Mario Fiore first heard about Empire State Ride a few years ago when he read a news article about a different cyclist completing it. “When I retired, I read an article about a gentleman …
Remembering a cheerful soul It is likely that every person in the East Islip and Islip Terrace community was touched by Heather McNamara in some way. The 22-year-old EMT for The Exchange …
The annual Run to The Pump 5K Run, Walk and Hangout in Brightwaters returned on Saturday, July 20. Proceeds raised from the event benefit the members of the Bay Shore Engine Company No. 1. The …
Whoever said a dog is a man’s best friend never saw the bond between 12-year-old Keegan and Patience VII. Keegan King graduated from Canine Companions training camp in April with her service …
Steven Niciforo plays the bass in the band Kool Spektrum, a group of fellow musicians that play classic rock covers, who, like Niciforo, are also on the autism spectrum. The band often plays at Rock …
Each summer, United Veterans Beacon House hosts a barbecue for veterans living in its 52 residences—along with any veteran anywhere that likes good food, entertainment, and the camaraderie of …
Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Ryan, a native of Islip Terrace, serves the U.S. Navy at Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFB) Bangor. Ryan is a 2012 graduate of East Islip High School. The …
People everywhere enjoy historic markers, from roadsides and parks to historic sites, or even their own neighborhoods. Markers help to educate the public, encourage pride of place, and promote …
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, …
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 …
Around noon on June 1, in front of the Dunton Inn in East Patchogue, 77-year-old Marine veteran Roger Fonnest walked straight down the middle of South Country Road with his head held high. With …
Across the South Shore, our communities were united in solemn remembrance on Memorial Day as we reflected and appreciated the members of the Armed Forces—and their families—who made the …
Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine announced today that two Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) 911 dispatchers provided guidance and assistance to two families prior to the …
During the recent Islip Town Board meeting, held on Tuesday, May 14, the town board voted to symbolically rename Franklin Street and Webster Road in Islip to “FF Billy Moon’s Way.” …
Memorial Day, a federal holiday that falls on Monday, May 27 this year, is a somber day to honor those fallen heroes who died while serving our country. Many towns, villages, and organizations in the …
Family and friends recently gathered to congratulate Christopher George Dopfel and Ruelin Man-Martinez of Boy Scout Troop 205 on their recent joint Eagle Scout Court of Honor. At the ceremony, …
On Saturday, April 20, court officers from the 10th Judicial District, Suffolk County, volunteered at the annual Prom Impact drive hosted by the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD). The SCPD …
East Islip residents and runners from far and wide flocked to the East Islip Marina Park on April 28 for the 19th annual EJ Autism Jigsaw Run / Walk. Hosted by the nonprofit EJ Autism Foundation, …
Sometimes, a calling, soft at first, has to build up momentum and just… trumpet. Fr. Edwin Beckham was installed officially this week at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, in Islip, as …
When East Islip resident Bea Huste-Petersen learned that her sons Jack and Eric had autism nearly 20 years ago, she did not know what to make of it. At the time, the developmental disorder was not as …
