East Islip said “Erin go Bragh!” as they held their 60th annual John P. Reilly St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 2. The event began at 2 p.m. on Main Street and made its way west, …
Get your sweet tooth ready, because Mr. Softee opened its doors to the public this past weekend on March 1. The new shop, located on Carleton Avenue in East Islip, marks the first physical location …
Last year, the John P. Reilly St. Patrick’s Day Parade in East Islip was the first beautiful day of 2024. Temperatures finally rose to the 60s and the event was by far the most attended in the …
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 …
\ The Town of Islip held its first official meeting of the year on Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Islip Town Hall. The board held an organizational meeting on Jan. 6, however this was the first meeting …
One of the most memorable aspects of art, whether it’s painting, sketching, singing, dancing, or anything in between, is its ability to bring people together, and that certainly held true this …
This cold winter, the Islip Arts Council (IAC) warmly welcomes you to enjoy six musical afternoons at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum during the annual winter concert series. Workers once cared for …
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 …
On the third Wednesday of every month, quilters of all ages and experiences gather at the Fitzpatrick Senior Center in East Islip. From 6:30 to 9 p.m., members meet to preserve the hobby of quilting, …
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, BFJ Planning held a community meeting on behalf of the Town of Islip at Town Hall West on the “TOI 360” comprehensive plan, which would set the tone and parameters …
In October, Islip Terrace couple Amanda Osnard and her husband Sebastien Osnard opened My Town’s Café in East Islip. The couple had their first date at Ralph’s Italian Ices, …
The tri-annual Long Island Restaurant Week is returning this month for Long Island foodies to explore local cuisine at a delectable price. The Winter edition will take place from Sunday, Jan. 26 …
The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale will be hosting a free book signing event on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. with acclaimed award-winning Suffolk County News journalist Sam Desmond. …
These photos were submitted by local photographer Paul Doran, of Patchogue.
East Islip pride stems not only from the camaraderie shared between neighbors, being proud to share a community with your fellow East Islipians, but also from the beauty of the community itself. …
Last Monday evening, the National Football Foundation hosted its first-ever photo shoot/media day at Brookhaven Town Hall, in Farmingville, for all the footballers that were recipients of merits for …
The East Islip High School chamber orchestra shared their holiday spirit with the public with a free winter concert at the Islip Arts Council in Bay Shore. The event took place on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. …
Before coming down our chimneys in the early hours of Dec. 25, Santa will be making his annual pit stop at Amvets Post 18 in East Islip on Dec. 21 for a delicious brunch. The Brunch with Santa …
The Bayport-Blue Point and East Islip varsity softball teams will be bringing some cheer to 25 disadvantaged youths from Bellport’s Outreach Outpatient Services. The two teams joined …
A heartfelt Christmas tradition, Santa Claus will be teaming up with local fire departments to ride through our neighborhoods in style—on the top of a firetruck— and say hello to all …
