It was a picture-perfect homecoming for East Islip’s school community on Sept. 27. Smiling, red-clad marchers—including numerous East Islip High School clubs, honor societies, band …
The Pink by the Bay celebration in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month was held at the Bay Shore bandshell on Oct. 5. The event was a collaboration between Northwell South Shore University …
The Bay Shore–Brightwaters Public Library welcomed its new director, Andrew Story, at a “Farewelcome” ceremony on Sept. 19. Story has worked in libraries for 19 years, including 11 …
A petition to place trained, armed security personnel in every school in the Islip School District has prompted mixed reactions and polarizing discourse among parents. The petition calls upon …
The West Islip Chamber of Commerce held its annual Country Fair on Sept. 21, just one day before the autumnal equinox, at the West Islip Public Library grounds. Friends and family and locals stopped …
The Friends of Heckscher State Park, Bayard Cutting Arboretum Horticultural Society, Friends of Connetquot River State Park Preserve, and the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference are excited to …
A year after winning eight games and reaching the Suffolk Class AA boys soccer playoffs in 2024, East Islip is part of a new county alignment calling for single games against each of its 16 division …
Optimum, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, is proud to announce the start of its annual Hispanic Heritage essay contest across its service area. In honor of National …
Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse returns to The Gateway in Bellport on Friday, Sept. 26, and runs through Nov. 1. Have your senses jarred at Long Island’s No. 1 haunted …
East Islip has enjoyed four consecutive deep playoff runs in Suffolk Class AA girls soccer, including a county championship in 2021, and coach Ben Diallo is looking for the Redmen to be part of the …
Bay Shore celebrated its seventh year of SeaFest on Sept. 6 at the Bay Shore Marina. Despite the predicted wet weather, friends, family and locals stopped by from noon to about 4 p.m. to enjoy …
Bay Shore’s talent was on full display for attendees at the Twilight Market on Friday, Sept. 5. The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore has been holding the Twilight Market every …
The Bay Shore community wrapped up its summer season of Alive by the Bay last week on Aug. 19. It was the scheduled rain date after the first week was canceled on July 1 due to weather conditions. …
Catherine Brudi was a field hockey star at West Islip High School and since graduating in 2016, she’s now back helping other girls with their craft nearly a decade later. Brudi said she …
During the third week of the Summer Investigations program at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School in the West Islip Union Free School District, elementary students explored the theme “Under the …
Dr. Carly Gennaro, DO, from the NYU Langone primacy care physicians’ Oakdale office and mother of two boys under 4, recently spoke with the Long Island Advance to provide some tips for parents …
The Bay Shore-Brightwaters Historical Society has a list of speakers and events starting back up after Labor Day. Famous & Notable Brightwaters Residents Sept. at 7 p.m. at the …
If you’re looking for a wheel-y good time for a good cause, the Kiwanis Club of the Islip and Bay Shore’s Car Show and Family Fun Day will be held on Sept. 21. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., …
Despite the scorching heat, Bay Shore had a great turnout for its third week of Alive by the Bay, on July 29. After having to cancel the first week, locals were able to enjoy four different bands on …
A beloved, 25-year-long Brightwaters tradition brought summer fun to Wohseepee Park. People from all over the community stopped by on Sunday, Aug. 3, for the annual Mayor Joseph McNulty Ice …
