On Wednesday, July 12, the Parks Foundation of Islip Town broke ground on its first project—the Serenity Garden at Brookwood Hall, in East Islip. The Parks Foundation of Islip Town is an …
The glee that Ricky Chalifoux had as day camp sports leader when he was a teen at the Great South Bay YMCA spilled right out into his charges. He’d pitch a ball to help an unsure kid, or mix it …
The Islip Arts Council will be hosting a Veteran’s Wellness Exhibition sponsored by AARP. This exhibition will focus on bringing awareness to PTSD and other mental health issues associated with …
East Islip High School junior Vanessa Rossa recently passed U.S. Figure Skating’s Gold skating skills test, earning the prestigious honor of becoming a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist. The …
Bring your poles and buckets to Gilbert Park for the annual Brightwaters Snapper Tournament! The tournament will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. There are plenty of fish caught, …
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 …
“When a musician plays solo pieces of Bach, it is almost like you are seeing the inside of their musical soul,” shared music director of the Island Symphony Orchestra, Eric Stewart. …
Civil War veteran, Pvt. Frederick “Frank” Wright Jr., has been reposed in an unmarked grave at Oakwood Cemetery in Bay Shore for the past 134 years. Last weekend, only a week before …
Bay Shore’s beloved Boulton Center for the Performing Arts will be returning for an encore! Located at 37 West Main Street in the heart of downtown Bay Shore, the performing arts center was …
On Halloween evening, members of the Brightwaters community met at the Four Corners to walk down to Wohseepee Park. Although it was chilly outside, the cold didn’t dampen anyone’s …
West Islip pride was on full display during the school district’s homecoming festivities on Oct. 28. Kicking off with a homecoming parade, community groups and school organizations joined …
I still have yet to watch the last season of “Boardwalk Empire,” and it broadcast in 2014. There is a part of me that gets attached to a show like a new group of friends I’ve …
The undefeated Connetquot/East Islip girls varsity swimming and diving team claimed the League II title on Oct. 26. The team finished the dual meet season with an 8-0 record and won the League II …
On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Kiwanis Club of Islip-Bay Shore is hosting their Kiwanis Rocks Santa Brunch. The brunch will be held at the Amvets in East Islip. It will feature an all-you-can-eat buffet …
Out with the old and in with the new; let’s all say goodbye to 2023. Now is a better time than ever to review the last 12 months. Here is to good health and prosperity in 2024! …
This past weekend, people from all over Long Island came together to embrace a shared love that unites us all: music. From July 20 to 23, The Great South Bay Music Festival rocked Shorefront Park in …
The Bay Shore High School Alumni Association hosted their 2024 Hall of Fame Dinner, inducting 13 honorees into the 2024 Class on Tuesday, April 16. The elite Bay Shore High School Hall of Fame …
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As 2023 slowly comes to a close, Cordello Elementary students are looking forward to ringing in the New Year. Laura Indelicato’s art class created a Welcome 2024 banner that is on display to …
The American Legion Post 1738 Auxiliary will be hosting the tea on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m. at American Legion Post 1738, located at 340 Union Boulevard in West Islip. The event will feature …
Students in Islip High School art classes recently visited Stony Brook University to explore the different ways of experiencing art at the collegiate level. Fine arts director Michael Hershkowitz and …
