The Islip Fire Department announced that 28 year veteran and Ex-Chief William P. Moon II suffered a critical injury in a training evolution while on duty with FDNY Rescue 2, and is not expected to …
On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Friends of Connetquot State Park got together to decorate the historic former South Side Sportsmen’s Club for the holidays. On hand at the get-together were Friends of …
On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the East Islip community gathered for the annual tree lighting at Craig B. Gariepy Memorial Park at the intersection of Lowell and Connetquot avenues. Despite the drizzles from …
At the monthly town board meeting for the Town of Islip held on Tuesday, Dec. 13, the board passed a resolution adopting Local Law No. 7 of 2022 with an amendment to Chapter 8 of the Islip Town Code, …
The Town of Islip Planning Board held a meeting on Nov. 30, during which they heard several applications from Bay Shore. The first Bay Shore application was for a site located at 62 West Main …
The Bay Shore fall cheerleading squad held its Senior Day to recognize the students that will be graduating and leaving the team this year. Best of luck to all the seniors!
There are two local menorah lightings taking place soon, with the first being the annual Chanukah on Main Street event at the top of the canal in Brightwaters on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m. This …
You may have seen this image. Its background story is so relevant to share this year. Who we are as a Jewish people, shouldn’t be defined by what others think or say about us. But …
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application and Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan from Fifth XNY, LLC for the site at 1612 …
Town of Islip staff played Santa Claus recently helping the Salvation Army load gifts for 60 “angels” into its sleigh, to be distributed among families and placed under Christmas trees …
It’s been over 100 years since Long Island Rail Road service experienced as large of an upgrade as the upcoming Grand Central Madison that will connect LIRR riders to the eastside of Manhattan. …
Even soaking rain and gale winds couldn’t keep shoppers away from the annual St. Mark’s Christmas Bazaar held this past Saturday, Dec. 3. They came in droves to buy toys, ornaments, …
Chanukah is around the corner and for the ninth year, Chabad of Islip will be hosting Chanukah on Main Street at the Brightwaters Canal. The free community event will feature a giant ice menorah …
On Friday, Dec. 2, the Town of Islip hosted a free drive-through screening of the holiday classic “The Santa Clause” at Brookwood Hall. The event, sponsored by Good Samaritan University …
Light the Night has become a treasured tradition for many communities as a way to celebrate togetherness and unity. The event has residents place luminaries outside their homes. When the whole …
The Brightwaters Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 5. The board voted to appoint Sal Puccio as associate village justice. Mayor John J. Valdini said that Village …
East Islip High School senior Kate Alexander recently signed a national letter of intent to play soccer for West Chester University in Pennsylvania next fall. Her major is undecided. A forward, …
Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11. The federal holiday is a day to pay respect to those who have served our nation. One such veteran is Matt Simoni. Simoni served four tours in the Navy from 2006 to …
With many iterations, origin stories, and sequels, “The Wizard of Oz” has its own world of fan fiction, but nothing beats the original score and story of the 1939 classic. The CM …
On Saturday, Nov. 26, the Village of Brightwaters held their annual Christmas tree lighting at the top of the canal. Brightwaters mayor John Valdini said that the event drew a record crowd and that …
