The American Ballet Studio in Bayport opened the “Emily Finn Performing Arts Space” on May 16 with a dedication show to benefit the Emily Finn Foundation, an up-and-coming nonprofit organization …

The community came together last Thursday, May 14, in support of Bethany Hospitality Kitchen at their Spring Fundraiser. For $80 a person, attendees were able to enjoy live music, raffles, a comedy …

Central Islip Calling all veterans! The Central Islip Memorial Day Parade Committee will be hosting its annual Memorial Day Parade on May 25 at the Central Islip Senior High School. The …

Hundreds of Long Islanders gathered around a 26-foot steel beam from the former World Trade Center at the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in West Sayville on May 4, to honor and remember the …

The West Brook Stream is slowly returning to its original habitat thanks to the efforts of Seatuck Environmental Association. On April 18, Seatuck held a “Phrag Pull” at West Brook in Connetquot …

By Joseph Caligiuri On April 18, East Islip faced off against Bellport in a Legacy softball game in honor of Laney McGowan. Starting at 11 a.m., the Islip community came together for not only …

LIAM-Foundation’s 10th annual Autism Awareness Crawl took place in Bay Shore last Saturday, April 4 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Throughout the day, the crawl visited participating bars such as Verde …

The Great Vigil of Easter was carried out at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on April 4. Proceedings commenced at 7:30 p.m., and it marks the concluding liturgy of the Great Three Days. Rev. Edwin …

Volunteers built nests for Great Gull Island’s native tern bird populations with the Seatuck Environmental Association on Sunday, March 29, at the Suffolk County Environmental Center. The event is …

The Town of Islip observed the National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Saturday, March 29, in honor of those who served. Pins from the U.S. Department of Defense were presented to each veteran during …

Kismet Coffee held its annual Puppy Day on March 23 in support of nonprofit organization Canine Companions, a service dog group dedicated to giving disabled adults, kids, and veterans greater …

The South Shore Hospital hosted the first ever “Thank a Lifesaver” event last Thursday, March 19. Bay Shore resident and heart attack survivor Keri Richards was invited back to reunite with …

Town of Islip officials recognized five women for their contributions to the community during the town board’s March 24 meeting. The Town of Islip recognized Irene Attanasio Munno, Carla …

In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Suffolk County Legislature honored local women for the work they do to better the county and community. One deserving woman is nominated from each of …

As Jane Smith* originally from Riverhead, was preparing to move with her three adult children to North Carolina due to affordability issues before Christmas last year, a heart attack suddenly sent …

East Islip held its 61st annual John P. Reilly Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 1. Islip locals gathered to watch the parade along Main Street. The grand marshal for the parade was Islip local …

The Suffolk County Black Nurses (SCBNA) held their annual Tea Party in East Islip last Friday, Feb. 21. Dedicated to mental health awareness, the association invited members to speak about their own …

West Islip offers sponsorship opportunities By Joseph Caligiuri Michael Mercurio is leading a movement to get military tribute banners for the West Islip community. Ordering is currently …

If there is anything that Joe and Susanne Pers would not do for the Bay Shore-Brightwaters community, it has yet to be discovered. Those that have had the pleasure of meeting Joe and Susanne …

The faces and names of over 100 victims of the opioid epidemic were memorialized on Dec. 29 in a beautiful tribute from The Purple Rock Project. A group of bereaved Long Island parents placed …