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.” …

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 …

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 …

Legis. Steven J. Flotteron was honored to recognize some of this year’s Boy’s State and Girl’s State participants at The Annual Awards Night hosted by American Legion Post 1738. …

Islip Arts Council (IAC) has joined forces with Women Sharing Art Inc. (WSA) to host a special dual exhibition in the IAC gallery in honor of Women’s History Month. Both the IAC “What Was …

With September rapidly approaching, the first day of school will be here before we know it. Students and teachers alike are thrilled to return to their classrooms and catch up with familiar faces …

Town supervisor Angie Carpenter, members of the Islip Town Board, along with planning commissioner Ela Dokonal and IT director Doug Miller, are pleased to announce the soft launch of the …

The West Islip Chamber of Commerce welcomed new business Alluring Age Anti-Aging and Wellness Center, located at 400 Montauk Highway, Suite 106. Alluring Age is a dedicated center focused on …

With the backdrop of the South Shore a window-view away, an array of biologists, council members, financial consultants, farmers, a town mayor, and citizens gathered at The View in Oakdale for some …

As objective and independent news writers and editors, we have an imperative to cover the issues most important to the people of southern Brookhaven. Every day, our team is on the ground questioning …

“Think of the 135 remaining hostages who are sitting in darkness on this holiday of light. We need to be their light,” said Rabbi Shimon Stillerman. Despite the wind and the rain …

With the winter season quickly approaching, homeowners are turning on their heat and lighting up the fireplace. However, carpenter, construction worker, and longtime chimney cleaner Joseph Whaley, …

While the magic of the holiday season is upon us, this time of year can be difficult for families struggling financially. With the holiday season of giving well underway, consider lending a hand to …

On Tuesday, Dec. 12, fire districts throughout the Town of Islip held their annual elections. The candidates in each fire district who received the most votes were elected fire commissioner for that …

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a West Islip house fire that killed two brothers and injured their parents this morning, Saturday, November 4. …

Bayview Elementary School in West Islip kicks off PARP with Dr. Seuss. PARP is a NYS PTA program and stands for Pick A Reading Partner. The PARP program is designed to promote the love of reading in …

When East Islip resident Bea Huste-Petersen learned that her sons Jack and Eric had autism nearly 20 years ago, she did not know what to make of it. At the time, the developmental disorder was not as …

The annual Spring East Islip Craft & Gift Fair is back! Held outdoors on the East Islip District Grounds, exhibitors will be selling handmade and self-designed crafts, along with great gifts and …