The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale will be hosting a free book signing event on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. with acclaimed award-winning Suffolk County News journalist Sam Desmond. …
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet were the recipients of a 2024 Challenge Grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. This Grant provides matching monies up to $10,000 to …
After 16 years, South Shore native and former Brookhaven Free Library director Jamie Papandrea has begun a new chapter of her career as director at West Islip Public Library. Papandrea grew up …
A crowd gathered at the Islip Arts Council at the South Shore Mall on Dec. 14 as the West Islip Symphony Orchestra put on a holiday concert just 10 days before the start of the holiday season. …
Patchogue-Medford basketball players were taunted on Friday, Dec. 6, during the varsity boys basketball game held at West Islip High School. According to the Pat-Med School District, players …
Before coming down our chimneys in the early hours of Dec. 25, Santa will be making his annual pit stop at Amvets Post 18 in East Islip on Dec. 21 for a delicious brunch. The Brunch with Santa …
West Islip native Daniel Penny was acquitted earlier this week on criminal negligence charges. Jury deliberations began last week for the Penny trial which was being held in a lower Manhattan …
A heartfelt Christmas tradition, Santa Claus will be teaming up with local fire departments to ride through our neighborhoods in style—on the top of a firetruck— and say hello to all …
Local fire districts held their annual elections for the five-year term of commissioner at their fire headquarters on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The results are as follows: East Islip Among those running …
In 2010, Suffolk County’s red-light camera program was authorized under New York State legislation, which allowed counties to install automated traffic enforcement systems. Through the …
Local fire districts will hold their annual elections for commissioner on Tuesday, Dec. 10. They will remain as commissioner for a five-year term. Only those registered with the Suffolk County Board …
The breakout number, “Let Yourself Go,” at the start of Gateway’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical,” with the cast and ensemble, is a gorgeous, rousing …
With the holidays around the corner, it is a good idea to get a head start on your holiday gift shopping. Instead of making purchases at large corporate businesses, consider visiting your small …
Each year, after Thanksgiving, everyone gets into the holiday spirit. This year, the Town of Islip has some festive events going on next month to help you get into a holiday groove. To start off …
Former congressman Lee Zeldin is President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the EPA, a surprising choice to some local environmentalists who hope the Suffolk County native will prioritize the …
Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized Linda Florido with Medicaid – Smithtown Undercare as July 2024 Employee of the Month with …
On Nov. 12, the Suffolk County Legislature passed the proposed 2025 budget from the county executive’s office. Legislator and deputy presiding officer Steven J. Flotteron (11th District) …
The Town of Islip held another budget meeting on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Town Hall in Islip. The meeting was a follow-up from the Nov. 7 meeting, where the discussion of the capital budget was …
From art shows to cosplay contests, the Islip Arts Council has been an integral part of the community. For 50 years, it has been dedicated to leadership, advocacy, and excellence in the arts. This …
Just two days before Veterans Day, the American Legion Rusy-Bohm Post 411 sponsored its first-ever resource fair in support of veterans, service members, and their families. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., …