Hometown Heroes

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, make your way to the Islip Methodist Church. The church will be having its annual spring yard sale on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located …

“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 Bay Shore Historical Society was honored to host Barry Donadio at our April meeting. Donadio was born and raised in Bay Shore and lived most of his life on Long Island. He has a long history of …

  Lt. j.g. Ray Sgambati, a native of West Islip, is serving aboard USS Wasp, a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship operating out of Norfolk, Va. Sgambati graduated from West Islip High School …

Proud Suffolk County residents of Irish heritage from were honored by county executive Romaine and the Suffolk County Legislature at the third annual Irish American Heritage Celebration. The midday …

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 …

Are you looking for somewhere to donate unwanted clothes and household items? Look no further! For the fourth year, Brightwaters resident Mario Fiore is leading a donation drive to benefit cancer …

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 …

To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Bay Shore Historical Society hosted the Bay Shore High School Women’s Empowerment Club. This was the club’s first speaking engagement to a …

Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized Frederick E. Herrmann for his 50 years of active service to his community and the Islip Fire Department. After joining the department on March 17, 1975, …

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 …

Suffolk County police arrested a Bay Shore man for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian on Main Street in Bay Shore on March 8.  While attempting to cross …

As of 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, brush fires started in Center Moriches and have since spread to West Hampton. About 80 fire departments and 20 EMS agencies responded. “We had over 90 …

Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized Lisa Pace as Suffolk County’s 2025 Woman of Distinction Award nominee for the 11th Legislative District at a celebration at the H. Lee Dennison Building in …

Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized committee chair of Troop 95, Mark Ivy, for his substantial contributions to scouting at the Church of Christ, 600 Montauk Highway, West Islip. Father of two …

Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine announced the grant application process for organizations and nonprofit organizations to receive funds generated by the 10th annual Catholic Health Suffolk County …

At the Town of Islip’s Feb. 11 meeting, many residents spoke about the ongoing overpopulation crisis of stray and feral cats. Many urged the town board to come up with a solution to help fund …

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.

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