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 …

Before coming down our chimneys in the early hours of Dec. 25, Santa will be making his annual pit stop at Amvets Post 18 in East Islip on Dec. 21 for a delicious brunch. The Brunch with Santa …

A heartfelt Christmas tradition, Santa Claus will be teaming up with local fire departments to ride through our neighborhoods in style—on the top of a firetruck— and say hello to all …

The American Legion Rusy Bohm Post 411 and Paws of War recognized veteran David Clarence Palmer just three days after his birthday on Nov. 30 with a ceremony held at 2 p.m. Palmer celebrated his 99th …

From ancient times, churches employed music, beautiful architecture and other art forms as a way to bridge congregants and community on an emotional and spiritual level. In the spirit of …

United Veterans Beacon House (UVBH), Long Island’s largest nonprofit veterans’ service agency, cut the ribbon on Friday, Nov. 15, for its newly refurbished group home under its Restoring …

For some, the season of giving is year-round. The ALL BOOBS MATTER fundraising initiative, spearhead by chef Mike Landesberg of East Islip’s Jackson Hall American Bar and Grille, is a prime …

ECLI-VIBES, one of Long Island’s most prominent nonprofit organizations supporting victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking, hosted its fourth annual …

At the nonprofit organization Canine Companions, passionate volunteers raise and train puppies to become service dogs, matching each pup to a person with disabilities—at no cost to the client. …

A Christmas tradition, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Islip hosts a Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon on the first Saturday in December every year. This year, mark your calendar to join in on the …

In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11 earlier this week, the West Islip History Center, along with the American Legion Post and Town of Islip 1738, recognized two veterans at a ceremony on Nov. 10. …

South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) has launched a donor breast milk program to support NICU babies born under 34 weeks. The milk provides mothers who wish to breastfeed but struggle with milk …

Chaos erupted just before 2 a.m. the morning of Sunday, Nov. 3, when fires were intentionally set outside by those attending an illegal street race event, according to the Islip Fire Department. …

With Veterans Day right around the corner on Nov. 11, now is the time to plan how you will honor local veterans in your community. As the national leaders of the service dog industry, Canine …

  Runners, walkers, and joggers of all ages gathered this past Sunday to participate in the fourth annual AutisMile hosted by the EJ Autism Foundation. All participants started the race on …

The damp weather didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits this weekend during the second annual Healing Strides Recovery Walk and the last event for the Islip Goes Purple initiative that lasts …

On Sept. 17, Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and the members of the town board celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and the members of the community whose presence in the town has made Islip a …