Politics

Over 2,000 demonstrators lined the streets outside of congressman Andrew Garbarino’s   office in Patchogue during a “No Kings” protest on June 14. The protest occurred …

The Brightwaters Village Board of Trustees put the power to extend term lengths and compensate trustees in the hands of its residents during the June 17 election. On the ballot this year, …

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) announced at a press conference on June 10 that all water the organization provides its customers, around 85 percent of the county, is in full compliance …

Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recently recognized   Jacob Zilberstein   on becoming the 116th Eagle Scout with Troop 205 at his Eagle Court of Honor at Timber Point Elementary School in East …

Two seats are up for grabs on the Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees, belonging to Trustee Thomas Zepf, who is not running for re-election, and incumbent candidate Trustee Patrick Fawcett. …

U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino recently made national headlines after missing a vote on President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which he …

The Town of Islip’s Economic Development department hosted a ceremony recognizing the importance of small businesses in our community and their ability to enrich the town’s cultural and …

The Senate recently passed S.1464, the so-called “Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.” Behind its friendly title lies a set of sweeping, burdensome, and costly …

The Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce held its third meeting of the year on May 27. The meeting was held at 7 p.m. at the Bay Shore–Brightwaters Public Library. It was held the day after the Bay …

An unwanted roller-skating rink could be coming soon to Central Islip, according to organizations Central Islip Vote and Islip Forward, which brought the matter to the attention of residents of the …

The Town of Islip held its first meeting of the month on May 13 at 2 p.m. The town board gathered at Town Hall along with residents who are still concerned about the proposed cannabis retailers in …

East Islip East Islip’s budget passed with a vote of 1,678 to 653. All propositions passed; Proposition 2 (Capital Reserve Fund) passed by a vote of 1,642 to 659, while Proposition 3 …

Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized Steven D. Gellar of West Islip at the second Jewish American Heritage Day celebration in Hauppauge as Suffolk County Jewish-American nominee for …

On Tuesday, May 20 from 6 to 9 p.m., East Islip residents will vote to fill one open seat on the East Islip Board of Education. Incumbent candidate Timothy Sassone and Dr. Nichelle Rivers are …

One seat is up for election on the Bay Shore Board of Education in 2025. The three-year term is being contested by incumbent Andrew A. Arcuri and Bay Shore alumna Sara Haugland. The election and …

This year, Brightwaters residents will not only vote for Board of Trustees candidates during the June 17 Village Election; residents will also vote whether or not to compensate them. Currently, …

On Saturday, April 26, members of the Bay Shore community gathered at Captain Bill’s to celebrate a major milestone: the 100th anniversary of the Bay Shore Fire Department Engine Company No. 1. …

On Wednesday, April 16, Brightwaters mayor John Valdini was honored to be sworn in as president of the Suffolk County Village Officials Association (SCVOA). SCVOA is a not-for-profit advocacy …

BY SAM DESMOND This past Saturday, April 19, protestors took to demonstrating in front of congressman Andrew Garbarino’s (R-2 nd District) office in Patchogue. Part of the …

The Easter bunny made its way to the Village of Brightwaters on April 19, just in time for the annual egg hunt and just one day before Easter. With the temperature reaching summer-like weather, it …

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