We all know the story of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” the ill-fated young lovers who were born into opposing families with their love coming to a tragic ending. Fast-forward to …
Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives are investigating an explosion on a boat that injured a man in Islip last night. A 44-year-old Islip man was injured in an explosion on a sailboat …
The Islip Arts Council (IAC) will present a month-long celebration of bravery, artistry, music, poetry, and literature in honor of Black History Month this February. Running from Feb. 11 through …
If you’re looking for something to cheer you up during this cold-weather season, look no further than Studio Theatre of Long Island’s production of “Moon Over Buffalo” at the …
Since 1923, the Overton family has been serving the Islip community at their funeral home on Main Street. Founded by Arthur “Doc” Overton in a house on Main Street across from Monell …
On Sunday, Jan. 29, the newly formed Brightwaters Art Council held their first member art show at Wohseepee Cabin. The event featured artwork from various artists of all ages in the community. For …
On Sunday, Jan. 29, the annual Island Symphony Orchestra Bach Festival returned to St. Peter’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Bay Shore. This year’s concert featured the …
Five students from the university’s Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network (QBSN) and Ability Media program will join professional-in-residence Dave Stevens, Feb. 3 through Feb. 12, in …
The 58th annual John P. Reilly East Islip St. Patrick’s Day parade has been set for March 5. The Local Hibernians Inc., who host the event, said in a letter to the community that they are happy …
The Bay Area Friends of Fine Arts hosted artist Jonathan Van Brunt at the Gillette House this past weekend for his curated exhibition, “Natural Beauty,” this coming weekend, Jan. 28 and …
Republican state Senators, assembly members, Suffolk County legislators, and town supervisors from across Suffolk County joined Eric Alexander, director of Vision Long Island, and The Building …
Nov. 4, 2022, began as a normal day for Jean Trojanoski. The 79-year-old Islip Town employee was at her part-time job at the town’s Parking Violations Bureau, working on a letter that she was …
On Saturday, Jan. 21, Operation VEST hosted their second annual 22° Run and Plunge at Walker Beach in Brightwaters. The event featured a 2.2-mile run/walk and a polar plunge into the Great South …
Since 2006, the family and friends of James McNaughton have gathered for an extremely successful benefit to honor and remember McNaughton’s life. McNaughton was a New York City police officer …
Fans of “Jersey Boys,” the monster smash musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, will get their request granted in The Gateway’s production for its 2023-2024 season. …
On my way home from going to see the musical “Nunsense,” at Studio Theatre Long Island’s Bayway Arts Center, it occurred to me that I had never seen a show before where all of the …
Expanding on its status as a landmark of the South Shore’s connection to the era of robber barons and American princesses, the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, in Great River (which, as of late, has …
Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Bay Shore on Wednesday, January 11 around 5:30 p.m., police …
On Thursday, Jan. 5, the West Islip School District presented their proposed capital reserve projects to the community at the board of education meeting. Before the presentation began, West Islip …
The first Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees meeting for 2023 was held on Tuesday, Jan. 3. The board heard Marco Homes’ application for the old Chase Bank and received community …
