Amid the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when uncertainty prevailed throughout Long Island schools, Dr. Sharon Dungee took the reins of the Central Islip School District in stride when …
As the weather warms, it’s important to follow doctor-recommended safety tips on how to effectively prepare your body prior to diving into golf, pickleball, softball or other warm-weather …
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 …
With Easter less than a month away, there are plenty of family-friendly activities planned for April. This year, Easter falls on April 20. If you’re looking to keep the kids busy or …
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 …
The recent overwhelming support of Yankee Doodle Dandy’s and Dang BBQ in Islip hamlet has shown that when small local businesses are in need, Islip residents show up. To maintain the …
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man who was fatally shot in Central Islip on Saturday, March 15. Gustavo Godinez-Carcamo was sitting in a parked …
Students at Cordello Elementary School in Central Islip received a surprise guest on March 17. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, former member of the well-known hip-hop band Run-D.M.C., read his …
After some confusion over the content and meaning of advertisements, op-eds, letters, and editorials printed in all three of our publications, including the Long Island Advance, Suffolk County …
ABOUT THE LEGISLATION The Lift Our Communities, Advertise Locally (LOCAL) Act, sponsored by New York State Sen. Monica R. Martinez and assemblymember Jen Lunsford, would establish a new $10 …
The Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs held its annual Sharpshooter Basketball competition recently, a tradition that brings together children in fourth and fifth …
The reality television series “90 Day Fiancé” captures the riveting journeys of intercultural couples—Americans and their foreign fiancés—as they navigate the …
Gavin Connell of Islip bowled a 290 high game at The Suffolk County High School Tournament on Saturday Feb. 8. Also, in bowling news, the East Islip School District boys and girls bowling team made …
Innovative and Alternative Wastewater Treatment Systems are high efficiency replacements for outdated, conventional cesspools which are a major source of nitrogen pollution in Long Island’s …
Days after addressing her priorities for the state in her State of the State Address, Gov. Kathy Hochul released the 2025-2026 Executive Budget, which recommends a 4.75 percent increase in school …
\ The Town of Islip held its first official meeting of the year on Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Islip Town Hall. The board held an organizational meeting on Jan. 6, however this was the first meeting …
One of the most memorable aspects of art, whether it’s painting, sketching, singing, dancing, or anything in between, is its ability to bring people together, and that certainly held true this …
This cold winter, the Islip Arts Council (IAC) warmly welcomes you to enjoy six musical afternoons at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum during the annual winter concert series. Workers once cared for …
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her annual State of the State Address on Jan. 14, with tax cuts, child care expansion, affordability, and safety among her top priorities heading into the new legislative …
On Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, Women Sharing Art, a Bayport organization with 54 members from across Suffolk, opened their exhibit, “Therefore, I am!” …
