Model train club to host holiday open houses

The club behind Bohemia’s model train city, Central Operating Lines, will be hosting multiple free holiday open house events over the next month, with special visitors and a toy drive for local …

Paws of War in Heckscher Park

Paws hit the trails in East Islip for a good cause. Nonprofit Paws of War held their Paws For Freedom 5K Run and Walk with the help of hosts Knights of Columbus Sunrise Council 6607. Proceeds from …

SPORTS

Playoffs within grasp for East Islip

It’s been a pretty solid year in terms of results for East Islip boys soccer, which not only seeks a third-straight trip to the Suffolk Class AA playoffs but also postseason success after a pair of …

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BAFFA Gallery seeks your old photographs

Have a photograph of a local main street from childhood? Or a park that’s changed or stayed the same over the years? Whatever the subject is, the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts is looking for …

The Town of Islip celebrates Italian Heritage Month

The Town of Islip recently celebrated Italian Heritage Month. For consistently improving the quality of life of those around them, the town board awarded five members of the Italian community that …

ELECTION COVERAGE

Meet the candidates for NY’s Second Congressional District

Incumbent U.S. Rep Andrew Garbarino is facing a challenge from former Suffolk County executive and Democrat Pat Halpin in this November’s election. The second congressional district covers South …

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By Joseph Caligiuri The West Islip Symphony Orchestra is kicking off their 2026-27 season with their Fall Concert, “Magic Flutes.” Performing on Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. at Udall Road Middle …

West Islip rallies for playoff spot

Three straight shutout defeats between Sept. 29 and Oct. 3 left practically no margin for error in terms of West Islip field hockey’s playoff chances with a record of 4-7 in Suffolk Division 2 and …

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Two candidates are running for N.Y. State Assembly District Seven, which is open as incumbent Jarett Gandolfo seeks a State Senate seat. Republican and Conservative Party candidate DawnMarie Kuhn is …

Islip girls soccer (8-3-1) in contention

Behind two of Suffolk County’s leading scorers and consistency in the defensive zone, Islip once again figures to contend for the Class A girls soccer title a year after earning the tournament’s …

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