The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species and if the public sees them, they should kill them. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the spotted lanternfly …
“Hurricane Sandy destroyed the first level of our house. We spent a lot of time and money redoing the whole house and raising it. So we thought once that was done, we were safe,” said …
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) interim commissioner Sean Mahar announced the adoption of regulations to implement a black bass (largemouth bass and smallmouth bass) …
The author served from 2000-2010 as CEO of SCWA Recently, my Instagram feed has been dominated, almost daily, by a company that sells whole-house water filtration systems. The company is telling …
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Islip has sat on Montauk Highway, just across from the start of Route 111, since the 1800s, and has long been a fixture in the community. The church’s …
Save The Great South Bay is a local environmental nonprofit whose mission is to restore water quality in the Great South Bay for current and future generations to enjoy. The organization partners …
With Election Day less than three months away, ballot propositions in Suffolk County have yet to be finalized, but sewage funding and an equal protection amendment could appear. Suffolk County …
On Monday, Aug. 5, the Village of Brightwaters Board of Trustees held an open public discussion regarding ongoing irresponsible fishing practices on the lakes and increasing vegetation, erosion, and …
The Bay Shore Garden Club’s roots have been growing strong and deep for 95 years. All are welcome to celebrate the monumental occasion at the anniversary luncheon at Captain Bill’s on …
On Sunday, July 14, Fire Island National Seashore lifeguards made over a dozen rescues and swimmer assists near the Sailors Haven and Barrett Beach locations. Two- three-foot waves with light …
Save the Great South Bay will be holding their first annual Oyster Ball to be hosted by Phil and Victoria Boyle, Kevin McCaffery, Danielle Campbell, Stephanie Racanelli, Gregg and Mitchell Rechler, …
Members of the Manetuck Elementary School community in the West Islip Union Free School District gathered together to celebrate the release of two rehabilitated seals returning back to the waters at …
A community meeting turned rowdy, with over 100 West Islip residents attending to share their opinions about construction of a proposed cell tower in their hamlet. The proposed 102-foot monopole …
On July 1 of 2014, the Where Angels Play Foundation, public officials, and countless volunteers from West Islip united to build a new park at West Islip Beach in memory of Madeleine Hsu, a 6-year-old …
The graduating Class of 2024 of Bay Shore High School and Islip High School celebrated both of their proms in spectacular fashion on June 25. While Bay Shore students strutted down the red carpet …
Legislator and deputy presiding officer Steven J. Flotteron (LD-11) and Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) executive director Adrienne Esposito were joined by Cameron Engineering on June 17 …
During the public portion of the June 11 Islip Town Board meeting, West Islip residents of Eaton Lane solemnly urged the town board to mend an ongoing flooding problem by updating the street’s …
Compiled by Grace Mercurio Suffolk County Police Department acting commissioner Robert Waring joined members of the Marine Bureau and family members of Officers Brian Dwyer and Matthew Wargas, …
In recent years, fishing on the lakes in the village has increased significantly, and evidently, some people forgot to pack their safe fishing practices in their tackle boxes. On Father’s …
Islip Town residents brought forth a variety of different comments and concerns during the public speaking portion of the recent Islip Town Board meeting, held on June 11 at Town Hall. During …
