Hometown Heroes

A special screening took place at the Brightwaters-Bay Shore Public Library last week featuring award-winning film “Walk With Frank.” Made by Bay Shore local Frank Romeo, the film catalogues his …

The  Long Island Advance  is once again asking the residents of our community to identify this year’s candidates our “Inspiration Award.” Candidates for the award should include …

Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recently recognized Jake Slayback on achieving Eagle Scout with Troop 95 at his Eagle Court of Honor at the West Islip Fire Department. Jack’s Service Project, earning …

Ghouls and goblins took the stage at the Bay Shore United Methodist Church’s Ca”BOO”ret last weekend. From spooky classics to more modern anthems, the Halloween concert brought a variety of …

The Town of Islip recently celebrated Italian Heritage Month. For consistently improving the quality of life of those around them, the town board awarded five members of the Italian community that …

Moments before firefighters from the West Sayville Fire Department set the Shadom ablaze, cries of “put down the burgers” and “light the boat” could be heard over the heightening murmurs …

A short film depicting the life and courage of FDNY firefighter John McNamara, of Blue Point, who died of 9/11-related cancer in 2009, made its Long Island debut last weekend at the New York Long …

On a cool and sunny Sunday morning, hundreds of friends, family members, and neighbors of the late Emily Finn ran and walked around West Sayville to raise money for domestic violence awareness, just …

The fourth annual “All Boobs Matter” Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser was held at Jackson Hall American Bar and Grill in East Islip on Oct.1 under the direction of organizer and host chef, …

Bay Shore’s Kismet Coffee welcomed nonprofit Canine Companions for a “Paws & Pours: Yappy Hour” event last week. CEO of Canine Companions Paige Mazzoni was the honored special guest of the …

Cars were lining up in East Islip last Saturday, Oct. 3, for Boy Scouts of America Troop 205’s car wash. The troop put in a full day’s work, starting at 9 a.m. and finishing at 2 p.m. Based …

As Peter Kletchka sang in honor of the victims, Islip Town once again remembered what happened just 25 years ago. The Town of Islip held the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park starting at 5 p.m. in …

The Exchange Ambulance of the Islips 5K is holding a virtual 5K from Sept 14 to Sept. 21. Runners are invited to then come together on Oct. 3 at 100 Carleton Avenue at 4 p.m. for a ceremony for the …

“We can make a positive impact on substance-use disorder, help save lives, and celebrate those who need to recover,” Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter shared at the commencement of Islip Goes …

Each week, like clockwork, a dedicated team of production workers piece together the stories that make up the Islip Bulletin, Suffolk County News, and Long Island Advance. For nearly 20 years, …

The Islip Terrace Fire Department hosted their Heather’s Helpers 5K last Saturday, Aug. 22. Kicking off at 9 a.m. sharp, the race started on Beaver Dam Road and finished at the Islip Terrace Fire …

Children ages 8 to 16 have been learning water safety, lifesaving techniques, and how to use rescue equipment in Atlantique, Fire Island, in preparation for the New York State Level 1 Ocean Lifeguard …

How does a relatively unassuming local Long Island neighborhood restaurant become a worldwide “foodie” destination?  It all started with the charismatic Chef Mike, Michael Landesberg, …

For Glenn Usdin, photography isn’t just a hobby or job, but a tool to preserve decades of firefighting history and knowledge around the New York metro area and beyond. Usdin recently hosted a …

A recent conversation among friends with former Islip Town councilman Chris Bodkin touched on the tragic loss in WWII of U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Boyd Kime. A Suffolk County News article from May …

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