Kismet Coffee held its annual Puppy Day on March 23 in support of nonprofit organization Canine Companions, a service dog group dedicated to giving disabled adults, kids, and veterans greater …
The South Shore Hospital hosted the first ever “Thank a Lifesaver” event last Thursday, March 19. Bay Shore resident and heart attack survivor Keri Richards was invited back to reunite with …
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney recently announced that a Bay Shore man, 39, was found guilty of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, and related charges, after a jury trial …
Town of Islip officials recognized five women for their contributions to the community during the town board’s March 24 meeting. The Town of Islip recognized Irene Attanasio Munno, Carla …
The Bay Shore St. Patrick’s Parade marched through Main Street on Saturday, March 14, bringing with it shamrocks as far as the eye could see. Setting off at 2 p.m., the parade began at Saxon Avenue …
In her 2026 State of the Town address, Town of Islip supervisor Angie Carpenter laid out a vision for the municipality’s future, with a focus on the town’s comprehensive plan, along with …
The Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) hosted a webinar last Thursday, March 5, to discuss the impacts of toxic PFAS chemicals in New York, where scholars discussed their findings regarding …
The Brightwaters and Bay Shore communities gathered for a fundraising dinner at Captain Bill’s Restaurant on March 7 to celebrate grand marshal of the 2026 St Patrick’s Day Parade, Denise Gibson. …
The Great South Bay holds many tales, and this bayman had a lot to share. Brightwaters Historical Society had local clammer Steve Kuhn share his experiences fishing for over 50 years at the …
Redefine Meals will soon be expanding into the former Entenmann’s Factory located in North Bay Shore. Redefine Meals is a Long Island-based meal-prep company focused on fresh, nutritional …
The Islip Arts Council’s Speakeasy Soirée last Friday, Feb. 27, brought the Islip community together for a night of art, music, and the “forbidden.” Guests were encouraged to dress to …
At the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Parade on March 14 at 2 p.m., featuring live music and tons of community pride, Denise Gibson will help celebrate the event as grand marshal. Gibson was shocked by …
Long Island was just hit by a blizzard this past Sunday, Feb. 22., the likes of which haven’t seen in a long time. Snowfall began on Sunday night and continued into the next morning, accompanied by …
Heckscher State Park held their “Spy Through Parks” event on Feb 18, an educational program focusing on Long Island’s history. Families were encouraged to look for “secret messages” encoded …
The Warped Tour Band played at the Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore last Saturday, Feb. 21. Local emos and pop-punk fans showed up to listen to them play some of the 2000’s best emo hits. …
P.S. I Love You Day was celebrated by many local Long Island communities on Feb. 13 by dressing up in purple. The day comes annually on the second Friday of February, and is dedicated to …
The Islip Animal Shelter is holding a Valentine’s Special until Feb. 21. The shelter will have reduced adoption costs in the hopes that their animals meet their fur-ever home. For every animal …
With February marking the start of Black History Month, the Brightwaters Historical Society celebrated with a presentation on the history of the first fully paid professional Black baseball team, the …
Three Suffolk County businesses have received Empire Awards from New York State Sen. Monica R. Martinez. The businesses, all located within the Fourth Senatorial District, are: Dulce de Leche Bakery, …
During the Islip Town Board meeting, the only public speaker gave a three-minute speech to the town board. This was William Marquardt’s third time speaking to the town. It was on an issue he felt …
