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 …
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 …
The fourth annual “All Boobs Matter” Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser was held at Jackson Hall American Bar and Grill in East Islip on Oct.1 under the direction of organizer and host chef, …
East Islip resident Paul Lucia pleaded guilty in court on Oct.13 to arson in the second degree. Lucia also pleaded guilty to arson in the third degree and two counts of criminal possession. …
Cars were lining up in East Islip last Saturday, Oct. 3, for Boy Scouts of America Troop 205’s car wash. The troop put in a full day’s work, starting at 9 a.m. and finishing at 2 p.m. Based …
East Islip field hockey is on a heater, and coach Chris Veit is looking for its current hot streak to continue for the duration of the regular season and into the Suffolk Class B playoffs. …
Long Island braved another storm last weekend when a nor’easter plowed its way through the island. Lasting from late Friday, Sept. 25 to midday on Sunday, Sept. 27, the storm had affected a large …
Islip Arts Council will be giving Islip residents a glimpse of ocean life with their upcoming Under the Sea Light & Art Festival. Postponed due to the nor’easter, the new date for the free …
There’s only a month until Election Day and your hometown newspapers will be publishing profiles on local races throughout October. Here’s what’s on the ballot across the South Shore of Suffolk …
“Not permitted, totally not allowed, banned. And just in case anyone doesn’t get the idea, we, too, are passionate and we, too, care about the residents of this town. And that’s precisely why …
PALI Coalition, alongside several other local organizations, held a community cookout in Heckscher Park last Saturday, Sept. 19. Starting at 2 p.m., all were welcome to mingle with local activist …
Save the Great South Bay held their annual Oyster Ball on the shore of Heckscher Park last Saturday, Sept. 12. Thrown as a fundraiser for the nonprofit, Save the Great South Bay’s (STGSB) …
As Peter Kletchka sang in honor of the victims, Islip Town once again remembered what happened just 25 years ago. The Town of Islip held the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park starting at 5 p.m. in …
Animal shelter hosts fashion show BY Joseph Caligiuri Dogs dressed to the nines hit the runway this past Sunday, Sept. 13, for Tula Kitchen’s Doggy Fashion Show. Held with the Town of …
The Exchange Ambulance of the Islips 5K is holding a virtual 5K from Sept 14 to Sept. 21. Runners are invited to then come together on Oct. 3 at 100 Carleton Avenue at 4 p.m. for a ceremony for the …
The arrival of September means back to school for Islip students. Between the rush of back-to-school shopping and making the bus, the back-to-school season could go by fast for many families. …
“We can make a positive impact on substance-use disorder, help save lives, and celebrate those who need to recover,” Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter shared at the commencement of Islip Goes …
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Children ages 8 to 16 have been learning water safety, lifesaving techniques, and how to use rescue equipment in Atlantique, Fire Island, in preparation for the New York State Level 1 Ocean Lifeguard …
The Islip Town Board recently passed town code chapter 68-761, an 18-month moratorium for the development of data centers, on Aug. 11. This decision follows a wave of backlash to these centers and …
