Hometown Heroes

A fire broke through an Islip favorite in the early morning of Nov. 12. Around 7:30 a.m., the Islip Fire Department was notified of a fire at The Harp & Hound, located on Main Street in Islip. …

Each year, our papers recognize the volunteer work of outstanding local residents and organizations. These are the folks who work diligently and passionately on community and charity work without …

Despite the wind and falling snow, it was a warm celebration in Islip Town Hall Veteran’s Park for World War II veteran David C. Palmer’s 100th birthday on Nov. 11. Joined by local …

The Harp & Hound on Islip’s Main Street held a Football Fundraiser in collaboration with Islip Food for Hope last Sunday. As Thanksgiving approaches, having a full meal is something that …

An air of patriotism, reverence, humility and honor filled Captain Bill’s Restaurant and Catering on Nov. 5. The 14th annual Salute Independence awards ceremony was once again hosted by Canine …

At this critical time, when 30,000 Long Island federal workers are without paychecks and 160,000 Long Islanders have just lost their SNAP benefits, feeding the food insecure on Long Island is more …

Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter joined students, teachers, veterans and community members at Bayview Elementary School on Nov. 6 for the school’s annual “ Salute to Veterans” …

Suffolk County police Third Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man in East Islip on Thursday, Nov. 6. Xavier Angulo Espinoza was driving a garbage truck …

Suffolk County district attorney Raymond A. Tierney, together with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, announced charges against six individuals for allegedly operating together in a …

On Oct. 19, the hospice team at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk hosted Camp Hope at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead. Camp Hope is a free, full-day event designed to support children grieving …

The Town of Islip IDA has voted to grant up to $5.1 million in tax breaks for the construction of the incoming Benchmark Senior Living facility in East Islip. The 4.27 acre property is currently home …

This Halloween season, treat your children to a graciously ghoulish original theatrical production at the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip, “Boo! A Musical Adventure.” From the Our …

St. John’s Greek Church in Blue Point will be hosting a Gyro Day event on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. Customers can pick up or eat in at the church’s Community Center. The event is …

Gen. John Thomas Digilio is a distinguished military leader and public servant whose career spans over three decades of active duty, National Guard service, and civilian leadership. He is also …

The Town of Islip held its monthly board meeting on Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. In honor of Italian American Heritage month, seven members of the community were recognized for their contributions to their …

Mike Landesberg, the executive chef and owner of Jackson Hall in East Islip, has a motto: “Courtesy is contagious, pay it forward.” The renowned chef practices what he preaches. …

The Islip United Methodist Church held its biannual yard sale on Oct. 11, just one day before the nor’easter was set to strike Long Island. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., everyone was welcome to stop …

The Islip United Methodist Church will be having its second yard sale of the year on Oct. 11. The church previously held its spring yard sale back on April 27. Its fall sale will take place Saturday …

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