From colorful hearts to van Gogh-inspired and winter-themed landscapes, the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts Gallery bustled with young creativity during a local Elementary and Middle School Art …

The Bay Shore School District held STEAM Night at the Bay Shore Middle School last Thursday, March 19. The event was an opportunity for students and their families to participate in scientific …

Kismet Coffee held its annual Puppy Day on March 23 in support of nonprofit organization Canine Companions, a service dog group dedicated to giving disabled adults, kids, and veterans greater …

The South Shore Hospital hosted the first ever “Thank a Lifesaver” event last Thursday, March 19. Bay Shore resident and heart attack survivor Keri Richards was invited back to reunite with …

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney recently announced that a Bay Shore man, 39, was found guilty of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, and related charges, after a jury trial …

It’s practically unheard of when a high school sports team returns its entire starting lineup from a championship season, but that’s the case with East Islip softball this spring. Coach …

Whether it’s during a break in the day, after a stressful day at work, or even on an equinox or full moon, walking through a labyrinth provides a mental reset and new appreciation for one’s …

The Suffolk County Water Authority replaced approximately 5,000 feet of aging water main on East Madison Street in East Islip. The project was part of SCWA’s ongoing effort to modernize its …

Town of Islip officials recognized five women for their contributions to the community during the town board’s March 24 meeting. The Town of Islip recognized Irene Attanasio Munno, Carla …

Carol Solveig Konnerth died on Saturday, March 21. Carol, along with her husband Rudolph “Rudi” A. Konnerth Jr., owned Gerard Drugs, in the heart of Islip along Main Street, for over 30 years. …

In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Suffolk County Legislature honored local women for the work they do to better the county and community. One deserving woman is nominated from each of …

The Paul Joseph Trio delighted an audience at the Bayport-Blue Point Library with jazzy Irish tunes during a concert on March 15. Just as the 36th annual Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick’s Day …

The Bay Shore St. Patrick’s Parade marched through Main Street on Saturday, March 14, bringing with it shamrocks as far as the eye could see. Setting off at 2 p.m., the parade began at Saxon Avenue …

Islip High School’s Interact Club is currently raising funds for Logan Coyle’s ongoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Battling Stage IV metastatic liver cancer at just 9 years old, …

The men live in postindustrial Buffalo. They lost their jobs 18 months ago at the steel plant and can’t find work.   Now what? It’s not as bleak as it seems.   Because sometimes …

Nonprofit Beautifully Unique Inc. held a Bowling For A Cause fundraiser at the East Islip Lanes last Saturday, March 14. Community members and their families showed up for an evening of bowling to …

Tatam Palme, eighth grader, is the first bowler in over a decade to qualify for the Section XI All Star Team representing Islip High School. She traveled to Syracuse on March 13 to 15 along with …

Music filled the air as The Cross Island Ensemble performed at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum on Sunday, March 15, presented by The Islip Arts Council. The concert was held free of charge, but …

In her 2026 State of the Town address, Town of Islip supervisor Angie Carpenter laid out a vision for the municipality’s future, with a focus on the town’s comprehensive plan, along with …

When thinking about early strides for women’s rights, many people imagine suffragettes marching on Washington, D.C., and later earning the right to vote. But according to Suffolk County Community …