Remembering a cheerful soul It is likely that every person in the East Islip and Islip Terrace community was touched by Heather McNamara in some way. The 22-year-old EMT for The Exchange …

The Great South Bay Music Festival returns to Shorefront Park in Patchogue on July 18-21. It’s the 16th year for the popular event, which this year includes headliners Jim Messina, Yes …

Since 2018, the Islip School District has implemented the departmentalization model for the fifth-grade class. Fifth graders at Commack Road Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School have …

166 W. Main Street is the quintessential location for a restaurant. Positioned on the outskirts of East Islip close to the Islip hamlet border, the two-story building is a quick drive away from both …

On June 25, the Class of 2024 walked onto Sal Ciampi Field at Boomer Esiason Stadium as high school students and departed ready to start the next chapter of their lives. The ceremony was kicked …

East Islip High School’s Class of 2024 dressed to impress for a night to remember for their senior prom. Held at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point, the seniors celebrated the culmination of their …

For the past 40 years, East Islip residents and ice cream fanatics alike have loved going to Pam’s Ice Cream Shoppe. With the large “Tuesday 2-for-1 on sundaes” sign printed onto …

During the recent West Islip Chamber of Commerce meeting, district attorney Ray Tierney made a special appearance, sharing the initiatives and strides made by the District Attorney’s Office and …

The first movie Lawrence Wolff remembers seeing was “The Sound of Music.” It was a class trip from Our Lady of Peace Elementary School to a movie theater in Lynbrook. Wolff was 8 or …

Around noon on June 1, in front of the Dunton Inn in East Patchogue, 77-year-old Marine veteran Roger Fonnest walked straight down the middle of South Country Road with his head held high. With …

During the public portion of the Tuesday, May 14 Islip Town Board meeting, a concern brought forward by Central Islip resident Elvin Fuentes stood out above the rest. Fuentes, who is a director …

As the Class of 2024 gets ready to toss up their caps, friends and family of the almost-graduates are getting ready to celebrate their monumental achievement. Consider gifting your graduate a special …

Across the South Shore, our communities were united in solemn remembrance on Memorial Day as we reflected and appreciated the members of the Armed Forces—and their families—who made the …

Sixteen East Islip High School seniors recently signed national letters of intent to continue their sports careers at the college level. The students were recognized at a May 14 ceremony hosted by …

East Islip East Islip’s budget passed with 951 votes yes, and 309 votes no.  Additionally, Proposition 2, for the establishment of a capital reserve fund, was passed by a vote of …

Not many 77-year-olds would be willing to embark on a 22-mile walk, and likely no one of any age could organize and participate in a 22-mile walk with as much vigor and enthusiasm as Roger Fonnest. …

Islip High School Islip High School’s Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian are Jaci Narducci and Erica De Lapi, respectively. Narducci, who earned a 105.08 weighted GPA, is an …

Family and friends recently gathered to congratulate Christopher George Dopfel and Ruelin Man-Martinez of Boy Scout Troop 205 on their recent joint Eagle Scout Court of Honor. At the ceremony, …

If you visited the East Islip Marina Park on Sunday, you may have noticed a sea of pink at the East Islip Marina beach volleyball courts. For the second year in a row, Side Out Volleyball League …