Suffolk County police arrested a woman for damaging a statue at an East Islip church on Wednesday, May 20. A woman damaged a statue of Jesus at St. Mary’s Church, located at 118 East Main St., …

Bay Shore The Bay Shore School District’s 2026-27 budget passed with a vote of 528 to 152. The incumbent candidates Guy Leggio and Louis Bettinelli both were re-elected to the Board of …

In the Section XI Suffolk County Class B League II varsity girls flag football quarterfinals, East Islip earned a road victory shutting out Sayville, 6-0. At Sayville last Friday, both teams came …

Unions, MTA reach deal after three days By Connor Patton For over three days, five unions representing over 3,500 workers at the Long Island Rail Road went on strike for the first time in …

The community came together last Thursday, May 14, in support of Bethany Hospitality Kitchen at their Spring Fundraiser. For $80 a person, attendees were able to enjoy live music, raffles, a comedy …

Central Islip Calling all veterans! The Central Islip Memorial Day Parade Committee will be hosting its annual Memorial Day Parade on May 25 at the Central Islip Senior High School. The …

After weeks of litigation regarding the legality of his opponent’s signatures collected for the June primary, Democratic congressional candidate Pat Halpin is set to become the party’s nominee …

Long Island Rail Road service might shut down entirely on Saturday, May 16, if LIRR unions go on strike. A coalition of unions said on Tuesday that they will continue talks with LIRR officials …

East Islip School District’s Board of Education Election is fast approaching on May 19th. In preparation for the election, we asked the candidates to submit a short bio as well as asking them why …

In celebration of the earth, the Islip Arts Council had their Eco Fair on May 2 at their gallery at the South Shore Mall. Artists and environmental groups alike gathered to highlight the earth and …

East Islip High School’s Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian are Liam Eichler and Angel Mai, respectively. The two students’ accomplishments was announced by Principal Anthony …

By Joseph Caligiuri On April 18, East Islip faced off against Bellport in a Legacy softball game in honor of Laney McGowan. Starting at 11 a.m., the Islip community came together for not only …

By TONY BELLISSIMO In capturing back-to-back Suffolk Class B boys lacrosse championships, East Islip has racked up plenty of massive victories under fifth-year coach Tom Zummo. And although …

Long before there was an east, west, central, and hamlet of Islip, there existed a village of only a few hundred people in the middle of England bearing the name Islip. Since the Nicoll …

Longtime East Islip girls lacrosse coach Steve Levy is optimistic that a playoff appearance is in the works this spring after the team fell just short in back-to-back seasons, including 2025 when …

Tick season is fast approaching here on Long Island, and with that comes the risk of diseases spread by these insects. West Islip Public Library invited Stony Brook Medicine clinical assistant …

Robert Mastrosimone, an East Islip native, played collegiate hockey at Boston University and Arizona State University and is currently playing hockey professionally for the Charlotte Checkers, the …

The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts Chorus welcomed spring with their program “Peace & Joy Through Music,” at the Bayport United Methodist Church on March 29. From songs in Spanish and …

Volunteers built nests for Great Gull Island’s native tern bird populations with the Seatuck Environmental Association on Sunday, March 29, at the Suffolk County Environmental Center. The event is …

It’s practically unheard of when a high school sports team returns its entire starting lineup from a championship season, but that’s the case with East Islip softball this spring. Coach …