On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed an act establishing an official flag for the new nation. The resolution stated, “Resolved, that the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, …
If you were to visit Walker Beach on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., you would be greeted by a gentle breeze, the sound of waves lapping on the shore, and a group practicing the meditative art of …
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 …
Bay Shore School District’s proposed budget this year is $194,639,180. This is a 7.4 percent Increase from last year. The tax levy amount is $115,360,073. This results in a 0 percent …
The Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees convened for an organizational meeting on Monday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m. The board discussed the issue of weeds in the village lakes. After the removal of …
“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. …
The estimated annual increase in school taxes for the average homeowner in the East Islip School District is $108. The budget calls for a 0.81 percent spending increase and an …
On June 27, congressman Andrew R. Garbarino, who represents New York’s Second Congressional District, introduced The Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023. The legislation directs the U.S. …
A New York woman has tragically died after eating improperly labeled cookies that contained undeclared peanuts. The cookies were sold by Stew Leonard’s stores in Danbury and Newington, Conn., …
Last week, the West Islip Board of Education voted to adopt the budget for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. The budget vote for district residents will be on Tuesday, May 16, from 7 a.m. to 9 …
On Tuesday, July 18, Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone (D) and other local elected officials and stakeholders, held a press conference at the Snapper Inn, in Oakdale, to announce $25 million in …
Letter carriers seem to be unsung heroes—they provide an essential service, yet often go unnoticed or underappreciated. But not Matt. The Brightwaters community has rallied behind …
There are two candidates running unopposed on the school board in East Islip School District for the election on May 16: Christopher Zachry, current board of education president, and Jessica Ciampi. …
On June 6, AJCE Corp was awarded the contract to begin the removal of the separated shotcrete panels and brick rubble located on the northeast side of the lighthouse terrace. “We are excited …
Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that injured a police officer in Islip the morning of Sunday, July 16. A Third Precinct police officer …
There are two candidates, both running unopposed, for two open seats in Bay Shore Schools for the election on May 16: Running for reelection uncontested are Guy Leggio and Louis R. Bettinelli. There …
On Thursday, July 13, the New York State Police responded to a call of skeletal remains found off the Southern State Parkway eastbound in the wooded area around exit 40 in West Islip. Around 7:15 …
Some people were born to be doctors, lawyers, artists, or athletes, and some animals were born to be therapy animals—comforting strangers, building community, and bringing joy to all they …
Dr. Chris Gobler, of Stony Brook University's Gobler Laboratory, met with Citizens Campaign for the Environment and the Nature Conservancy earlier today at Mascot Dock in Patchogue Village to debrief …
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 …
