The men live in postindustrial Buffalo. They lost their jobs 18 months ago at the steel plant and can’t find work. Now what? It’s not as bleak as it seems. Because sometimes …
Nonprofit Beautifully Unique Inc. held a Bowling For A Cause fundraiser at the East Islip Lanes last Saturday, March 14. Community members and their families showed up for an evening of bowling to …
Music filled the air as The Cross Island Ensemble performed at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum on Sunday, March 15, presented by The Islip Arts Council. The concert was held free of charge, but …
When thinking about early strides for women’s rights, many people imagine suffragettes marching on Washington, D.C., and later earning the right to vote. But according to Suffolk County Community …
Stepping inside the train room of the Central Operating Lines Model Railroad Club in Bohemia, it’s not unusual for visitors’ jaws to drop in amazement as they become giants inside an elaborately …
The Brightwaters and Bay Shore communities gathered for a fundraising dinner at Captain Bill’s Restaurant on March 7 to celebrate grand marshal of the 2026 St Patrick’s Day Parade, Denise Gibson. …
The Great South Bay holds many tales, and this bayman had a lot to share. Brightwaters Historical Society had local clammer Steve Kuhn share his experiences fishing for over 50 years at the …
The East Islip Library hosted an Irish genealogy session on March 9, where Islip residents were given tips and tricks on how to uncover their own family heritage. Genealogy researcher and East …
East Islip held its 61st annual John P. Reilly Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 1. Islip locals gathered to watch the parade along Main Street. The grand marshal for the parade was Islip local …
The Islip Arts Council’s Speakeasy Soirée last Friday, Feb. 27, brought the Islip community together for a night of art, music, and the “forbidden.” Guests were encouraged to dress to …
At the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Parade on March 14 at 2 p.m., featuring live music and tons of community pride, Denise Gibson will help celebrate the event as grand marshal. Gibson was shocked 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 …
The Warped Tour Band played at the Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore last Saturday, Feb. 21. Local emos and pop-punk fans showed up to listen to them play some of the 2000’s best emo hits. …
The Suffolk County Black Nurses (SCBNA) held their annual Tea Party in East Islip last Friday, Feb. 21. Dedicated to mental health awareness, the association invited members to speak about their own …
The Suffolk County Courts continued their 2026 Black History Month celebration with a documentary film screening of “The Green Book: Guide to Freedom,” held in the Central Jury Room at the John …
Love will be in the air at local music ensemble Strings Attached’s upcoming concert, through both the subject matter of pieces and the admiration each member has for performing with one another. …
Coconut hooves and cockney accents are abound in CM Performing Arts Center’s production of “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” which opened on Saturday, Feb. 14. A fitting Valentine’s Day treat …
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Argyle Theatre’s production of “Newsies,” brought to you by artistic director Evan Pappas and father-son executive producers, Mark and Dylan Perlman, is a …
Love was in the air at the Islip United Methodist Church Valentine’s Day Classical Concert last Saturday. The Hoffman Chamber Ensemble played a variety of pieces for the night, including “Be My …
The Bohlsen Gallery at the East Islip Public Library is featuring the paintings of Long Island native Meghan Goparaju for the month of February. Goparaju is a landscape artist, often travelling …
