Despite the fact that Bach’s music was written centuries ago, performances of his music bring the musician to life in a way that mesmerizes all who listen. Two hundred and seventy-four years …
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-New York) announced the FY 2025 Executive Budget, which is proposed to make “significant investments to make New York more affordable, more livable and safer.” …
In anticipation of Brightwaters Art Council’s upcoming Business of Art Panel Discussion on Jan. 30, four brilliant local artists who make up the panel took the time to interview with the Islip …
Upon boarding a New York City subway, no one would expect to witness someone taking their last breaths at the hands of another passenger. Yet, that is exactly what happened on a northbound F train on …
When Stefan Hespeler learned the statistic that over 20 veterans and one active-duty military member are lost to suicide per day, he was astounded. Upon gaining this knowledge on April 2, 2016, a …
Since Wednesday, January 17, almost 300 Town of Islip residents reported to the Receiver of Taxes' Office that their property tax payment enclosed in the TOI preprinted envelope, due by January 10, …
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Shanti Felton, 20, of Virginia, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision, after …
A severe storm weathered through the night of Jan. 9 into the morning of Jan. 10, resulting in serious damage along the South Shore of Long Island. The strong winds and heavy rain from the …
During the monthly meeting of the Brightwaters Board of Trustees on Jan. 8, a public hearing was held to consider the adoption of Local Law X-2024 Amending Article V Zoning Chapter 128 Business …
Enjoying a swim in the pool seems to be a timeless hobby for people of all ages. But for residents of West Islip, the clock is ticking. The district’s indoor swimming pool facility has not had …
As president of Division Seven of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, America’s oldest Irish Catholic Fraternal Organization, Shawn O’Neill dedicates his life to living out the A.O.H motto: …
Did you know that Larry Mendelsohn, the owner of Islip Speedway and creator of the Demolition Derby, lived in the Town of Islip? As did Saul Bernstein, a Sayville High School track star who was …
Upon seeing someone jump into the Great South Bay in 20-or-30-degree weather, one might assume that that person lost a bet, or is not in a sound state of mind. Yet on Jan. 20, a determined group will …
A severe storm weathered through the night of January 9 into the morning of January 10, resulting in serious damage along the South Shore of Long Island. The strong winds and heavy rain from the …
Promising a more efficient county government and an administration “rooted in the values of hard work, personal initiative, and accountability,” Ed Romaine took the oath of office as …
Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine issued an executive order declaring that names of all public officials, including the Office of the Suffolk County Executive, are to be removed from all county …
By Grace Mercurio After being appointed during the Jan. 3 Organizational Town Board Meeting and taking his Oath of Office, Islip Town councilman Michael McElwee has been officially welcomed to …
The highly anticipated Bay Shore Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially set to take place on March 9 at 2 p.m. As always, a grand marshal is selected to lead the parade as it …
“Moving forward in 2024, I will continue to focus on further improvements in county parks, public safety and our bottom-line finances. Current initiatives include adding a Visitor’s …
Thomas Bernagozzi, a retired Bay Shore third-grade teacher, has recently been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing students under his care. Bernagozzi is facing felony charges of course of sexual …
