Islip Arts Council (IAC) has joined forces with Women Sharing Art Inc. (WSA) to host a special dual exhibition in the IAC gallery in honor of Women’s History Month. Both the IAC “What Was …
With September rapidly approaching, the first day of school will be here before we know it. Students and teachers alike are thrilled to return to their classrooms and catch up with familiar faces …
On Saturday night, poets, poetry enthusiasts, and Edgar Allan Poe fans gathered at the Milano Bean Cafe in Bay Shore. Patrons visited to get a drink and a pastry, before sitting down in their …
In Bay Shore, a new retailer is joining the likes of Barnes & Noble, Target, and HomeGoods at Gardiner Manor Mall: Nordstrom Rack. The incoming business is scheduled to open this spring, and …
If asked to describe 16-year-old East Islip high-schooler Ella Tantillo, many students and coaches would first and foremost mention her impressive feats as a student-athlete. Ella is a two-time …
The Islip Buccaneers varsity football team lost their first home game to the Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms on Thursday, Sept. 14, with a final score of 49-20. A linebacker for the Phantoms …
Town supervisor Angie Carpenter, members of the Islip Town Board, along with planning commissioner Ela Dokonal and IT director Doug Miller, are pleased to announce the soft launch of the …
As citizens of the United States of America, a nation of immigrants, we have an inherent desire to remember our roots and take pride in where we came from. With so much diversity within our town, …
The Islip School District recently recognized numerous exceptional student achievements from fall and winter at the Night of Champions event, held during the board of education meeting. Elementary …
With the backdrop of the South Shore a window-view away, an array of biologists, council members, financial consultants, farmers, a town mayor, and citizens gathered at The View in Oakdale for some …
The Town of Islip Law Enforcement Academy graduated its sixth class of cadets this week. The robust 14-week-long academy is led by New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services …
As objective and independent news writers and editors, we have an imperative to cover the issues most important to the people of southern Brookhaven. Every day, our team is on the ground questioning …
Continuing a concert season that has featured one superlative guest artist after another, the Island Symphony Orchestra will perform a program that celebrates women in classical music. Special guest …
“Think of the 135 remaining hostages who are sitting in darkness on this holiday of light. We need to be their light,” said Rabbi Shimon Stillerman. Despite the wind and the rain …
On Friday, Dec. 8, Emmanuel Church in Great River hosted its first Christmas celebration. Inside, people sat together at large round tables or stood around chatting. There was a small hot …
Dr. Dennis O’Hara, Islip’s superintendent of schools, often talks about changing students’ life trajectories. He believes one way to do so is to get young people to visit college …
While the magic of the holiday season is upon us, this time of year can be difficult for families struggling financially. With the holiday season of giving well underway, consider lending a hand to …
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, fire districts throughout the Town of Islip held their annual elections. The candidates in each fire district who received the most votes were elected fire commissioner for that …
Six cadet peace officers were recently sworn into the Town of Islip’s 14-week New York State-certified Law Enforcement Academy program, led by the town’s NYS certified instructors. …
