This year, Brightwaters residents will not only vote for Board of Trustees candidates during the June 17 Village Election; residents will also vote whether or not to compensate them. Currently, …
The Teeny Awards Gala, presented by the Islip Arts Council, is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of high school theater students within the Town of Islip. The gala, modeled after …
On Wednesday, April 16, Brightwaters mayor John Valdini was honored to be sworn in as president of the Suffolk County Village Officials Association (SCVOA). SCVOA is a not-for-profit advocacy …
The Easter bunny made its way to the Village of Brightwaters on April 19, just in time for the annual egg hunt and just one day before Easter. With the temperature reaching summer-like weather, it …
As the weather warms, it’s important to follow doctor-recommended safety tips on how to effectively prepare your body prior to diving into golf, pickleball, softball or other warm-weather …
Are you looking for somewhere to donate unwanted clothes and household items? Look no further! For the fourth year, Brightwaters resident Mario Fiore is leading a donation drive to benefit cancer …
With the Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees voting to approve their 2025-2026 budget, residents can expect a slight increase in taxes, increased overnight security patrols, and repairs to the …
The Village of Brightwaters has released their tentative budget for the fiscal year June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026. Residents are invited to attend the public Budget Hearing held at Village …
Every year, little Easter Bunnies and spring chicks make their way to Wohseepee Park in Brightwaters to participate in a timeless tradition: the annual Easter egg hunt! Eager little ones will be able …
With Easter less than a month away, there are plenty of family-friendly activities planned for April. This year, Easter falls on April 20. If you’re looking to keep the kids busy or …
The Town of Islip recognized six members of the community in honor of Women’s History Month, which is celebrated March 1 to 31. The ceremony was held on March 11 at 2 p.m. at the Town of Islip …
The recent overwhelming support of Yankee Doodle Dandy’s and Dang BBQ in Islip hamlet has shown that when small local businesses are in need, Islip residents show up. To maintain the …
After some confusion over the content and meaning of advertisements, op-eds, letters, and editorials printed in all three of our publications, including the Long Island Advance, Suffolk County …
This past Saturday, March 8, the residents of the Bay Shore and Brightwaters communities braved the 15-mile-per-hour winds to celebrate the 22nd annual Bay Shore Brightwater’s St. …
ABOUT THE LEGISLATION The Lift Our Communities, Advertise Locally (LOCAL) Act, sponsored by New York State Sen. Monica R. Martinez and assemblymember Jen Lunsford, would establish a new $10 …
Innovative and Alternative Wastewater Treatment Systems are high efficiency replacements for outdated, conventional cesspools which are a major source of nitrogen pollution in Long Island’s …
Days after addressing her priorities for the state in her State of the State Address, Gov. Kathy Hochul released the 2025-2026 Executive Budget, which recommends a 4.75 percent increase in school …
When one thinks of activities on a cold winter morning, running into the Great South Bay is not often at the top of the list. However, this past Saturday morning, when temperatures were hovering …
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her annual State of the State Address on Jan. 14, with tax cuts, child care expansion, affordability, and safety among her top priorities heading into the new legislative …
This Saturday, Jan, 25, starting at 10 a.m., Operation Vest’s fourth annual 22° Run & Plunge will occur at Walker Park in Brightwaters. The rain-or-shine event will commence with …
