New York State Sen. Dean Murray, along with Jennifer Marino Rojas, executive director, Child Care Council of Suffolk Inc., recently held a roundtable discussion with parents, child care providers, …
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 …
Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters was full of smiling faces, as Brightwaters residents caught up with neighbors and enjoyed a live concert at the Mayor Joseph McNulty Ice Cream Social and Band Concert …
Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers and New York State Police rescued a man who fell into the water after a car crash in West Islip during the early morning of Sunday, Aug. 6. Suffolk …
The Music on Main concert series is bringing free musical performances to the East Islip community. The concert series, presented by the East Islip Community Chamber of Commerce, is hosted on the …
“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 …
As a teenaged film aficionado, I bought a copy of an indie film called “Following” from the $5 bin at my local public library sometime around 2001. The first feature-length project …
Kevin Charles Doty, of Bayport, recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y. Doty earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. …
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 …
The Village of Brightwaters will be hosting their annual Mayor Joseph McNulty Ice Cream Social and Band Concert on Sunday, Aug. 6. Hosted at Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters, guests will be enjoying a …
At approximately 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, New York State Police in Brentwood responded to a two-vehicle accident on Robert Moses Causeway in the Town of Islip. A 2022 Jeep Wrangler was …
Proud member of the Brentwood High School Class of 2019, Ahmad Perez, has been appointed as the special assistant for implementation and climate justice at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). …
United Veterans Beacon House (UVBH) unveiled its newly renovated, Victorian-style group home in Freeport. The home will accommodate 13 veterans—all of them formerly homeless and now …
On July 17, the 2023 Junior Gold Bowling Championships, which was held at six different bowling centers in and around Indianapolis, began. There are four age divisions: U20, U18, U15 and U12. …
Islip Terrace native John Rizzo is a righthanded pitcher going into his junior year at Adelphi University. Rizzo graduated from East Islip High School in 2021, was a starter for three years on …
Laura Amato was born on June 14, 1932 in Manhattan. She met her husband Mathew through a family friend, and they were married for 39 years. They have two children, Vinnie and Frankie. Frankie and his …
