At the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts Gallery in Sayville this month, visitors are invited to use their imaginations when viewing the abstract works of artists Lisa Stanko and John Cino on display …

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate multiple people who damaged and stole property in …

Audiences at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale are welcomed to the ‘60s this summer for the musical “Hairspray.” The roughly two-hour-long show follows Baltimore teenager Tracy …

The Boulton Theater celebrated the work of Carole King last Saturday, July 11, with Alice Leon’s “Now & Forever: A Celebration of Carole King.” Starting at 8 p.m., the night was full of …

Enthusiasts of the holistic and natural side of life gathered at the Napper Tandy’s on June 12 for their “Psychic Night,” with local vendors and mediums. Admission was free, so all attendees …

Music and dancing brought the life to Bay Shore on Tuesday, June 30, for the town’s “Alive By The Bay” series. Across Main Street, locals could enjoy bites from restaurants around town while …

By Joseph Caligiuri In honor of America’s 250th, the village of Brightwaters held a celebratory party at Gilbert Park from 6 to 9 p.m. Residents were invited to bring lawn chairs for an …

Bohlsen Gallery welcomed East Islip artist Gary Fagerland for the month of July. His artwork will be able to be viewed throughout the month at the gallery space on the second floor of the East Islip …

The Fourth of July was not only a celebration of America, but a way for local Islip families to come together for a night of fun, barbecues, and fireworks.   We asked our readers to submit …

The West Islip High School Class of 2026 gathered on the football field for the 69th commencement exercises on June 26. Joined by family, friends, administrators, board of education members and …

Bay Shore will be celebrating its “Under The Big Tent” festival later this month on July 25. The event will take place on the grounds of the First Baptist Church on 176 Second Avenue from noon to …

Meeya Leaderman from East Islip High School participated in the U. S. High School Bowling National Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, June 20-22. Meeya finished in seventh place out of 293 girls …

As the region prepares for the summer’s first heat wave, Islip Town officials are monitoring weather conditions closely and taking steps to keep both its residents and its workforce safe. Town …

The New York State primary votes were held on June 23, where Assembly, Congressional, and State Senate nominees were voted upon by New York residents. The official nominees for the fall election have …

From the neatly arranged tile mosaics that come together to create a decorative children’s story, to multi-layered mixed-media pieces featuring dazzling scenes that leave a sparkle in the …

Every year, it is absolutely beautiful seeing our children, soon-to-be adults, enjoying rite-of-passage milestones. We are so proud of the senior Class of 2026 and have featured them in our …

A mystery was afoot at the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip last Sunday, June 28, when the “Soupranos Murder Mystery” stopped for a performance. Starting at 3 p.m., the mob family kept their …

Nonprofit Rainbows for Makenna had their fourth annual fundraiser, “Rainbrews for Makenna,” at the Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore on June 27. Locals gathered in support of the nonprofit’s …

Crowds filled the Bayport United Methodist Church for the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts Chorus’ concert “America Sings! Celebrating America & its 250th Birthday” on June 7. With …

After 20 years of serving as stewards at the Scully Estate in Islip, the Seatuck Environmental Association will be moving its operations from the South Shore manor later this year. The …