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 …

The late Chuck Anderson, my colleague here at the Advance , my editor with Fire News, the Bellport-based trade paper for the fire and EMS audience and a published author himself, was always quick to …

Proud Suffolk County residents of Irish heritage from were honored by county executive Romaine and the Suffolk County Legislature at the third annual Irish American Heritage Celebration. The midday …

Islip High School put together a Choose to Include Day for a second year on April 3. From 9 a.m. to noon, students went around, station to station, to learn about and “experience” …

The Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk celebrated its 71st anniversary on April 6. The UUSSS was founded on April 6, 1954, and is located at 28 Brentwood Road in Bay Shore. Each Sunday …

Are you looking for somewhere to donate unwanted clothes and household items? Look no further! For the fourth year, Brightwaters resident Mario Fiore is leading a donation drive to benefit cancer …

Islip High School proudly announces its second consecutive achievement of the Silver with Access Award on the 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, a testament to its commitment to …

With the Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees voting to approve their 2025-2026 budget, residents can expect a slight increase in taxes, increased overnight security patrols, and repairs to the …

Summer lovers can look forward to beach-side tunes and shenanigans earlier than July with the CM Performing Arts Center’s springtime rendition of Jimmy Buffett’s “Escape to …

“I am inspired by my fellow artists who push me to try other types of media. This diversity in media—pottery, photography, painting—allows me to see more depth in my chosen forms of …

The St. Mary’s Catholic Youth Organization of East Islip celebrated their win on March 22. The boys team won the seventh-grade boys Class B Long Island Championship for basketball. They …

The Village of Brightwaters has released their tentative budget for the fiscal year June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026. Residents are invited to attend the public Budget Hearing held at Village …

It’s that time of year again for Bay Shore. The Bay Shore Restaurant Committee announced the approved dates for this year’s Alive by the Bay. The summer series is a yearly event that …

Every year, little Easter Bunnies and spring chicks make their way to Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters to participate in a timeless tradition: the annual Easter egg hunt! Eager little ones will be able …

Keep Islip Clean is inviting residents of the Town of Islip to participate in the Brook Street Wetlands Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the intersection of …

As part of a new initiative at CM Performing Arts Center, artwork will be exhibited in the lobby of the theater as part of the artistic vision of the current Main Stage musical. For the summer …

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 …

A new campaign launched by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell Cooperative Extension, Suffolk County, will highlight restaurants and fish stores that offer …

Those who stopped by Kismet Coffee on March 21 enjoyed a free cup of hot, iced or cold brew coffee at no cost. The coffee shop, located on Main Street in Bay Shore, participated in its second year of …