS was founded on April 6, 1954, and is located at 28 Brentwood Road in Bay Shore. Each Sunday …
Health-related illnesses as a result of being a first responder on Sept. 11 aren’t getting in the way of Central Islip resident Erica Gaston. Gaston is a retired New York Police Department …
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 Town of Islip recognized six members of the community in honor of Women’s History Month, which is celebrated March 1 to 31. The ceremony was held on March 11 at 2 p.m. at the Town of Islip …
Last year, the John P. Reilly St. Patrick’s Day Parade in East Islip was the first beautiful day of 2024. Temperatures finally rose to the 60s and the event was by far the most attended in the …
A year into the opening of Sunflower Café at 825 Montauk Highway in Bayport, owner Stace Hansen has carved out a satisfyingly French experience with nuanced approaches for her clientele.
When one thinks of activities on a cold winter morning, running into the Great South Bay is not often at the top of the list. However, this past Saturday morning, when temperatures were hovering …
The charm of a Norman Rockwell town, while highly sought after, is the product of a concerted, community effort that is often without the laurels or the fanfare typically associated with a beautiful …
The Town of Islip gathered with the Chabad of Islip Township on Dec. 26 at 4:30 p.m. to light the second candle in celebration of Hanukkah. Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and members of the town …
This holiday season, Bohemia-based King Quality Roofing and Siding has awarded a $30,000 marketing grant to fund a TV commercial aimed at driving donations for Christmas Magic, a local nonprofit …
Members of the Islip Terrace Fire Department answer the call every day to provide lifesaving service. On Saturday, Dec. 14, the firefighters took a break from their solemn responsibility to bring joy …
With special thanks to Lynda A Moran and Islip Arts Council, “A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol” played to a packed house of St. Mark’s parishioners as well as …
