Long Island was just hit by a blizzard this past Sunday, Feb. 22., the likes of which haven’t seen in a long time. Snowfall began on Sunday night and continued into the next morning, accompanied by …
Heckscher State Park held their “Spy Through Parks” event on Feb 18, an educational program focusing on Long Island’s history. Families were encouraged to look for “secret messages” encoded …
P.S. I Love You Day was celebrated by many local Long Island communities on Feb. 13 by dressing up in purple. The day comes annually on the second Friday of February, and is dedicated to …
Love was in the air at the Islip United Methodist Church Valentine’s Day Classical Concert last Saturday. The Hoffman Chamber Ensemble played a variety of pieces for the night, including “Be My …
Forced to win four of its last five Suffolk League III games just to qualify for the Class AA girls basketball playoffs proved beneficial for youthful East Islip when it faced a double-digit deficit …
The Islip Animal Shelter is holding a Valentine’s Special until Feb. 21. The shelter will have reduced adoption costs in the hopes that their animals meet their fur-ever home. For every animal …
During the Islip Town Board meeting, the only public speaker gave a three-minute speech to the town board. This was William Marquardt’s third time speaking to the town. It was on an issue he felt …
The 2026-27 estimated aids for Suffolk County have been released, and with it are several increases to district budgets. They will be compared to the current 2025-2026 budget as to see the increase …
Islip won’t be entering its eighth consecutive appearance in the Suffolk girls basketball playoffs with each of the five starters it returned from last season, but head coach Collin Smith believes …
Suffolk County saw its largest snowstorm in four years on Jan. 25, with snow totals hovering around a foot during the day-long storm that also brought a period of sleet and lingering cold. …
A group of protestors continued to express their concerns and opposition regarding the proposed Battery Energy Storage System to be built in Hauppauge. On Jan. 16, members of the community gathered …
Islip returned all five starters from a team that won 13 games and finished runner-up to Mount Sinai for the Suffolk Class A girls basketball title. The Buccaneers embarked on a new challenge …
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 …
On Friday, Jan. 2, 14 judges in Suffolk County were sworn into office after their elections this fall in a special robing ceremony at the Touro Law Center in Central Islip. Hosted by the Suffolk …
State Sen. Alexis Weik, who serves the 8th Senate District, announced on Dec. 30 that she would not be seeking a new term in Albany this November, for personal reasons. Weik made the …
One year ago this week, I graduated from New York University without a clue whether I’d find a job or if I’d ever be able to work in my dream role as a reporter. A few months later, in May …
As the calendar flips to the new year, local officials across the Town of Islip are reflecting on their 2025 accomplishments while setting new goals and outlining the resolutions they hope will shape …
Islip High School took a meaningful step back in time while celebrating excellence on the mat, honoring legendary wrestling coach Joe Patrovich and the school’s 2006 New York State Championship …
The Islip School District filled its school buildings with music, joy, and holiday spirit during its annual holiday caroling trip. This cherished tradition brings students together across grade …
Out with the old and in with the new; let’s all say goodbye to 2025. Now is a better time than ever to review the last 12 months. Here is to good health and prosperity in 2026! Here’s a …
