The Bohlsen Gallery at the East Islip Public Library is featuring the paintings of Long Island native Meghan Goparaju for the month of February. Goparaju is a landscape artist, often travelling …
Long Island Music & Entertainment Center Hall of Fame hosted a screening of East Islip resident Richard Lichter’s debut documentary “Hello, My Name Is Blotto: The Movie!” on Feb 13. …
Sarah’s Law was recently proposed by New York State Sen. Dean Murray and Sarah Goode’s family as legislation to prevent a convicted killer’s conviction from being erased if they die before an …
The Suffolk County GOP nominated its candidates for state and federal offices during a packed-out convention at its Medford headquarters on Feb. 13. Members of the Suffolk County GOP committee …
Forced to win four of its last five Suffolk League III games just to qualify for the Class AA girls basketball playoffs proved beneficial for youthful East Islip when it faced a double-digit deficit …
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Suffolk County district attorney Ray Tierney’s Cold Case Task Force honored National Missing Persons Day by seeking public assistance in identifying unidentified remains, one a …
At the secret Central Intelligence Agency outpost, Base Alta, in Northern Norway, an agent takes charge investigating a terrorist organization with plans to strike New York City—but a CIA mole back …
The Islip Animal Shelter is holding a Valentine’s Special until Feb. 21. The shelter will have reduced adoption costs in the hopes that their animals meet their fur-ever home. For every animal …
West Islip offers sponsorship opportunities By Joseph Caligiuri Michael Mercurio is leading a movement to get military tribute banners for the West Islip community. Ordering is currently …
The rich history of several species of trees was revealed last Saturday, Jan 31, during the Bayard Cutting Arboretum’s “Secret Stories of Trees” presentation. Director of the Arboretum, Kevin …
With February marking the start of Black History Month, the Brightwaters Historical Society celebrated with a presentation on the history of the first fully paid professional Black baseball team, the …
According to Brookhaven’s Highway Department, “80 percent of the Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center’s animals are committed to wonderful places, the other 20 percent should be committed …
Remember those menacing, scary Haunted House actors last fall? Michael Baker, who left The Gateway to head a family business in Florida a few years ago, was responsible for their gory menace. …
For over 125 years, the family of Harold “Harry” Stumme has worked as sailors, from the shores of Great South Bay to the distant seas of Europe and Asia. Stumme spoke to about two-dozen …
The CEO of a private jet interiors company has been linked to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to files publicly released by the U.S. …
Three Suffolk County businesses have received Empire Awards from New York State Sen. Monica R. Martinez. The businesses, all located within the Fourth Senatorial District, are: Dulce de Leche Bakery, …
With five months to go until primary day in late June, three Democratic congressional candidates introduced themselves and outlined their stances on pressing issues to a packed house of voters at a …
During the Islip Town Board meeting, the only public speaker gave a three-minute speech to the town board. This was William Marquardt’s third time speaking to the town. It was on an issue he felt …
The 2026-27 estimated aids for Suffolk County have been released, and with it are several increases to district budgets. They will be compared to the current 2025-2026 budget as to see the increase …
Haley Schmich, Eastport native and 2017 Eastport-South Manor alumnus, is in her third season as a New England Patriots cheerleader—her first season as a captain—and will be cheering in Super Bowl …
