Hometown Heroes

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 …

Just two days before Veterans Day, the American Legion Rusy-Bohm Post 411 sponsored its first-ever resource fair in support of veterans, service members, and their families. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., …

With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, it is important to remember and recognize those who fought in the United States armed forces. This Veterans Day, local veterans’ organizations will …

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 …

Three Town of Islip fire departments recently displayed skill and remarkable talent at the 2024 New York State Drill Team Championship, hosted by the Central Islip Fire Department. “Our …

The Town of Islip held its Italian Heritage Awards on Oct. 22 at the Islip Town Hall. The ceremony started at 2 p.m. and four members of the Town of Islip were recognized for their dedication to …

With more than 30 restaurants in West Islip, trying them all can be a long and expensive endeavor. Fortunately, The West Islip Chamber, in conjunction with the West Islip Fire Department and several …

Empower, Healing, Community, Love, Inspire, Unite, Manifest, Elevate. This past Thursday, ECLI-VIBES officially celebrated the opening of their new location in Islandia. They are one of Long …

The Ladies Auxiliary of Amvets Post 76 from Bay Shore has continued their mission of providing support for local veterans by presenting a $500 donation to America’s VetDogs. Bill Koral of …

  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 …

In the United States, more than 50 million household exteriors are decorated with lights during the Christmas season. However, families such as the O’Reilly family do the same for Halloween. …

Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recently recognized Matthew Frick of Islip on achieving Eagle Scout with Troop 151 at his Eagle Court of Honor at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Matthew’s service …

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 …

The Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim committee gathered on Thursday, Sept. 19 at FatFish Restaurant in Bay Shore, for their final meeting of the year. For the first time in 97 years, the July 9 …

On Sunday, Sept. 8, Brightwaters residents got their hands dirty by participating in Lakes Cleanup Day, organized by the recently assembled lakes committee. The iconic lakes of Brightwaters have …

Car enthusiasts gathered at Amvets Post 18 on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the annual Kiwanis Rocks car show and pancake breakfast. Car enthusiasts enjoyed a beautiful sunny …

The Lori Weiss Memorial Run/Walk, held on Saturday, at Heckscher Park, brought together family, friends, and community members to celebrate the legacy of Lori Weiss—a devoted mother, …

On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 8, Brightwaters residents gathered at the head of the canal at Ackerson Plaza to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11. The interactive flag …

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