When photographer Briggs Houston and his girlfriend, Kristin DaSilva, had to suddenly cancel a pet portrait and marketplace event at their studio Guilded Productions, the couple was left scrambling …

Sagtikos Manor recently celebrated Brightwaters-Bay Shore Day on May 3, recognizing both Islip Township’s history as well as the 250th birthday of America. The event was brought to life by The …

In celebration of the earth, the Islip Arts Council had their Eco Fair on May 2 at their gallery at the South Shore Mall. Artists and environmental groups alike gathered to highlight the earth and …

Islip Terrace got a lot craftier at Islip Fairs’ Spring Craft Fair last Saturday, May 2 at the East Islip District grounds. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees could enjoy crafts made by local …

East Islip High School’s Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian are Liam Eichler and Angel Mai, respectively. The two students’ accomplishments was announced by Principal Anthony …

As the days and leaves from trees grow longer, it’s easy to see spring as a season of new light or awakening. For the Bayport-based arts organization, Women Sharing Art, the energy of awakening …

The Islip Union Free School District is finalizing its budget for the 2026-27 school year. The budget vote will take place on Tuesday, May 19 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Islip High School gym. …

Argyle Theater’s father/son producing team Mark and Dylan Perlman brings the Long Island premiere of Steven Schwartz’s stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning   …

From glass and beaded flowers to felt and mixed media pieces, each artist at The Long Island Craft Guild’s show “Primavera,” on display at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River through …

The West Brook Stream is slowly returning to its original habitat thanks to the efforts of Seatuck Environmental Association. On April 18, Seatuck held a “Phrag Pull” at West Brook in Connetquot …

By Joseph Caligiuri On April 18, East Islip faced off against Bellport in a Legacy softball game in honor of Laney McGowan. Starting at 11 a.m., the Islip community came together for not only …

By TONY BELLISSIMO In capturing back-to-back Suffolk Class B boys lacrosse championships, East Islip has racked up plenty of massive victories under fifth-year coach Tom Zummo. And although …

The West Islip Lions visited the Sayville Golden Flashes for a gridiron matchup in what turned out to be a down to the wire duel at Timothy J. Henck Field. Both combatants came into the scuffle …

The West Islip School District is finalizing its proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year. The school budget vote will take place on May 19 in the West Islip High School gymnasium. The tax …

Long before there was an east, west, central, and hamlet of Islip, there existed a village of only a few hundred people in the middle of England bearing the name Islip. Since the Nicoll …

Save The Great South Bay (STGSB) has been awarded $66,750 through New York State’s Invasive Species Grant Program to launch an Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Outreach, Education, and …

Longtime East Islip girls lacrosse coach Steve Levy is optimistic that a playoff appearance is in the works this spring after the team fell just short in back-to-back seasons, including 2025 when …

By Joseph Caligiuri Milano Crepe and Waffle opened its doors earlier this month in Islip at 488 E. Main Street. The shop marks owner Ahmed Ad’s fourth in the Milano chain, with Milano Bean …

The Islip Middle School PTA held their “Supporting Our Kids: A Community Conversation” event last Tuesday, April 14. Islip Middle School principal Meghan Stern hosted the event, inviting …

Bay Shore School District’s proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year is reaching its final stages of review. The tax levy is $124,340,424, with no amount difference between the tax levy …