A who’s-who of the Bay Shore community attended the 20th annual Bay Shore – Brightwaters Distinguished Citizen Award dinner Friday, Dec. 20, at Captain Bill’s restaurant in Bay …
This holiday season, Bohemia-based King Quality Roofing and Siding has awarded a $30,000 marketing grant to fund a TV commercial aimed at driving donations for Christmas Magic, a local nonprofit …
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 …
In a home located in Islip, Antonio Donato has dedicated himself to the craftsmanship of making stringed instruments such as violins and violas. Violins hang from the ceiling in his shop, both …
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 …
The Bay Shore Historical Society held its annual holiday potluck on Dec. 19. Starting at 5:30 p.m., members of the society and residents gathered at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library. …
After 16 years, South Shore native and former Brookhaven Free Library director Jamie Papandrea has begun a new chapter of her career as director at West Islip Public Library. Papandrea grew up …
The East Islip High School chamber orchestra shared their holiday spirit with the public with a free winter concert at the Islip Arts Council in Bay Shore. The event took place on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. …
A crowd gathered at the Islip Arts Council at the South Shore Mall on Dec. 14 as the West Islip Symphony Orchestra put on a holiday concert just 10 days before the start of the holiday season. …
The Bolton Center for the Performing Arts, on Main Street in Bay Shore, calls itself Long Island’s most intimate live entertainment venue. One visit and you will have to agree. You can see well …
Patchogue-Medford basketball players were taunted on Friday, Dec. 6, during the varsity boys basketball game held at West Islip High School. According to the Pat-Med School District, players …
The holiday spirit was everywhere last Saturday evening as The Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce, The Bay Shore Restaurant Committee and Bay Shore Beautification, celebrated 25 years of “Light the …
The Chabad of Islip will hold a “Chanukah on Main Street” menorah lighting ceremony on Dec. 29, the fifth day of Hanukkah. The event will take place at the top of the Brightwaters canal …
Town of Islip employees went above and beyond this holiday season, giving generously to the 2024 Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. Town staff adopted more than 60 “Angels,” and carefully …
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 …
West Islip native Daniel Penny was acquitted earlier this week on criminal negligence charges. Jury deliberations began last week for the Penny trial which was being held in a lower Manhattan …
The Bayport-Blue Point and East Islip varsity softball teams will be bringing some cheer to 25 disadvantaged youths from Bellport’s Outreach Outpatient Services. The two teams joined …
The Seiskaya Ballet’s “Nutcracker” has become a perennial holiday favorite on Long Island. This year’s staging of the ”Nutcracker” is again scheduled …
After a week of cold weather, The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet held its annual Holiday House Tour on Dec. 8. From noon to 4 p.m., visitors took a look at historical houses that were decorated …
