The morning of the first annual Islip Terrace Fire Department “Heather’s Helpers” 5K Run/Walk was beautiful and full of sunshine, reminiscent of Heather McNamara herself. …
Even Angels need help sometimes. The Angels of Long Island, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding anyone in need, has been operating out of Patchogue since 2017. Due to the current …
During a season that’s seen multiple victories at tournaments across Long Island, the West Sayville Fire Department’s drill team, the Flying Dutchmen, captured the New York State …
Who would have predicted that responding to a PennySaver ad for volunteer office work would lead to a 36-year-long fulfilling career? In the 1980s, Ellen Torop earned a master’s degree in …
On Sunday, Aug. 3, 65-year-old Wally Smith of Huntington Woods, Mich., collapsed on the beach while wading into the ocean during an annual family vacation to Fair Harbor, Fire Island. Town of Islip …
Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers and Town of Smithtown harbormaster rescued three kayakers, as well as two swimmers and a Jet Skier, in two separate incidents on the Long Island Sound on …
Suffolk County Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized Anthony P. Lucatuorto for his participation in the 11th Page Program and his work with the legislature at a graduation ceremony in the Riverhead …
On the afternoon of Aug. 4, Bay Shore firefighters were alerted to a large outside fire on the very far east end of town, in the Moffitt Boulevard Industrial area. Units arrived to find a …
Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter, joined by members of the Town of Islip’s Veterans Advisory Board, including Richard Lutz on behalf of councilman John Lorenzo, was happy to accept a …
But then again, how would you know? It had been the culmination of a wonderful week. My Arizona, Florida, and Colorado nuclear family had all gathered together in one location. This was not an …
Suffolk County executive Edward P. Romaine signed legislation approved on Tuesday, which mandates that affordable housing developments receiving county workforce housing funding set aside units …
Since 4-year-old Aryn Quinlan was diagnosed with B-ALL leukemia in November, her parents Jessica and Jeremiah have done everything in their power to make her childhood as normal as possible. …
On July 17, South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) nurse Adriana Navaro celebrated her 36th anniversary as an employee. This milestone is a testament to Navaro’s continued dedication and …
Months after having their camping trailer packed with supplies stolen in a church parking lot, the Boy Scout Troop 151, in Islip, can hit the road with a brand-new trailer due to the …
People from across the country ventured to Brightwaters to watch 114 swimmers travel from Fire Island to the mainland shore, all for a good cause. Starting at 7 a.m. sharp, the 2025 Cross Bay …
Anthony Grilli was only 5 years old when his parents, George and Collette, received his diagnosis: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe type of progressive muscular dystrophy. “Your …
The Town of Islip has completed a year-long research project to honor local Revolutionary War patriots by installing commemorative signs at their burial sites throughout the town. The initiative, …
Billy Richards has been running like his life depends on it; not just his own life, but the lives of fellow veterans. In a feat of superhuman strength and endurance, Richards completed 10 …
The Bay Shore Historical Society held its monthly meeting on June 18, a day in advance, in recognition of Juneteenth. This month’s guest speaker was Reynard Burns, who presented …
What started as a typical day at Cordello Elementary quickly took a turn for the worse when fifth-grade student Tyler White began choking. According to the Central Islip School District, White …
