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 …
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, …
With five months to go until primary day in late June, three Democratic congressional candidates introduced themselves and outlined their stances on pressing issues to a packed house of voters at a …
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 …
The 2026-27 estimated aids for Suffolk County have been released, and with it are several increases to district budgets. They will be compared to the current 2025-2026 budget as to see the increase …
Suffolk County saw its largest snowstorm in four years on Jan. 25, with snow totals hovering around a foot during the day-long storm that also brought a period of sleet and lingering cold. …
A group of protestors continued to express their concerns and opposition regarding the proposed Battery Energy Storage System to be built in Hauppauge. On Jan. 16, members of the community gathered …
The Brightwaters Historical Society strives to make history more accessible through monthly speakers, workshops, public events and exhibits at the public library. Throughout 2026, the organization …
If there is anything that Joe and Susanne Pers would not do for the Bay Shore-Brightwaters community, it has yet to be discovered. Those that have had the pleasure of meeting Joe and Susanne …
The faces and names of over 100 victims of the opioid epidemic were memorialized on Dec. 29 in a beautiful tribute from The Purple Rock Project. A group of bereaved Long Island parents placed …
On Friday, Jan. 2, 14 judges in Suffolk County were sworn into office after their elections this fall in a special robing ceremony at the Touro Law Center in Central Islip. Hosted by the Suffolk …
One year ago this week, I graduated from New York University without a clue whether I’d find a job or if I’d ever be able to work in my dream role as a reporter. A few months later, in May …
Fleetwood Macked brought their ‘70s groove back with their performance of classic Fleetwood Mac songs on Dec. 27 at the Bolton Center in Bay Shore. The New York-based cover band has been touring …
As the calendar flips to the new year, local officials across the Town of Islip are reflecting on their 2025 accomplishments while setting new goals and outlining the resolutions they hope will shape …
Out with the old and in with the new; let’s all say goodbye to 2025. Now is a better time than ever to review the last 12 months. Here is to good health and prosperity in 2026! Here’s a …
The menorah lights shone extra bright on the final night of Hanukkah at the “Chanukah on Main Street” celebration featuring a giant ice menorah in Brightwaters last Friday, Dec. 21. The Islip …
