Although the busy summer traveling season is coming to a close, the Town of Islip is now able to witness your signature on passport applications and seal your passport application to send for …

In case you missed the spectacular event held by the Long Island Maritime Museum this past weekend, The Suffolk County News has compiled photos of the highlights of the perfect summer weekend. …

Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone and Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter were joined by community leaders and elected officials in breaking ground on a long-awaited project that will connect …

Islip Town supervisor, Angie Carpenter and members of the town board were proud to recognize a group of Town of Islip Ocean Lifeguards who facilitated in the rescue of three beachgoers while on duty …

“Under the current retirement plan, we have someone retiring this year who volunteered for 50 years and will only get an $11,000 one-time payout, before taxes. With the retirement plan …

Kids 8 to 16 years old have been learning water safety, lifesaving techniques, and how to use rescue equipment in Atlantique, Fire Island, in preparation for the New York State Level 1 Ocean …

For the third consecutive year, East Islip’s Momentum at South Bay Rehabilitation and Nursing sponsored a program to donate backpacks full of school supplies to needy students from the East …

Town councilman John C. Cochrane Jr., retired U.S. Navy Capt. and chairman of Islip Town Veterans’ Advisory Board, recently met with the town’s newest centenarian, World War II veteran …

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 …

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 …

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, …

If you have faced unemployment before, you likely have experienced the anxiety of navigating a bleak job market. Job searching can feel hopeless if you do not know where to find opportunities, or are …

With such a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions being practiced within the Town of Islip, our rich diversity has proven to be one of the greatest strengths of our community. To …

Growing indoor plants has proven to have tremendous benefits: indoor plants have the power to boost moods, reduce stress, and add life to sterile spaces. However, many people were born without a …

“If you don’t have historical awareness of your own community, how can you make your own community better?” The words of Dr. Chris Verga, a member of the Bay Shore Historical …

As August begins, Long Islanders continue to enjoy their favorite summer activities, like hosting backyard barbecues, lounging by the pool, boating on the Great South Bay, or curling up with a good …

If you have enjoyed delicious cookies at a street festival or farmers’ market this summer, you may have already purchased from local business, The Groovy Cookie. The business is the ultimate …

Over a dozen students aged 11 to 14 are learning vital water safety and lifesaving lessons through Islip Town’s Junior Lifeguard program. The course introduces participants to the duties …

Olive E. Lazio was recognized as the 2023 Suffolk County Women Veterans of Distinction for the 11th Legislative District by Legis. Steven J. Flotteron at a recent Legislative General Meeting, in …

Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and the Islip Town Board recently congratulated Islip resident Lt. Justin Hespeler of the FDNY, for receiving the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor from President …