In recognition of Black History Month, the Bay Shore Historical Society will host “A Glimpse of Art and Culture: Talent Within Our Black Community” on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Bay …

Did you know that Larry Mendelsohn, the owner of Islip Speedway and creator of the Demolition Derby, lived in the Town of Islip? As did Saul Bernstein, a Sayville High School track star who was …

On Thursday, Nov. 16, members of the community met at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library to hear Keith Snedecor’s presentation on the Snedecor Inn through the years. Almost all the …

For more than 30 years, it was hard to turn on the radio and not hear a Burt Bacharach song. Working first with lyricist Hal David and later Carole Bayer Sager, who became Bacharach’s …

On the evening of Sept. 21, Seatuck water-quality scientist Maureen Dunn along with guest speakers spoke to a crowd of community members at the Bay Shore Historical Society’s monthly meeting, …

The Islip Public Library meeting room was already half filled with people streaming in, long before the start of the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet’s “Islip’s Bay …

This year is the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and as such, many towns and organizations are holding ceremonies and events to honor the lives lost. Below is a list of some local …

From hanging out at Levittown’s Village Green to cruising Manhasset’s luxe Miracle Mile shopping district, references to Long Island are sprinkled throughout Billy Joel’s lyrics. …

On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will present “Islip’s Bay Heritage.”  A moderator will be coordinating a panel of lifelong Islipians who have …

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 …