Community activist and member of the neighborhood watch group that has been patrolling Idle Hour mansion at night since the pandemic, Mike Burke, uncovered court documents from December 19 that …
John Valdini, Mayor of Brightwaters “My main goal is to continue getting the residents involved in their village. Whether you have lived in the village for 100 days or 100 years, we feel …
East Islip resident and self-proclaimed horror author Robert P. Ottone is set to release his new collection of short horror fiction, titled “Wrapped in Plastic and Other Sweet Nothings,” …
Islip’s Living History Day was held on Saturday, June from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Islip Grange, on the corner of Broadway Avenue and Montauk Highway in Sayville. Attendees were able to …
The Islip Resource Recovery Agency submitted an application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for an Article 27 solid-waste permit modification to an existing …
Imagine a place where people of all ages and special needs could strengthen community and family ties, enjoy the physical and mental benefits of fresh air and exercise, and then donate their yield to …
The East Islip School District celebrated Start with Hello Week from Sept. 18-22, offering students daily themes and activities to promote kindness and friendship. The Sandy Hook …
Some people’s lives proceed in a predictable trajectory, while others’ unique lifepaths take, to paraphrase poet Robert Frost, the road less traveled, and Bay Shore resident Christine …
Ed Romaine (R) vs. Dave Calone (D) 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 …
The Brightwaters Village Board of Trustees monthly meeting was held on Monday, June 5, at Brightwaters Village Hall. The meeting began with an update of ongoing water cleanup efforts in the village. …
Mike McElwee (R) Local business owner and community liaison Mike McElwee is hoping to bring his years of experience in hospitality and government to the Islip Town Council. A lifelong …
The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County recently celebrated local Girl Scouts who earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award, including two members of West Islip Service Unit 617 and Islip Service Unit …
On the morning of Monday, July 31, there was a major hydraulic oil spill in the Four Corners area of Brightwaters Village. The spill stemmed from a Winters Brothers Garbage Truck. “The truck …
Samuel Gonzalez (D) Brentwood resident and District 9 legislator Samuel Gonzalez will be running for re-election this upcoming November. Gonzalez has been actively involved in the Long Island …
The High School Suffolk County Bowling Championship was held this past Saturday, Feb. 10 at Bowlero in Sayville. The top 16 boys’ teams and 10 girls’ teams from Suffolk were …
Local Boy Scout Troop 95 worked with Legis. Steven Flotteron on flower plantings and beach cleanup at Madeleine Hsu’s Playground at West Islip Beach, in preparation for the annual Family Night …
Shark bites on Long Island dominated headlines of local and national publications over the summer after five people were bitten during the July 4 weekend. In August, a sixth bite was reported, this …
Before a new creation, destruction of the old and outworn is often necessary, and in this spirit of renewal the Islip Town Board voted unanimously to raze a blighted Bay Shore property. The …
Learning vocational skills has never been so delicious! In March of 2022, Islip High School teacher Melissa Horn implemented a unique learning program for her Functional Academic’s class; …
On Tuesday, June 20, an election was held for two of the four seats on the Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees. Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Brightwaters Village Hall. Results …
