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 …

Did you know there is a picture-perfect flower farm hidden away in an East Islip backyard? Six years ago, Erin Dengeles Fielbig created Long Island Flower Farm, a cut flower garden and seed …

Last Wednesday afternoon, prior to a game vs. Kellenberg, three St. John the Baptist baseball legends were honored in a pregame ceremony at Buddy Corr Field. Logan O’Hoppe (No. 6), John …

East Islip and Islip boys on the St. Mary’s CYO basketball team became Long Island champions after defeating St. Thomas of West Hempstead on Saturday, March 23. Winning the Long Island Championship …

Suffolk County Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation filed a lawsuit against the Town of Islip in the Supreme Court of the State of New York in Suffolk County in January of this year for full tax …

Four thousand plastic Easter eggs littered the grass of Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters on Saturday, March 30, for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Families with their children arrived in droves to the …

Three generations of women passionate about art and literacy have come together to create the next big thing in the Islip community: the Crafty Crew. Started by high school English teacher and Islip …

Bayway Arts Center, a performing arts venue located in East Islip, hosts just about any genre of performance you can imagine. From concerts and theater productions, to dance recitals and corporate …

Students paraded up and down a fashion runway Saturday with an array of dresses and casual attire at Islip High School’s annual fashion show. Parent, Teacher, and Student Association …

Passing through downtown Bay Shore at night, the stellar marquee of the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts lights up the vibrant downtown atmosphere—and it is calling your name. The …

Did you know that the New York Philharmonic did not allow women to join until just over 50 years ago? In fact, the New York Philharmonic was the very last of the U.S.’s “Big Five” …

The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters is once again right around the corner. Hop on down to the scenic park for the free egg hunt on Saturday, March 30, at 3 p.m. With the …

No amount of gloomy weather or wind chill would have been able to keep attendees of the Bay Shore-Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade away from Main Street this past Saturday! Each step …

The Serenity Garden at Brookwood Hall in East Islip is shaping up to be a beautiful addition to the East Islip community, and beyond. Located on the grounds of Brookwood Hall, this one-acre …

With the temperature in the low 60s and a clear, sunny sky, this past Sunday was the perfect occasion to wear green, enjoy a cold beer with a friend, and flock to Main Street in East Islip for the …

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 …

In Bay Shore, a new retailer is joining the likes of Barnes & Noble, Target, and HomeGoods at Gardiner Manor Mall: Nordstrom Rack. The incoming business is scheduled to open this spring, and …

The Islip School District recently recognized numerous exceptional student achievements from fall and winter at the Night of Champions event, held during the board of education meeting. Elementary …