Long Island Music & Entertainment Center Hall of Fame hosted a screening of East Islip resident Richard Lichter’s debut documentary “Hello, My Name Is Blotto: The Movie!” on Feb 13. …
Forced to win four of its last five Suffolk League III games just to qualify for the Class AA girls basketball playoffs proved beneficial for youthful East Islip when it faced a double-digit deficit …
At the secret Central Intelligence Agency outpost, Base Alta, in Northern Norway, an agent takes charge investigating a terrorist organization with plans to strike New York City—but a CIA mole back …
With February marking the start of Black History Month, the Brightwaters Historical Society celebrated with a presentation on the history of the first fully paid professional Black baseball team, the …
Remember those menacing, scary Haunted House actors last fall? Michael Baker, who left The Gateway to head a family business in Florida a few years ago, was responsible for their gory menace. …
For over 125 years, the family of Harold “Harry” Stumme has worked as sailors, from the shores of Great South Bay to the distant seas of Europe and Asia. Stumme spoke to about two-dozen …
The Islip Arts Council is hosting an exclusive speakeasy soirée fundraiser at 1701 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore, on Feb 27. The event will kick off at 7 p.m., with guests attaining a secret password …
Find a way to get to 8-8 in Suffolk League III is the goal for a youthful East Islip girls basketball squad, which clings to playoff hopes following a difficult week featuring battles against each of …
The West Islip Symphony Orchestra will be performing a concert featuring ‘90s rock hits on Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. at Beach Street Middle School. The orchestra will be conducted by Paul Little, who has …
On Sunday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m., CM Performing Arts Center will have a production of “The Confession,” a one-act play written by the late Jon Rivera, a beloved actor and mainstay of the theater. As …
Bay Shore community members learned about the Nazi history in their own neighborhood at the Bay Shore Historical Society’s first meeting of 2026 on Jan. 15. The event was led by their guest speaker …
At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, the Island Symphony Orchestra will host its annual Bach Festival, a highlight of Long Island’s cultural calendar. The public is invited to enjoy an afternoon of …
The Brightwaters Historical Society strives to make history more accessible through monthly speakers, workshops, public events and exhibits at the public library. Throughout 2026, the organization …
Just because the holidays are over, doesn’t mean that the music is over, too. The Bayard Cutting Arboretum will be having its Winter Concert Salon Series starting next month. The series is …
Do early reminders of Valentine’s Day at supermarket displays bring stress while being single? Looking to meet the right one, or just someone with similar interests, even as friends? Certified …
After the recent installation of an Americans with Disabilities Act all-inclusive playground at Gardiner Park in Bay Shore back in August, there is more coming to the park. Suffolk County Legis. …
In his 29th season as East Islip boys basketball head coach, Rob Schwender is embracing the challenge of bringing an inexperienced group up to speed and make a playoff run in Suffolk League III. …
The East Islip Library held a reception for Richard Margolies’s art exhibit on Jan. 3. Margolies is a Valley Stream native and has been showcasing his art since his first student exhibit at the …
A photography exhibition will open up the new year at the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts (BAFFA) Gallery in Sayville. The show, “Chasing the Light,” features the work of local …
Turn the page—Suffolk County public libraries hit a record this year with four million digital checkouts. As reading gains additional popularity with kindles, 2025 was one for bookworms. The record …
