On Halloween evening, members of the Brightwaters community met at the Four Corners to walk down to Wohseepee Park. Although it was chilly outside, the cold didn’t dampen anyone’s …
West Islip pride was on full display during the school district’s homecoming festivities on Oct. 28. Kicking off with a homecoming parade, community groups and school organizations joined …
To help welcome their new principal to the school, Oquenock Elementary School in the West Islip School District’s youngest learners held a surprise party for principal Amanda Harvey on Oct. 20. …
The undefeated Connetquot/East Islip girls varsity swimming and diving team claimed the League II title on Oct. 26. The team finished the dual meet season with an 8-0 record and won the League II …
Thanksgiving is a holiday for families to celebrate the blessings received throughout the past year by expressing gratitude to one another and enjoying a bountiful feast. Yet, families suffering from …
On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Kiwanis Club of Islip-Bay Shore is hosting their Kiwanis Rocks Santa Brunch. The brunch will be held at the Amvets in East Islip. It will feature an all-you-can-eat buffet …
Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone were joined by community leaders and elected officials in a groundbreaking ceremony on a long-awaited project that …
On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Village of Brightwaters hosted the fifth annual Witches Paddle down the canal. The spooky event featured over 50 paddleboarders dressed as witches and warlocks launching …
The East Islip school community happily ignored the rain on the dreary morning of Oct. 21, donning raincoats and brandishing umbrellas to march proudly in the second annual Main Street homecoming …
SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE Former federal and state prosecutor Dave Calone (D) and current Brookhaven Town supervisor Ed Romaine will be vying for the Suffolk County executive seat as current …
On Friday, Oct. 27, with the help of author Robert P. Ottone, Barnes and Noble in Bay Shore hosted an event for those who are fans of the adult horror genre. Guests included authors Mo Moshtay, …
Have some festive and historical fun with the Bay Shore Historical Society. On Saturday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Bay Shore Historical Society will be hosting their annual Snowflake Sale …
Legis. Steven J. Flotteron was honored to recognize some of this year’s Boy’s State and Girl’s State participants at The Annual Awards Night hosted by American Legion Post 1738. …
This past Saturday, community members celebrated Halloween on Main Street in Bay Shore. People of all ages could be seen dressed up as characters from their favorite movies, TV shows, video games, …
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 …
Works of art transcend viewers, either by scene or pose, brush strokes or color. But last Friday night, at the Islip Arts Council Gallery’s closing reception of “Limitless: Healing Cancer …
Veterans Day, Nov. 11, serves as a commemoration to honor the patriotism, love of our nation, and sacrifices veterans have made for our country. The day of honor calls on all Americans to thank those …
Sarah Smith (D) Born and raised in the Town of Islip, Sarah Smith is a licensed macro social worker who has spent her upbringing and adult life by taking on a caretaking role for her …
A deluge of drizzles failed to tamp down the enormous school spirit on display in Islip on Oct. 14, as the community rallied to march proudly in the annual homecoming parade, participate in fun games …
Mike Pellegrino graduated from Connetquot High School in 2012 and grew up in Oakdale. Pellegrino is in his ninth season as a coach for the New England Patriots and since 2019, he has been the …
