The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale will be hosting a free book signing event on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. with acclaimed award-winning Suffolk County News journalist Sam Desmond. …
East Islip pride stems not only from the camaraderie shared between neighbors, being proud to share a community with your fellow East Islipians, but also from the beauty of the community itself. …
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet were the recipients of a 2024 Challenge Grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. This Grant provides matching monies up to $10,000 to …
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 …
With the new year underway, now is the time for a fresh start to make positive changes or break bad habits. As 2024 ends and 2025 begins, consider reflecting on your past year in the name of …
The Chabad of Islip Township gathered with residents at the Brightwaters Canal on Dec. 29 at 4 p.m. to celebrate the fifth night of Hanukkah. The fifth candle on the menorah was lit shortly after …
Volunteers are the backbone of many organizations, and ECLI-VIBES in Islandia is no exception. With 2024 ending, ECLI-VIBES has taken time to celebrate its incredible volunteers for their hard work …
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 …
Local fire districts held their annual elections for the five-year term of commissioner at their fire headquarters on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The results are as follows: East Islip Among those running …
In 2010, Suffolk County’s red-light camera program was authorized under New York State legislation, which allowed counties to install automated traffic enforcement systems. Through the …
A dozen dedicated Islip High School seniors recently signed national letters of intent confirming their commitment to participate in collegiate athletics next fall. School administrators and proud …
Local fire districts will hold their annual elections for commissioner on Tuesday, Dec. 10. They will remain as commissioner for a five-year term. Only those registered with the Suffolk County Board …
The breakout number, “Let Yourself Go,” at the start of Gateway’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical,” with the cast and ensemble, is a gorgeous, rousing …
Congratulations to the Islip varsity football team for finishing the season 7-3 and making it to the Suffolk County semifinals.
With the holidays around the corner, it is a good idea to get a head start on your holiday gift shopping. Instead of making purchases at large corporate businesses, consider visiting your small …
Each year, after Thanksgiving, everyone gets into the holiday spirit. This year, the Town of Islip has some festive events going on next month to help you get into a holiday groove. To start off …
Former congressman Lee Zeldin is President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the EPA, a surprising choice to some local environmentalists who hope the Suffolk County native will prioritize the …
