Magic Fountain’s ice cream tastes noticeably different. And while as a frequent flyer, I have chocked it up to magic, destination, and my overall love for the cold stuff, the reporter in …
On July 11, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone signed into law a bill passed unanimously by the Suffolk County Legislature on July 5 requiring all police vehicles to be equipped with EpiPens, …
“Downtown Sayville has so much character to it. There is a certain charm to it as you walk Main Street. The buildings have that old vintage feel to it—brick buildings with brick stairs …
On Wednesday, July 12, the Parks Foundation of Islip Town broke ground on its first project—the Serenity Garden at Brookwood Hall, in East Islip. The Parks Foundation of Islip Town is an …
The glee that Ricky Chalifoux had as day camp sports leader when he was a teen at the Great South Bay YMCA spilled right out into his charges. He’d pitch a ball to help an unsure kid, or mix it …
Bring your poles and buckets to Gilbert Park for the annual Brightwaters Snapper Tournament! The tournament will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. There are plenty of fish caught, …
If you were to visit Walker Beach on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., you would be greeted by a gentle breeze, the sound of waves lapping on the shore, and a group practicing the meditative art of …
The Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees convened for an organizational meeting on Monday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m. The board discussed the issue of weeds in the village lakes. After the removal of …
On June 27, congressman Andrew R. Garbarino, who represents New York’s Second Congressional District, introduced The Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023. The legislation directs the U.S. …
On Tuesday, July 18, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone (D) and other local elected officials and stakeholders, held a press conference at the Snapper Inn, in Oakdale, to announce $25 million in …
Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that injured a police officer in Islip the morning of Sunday, July 16. A Third Precinct police officer …
On Thursday, July 13, the New York State Police responded to a call of skeletal remains found off the Southern State Parkway eastbound in the wooded area around exit 40 in West Islip. Around 7:15 …
Meet at the Fire Island Lighthouse on July 20 to watch as 130 participants take off from the Fire Island Lighthouse for the 5.5-mile open-water swim race from the Fire Island Lighthouse to …
The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, executive producers and managing partners; Evan Pappas, artistic director), Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue, presented …
If you grew up in New York, you know Walt Frazier. Older fans remember Frazier from his playing days with the New York Knicks when, as the team’s point guard, he helped lead the franchise …
Youth bowlers from East Islip Lanes qualified for National Junior Gold bowling tournament in Indianapolis. Bowlers from Bay Shore, Central Islip, East Islip and Islip towns are headed to compete for …
This summer, take advantage of the wide variety of exciting programs at your local library! From wholesome family movie nights to line-dancing instruction classes, libraries in the greater Islip area …
With the support of a grant from National Grid’s Project C community commitment initiative, United Veterans Beacon House is launching The Linen Closet to provide housewares and living supplies …
Long Island’s largest and longest-running four-day music festival will return this summer celebrating its 15th anniversary, presented by Island Federal and sponsored by Voodoo Ranger, on July …
Saturday, July 8, was a day full of serenity and sunshine for all who strolled through five beautiful gardens during The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet’s seventh annual Garden Walk: The …
