The Islip Resource Recovery Agency submitted an application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for an Article 27 solid-waste permit modification to an existing …
Mike McElwee (R) Local business owner and community liaison Mike McElwee is hoping to bring his years of experience in hospitality and government to the Islip Town Council. A lifelong …
At least 85 people, mostly homeowners on Davis Park, came to hear Brookhaven supervisor Ed Romaine and other town officials speak about the immediate severity of beach erosion on Tuesday. And to …
When Hathaway Scully bequeathed her beautiful 1917 Normandy-style mansion and 70 acres of grounds for preservation as a wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve in the early 1980s, she probably never …
When seven disadvantaged areas, including Brownsville, Bed-Stuy and East New York, were tapped for locations by the New York City Department of Probation offering free photography classes to young …
Throughout the year, the Town of Islip has the distinct honor of recognizing extraordinary members of the community who live their lives with determination and drive, leading by positive example to …
On Sunday, families and car enthusiasts gathered at Islip Town Hall for the “Kiwanis Rocks” car show. People came throughout this beautiful day to enjoy cars, live music, raffles, and …
Families, community leaders, civic organizations and town and county officials came together to pay tribute to the lives lost to overdose by lighting the Bayport-Blue Point Library tree purple on …
Oysters are a popular seafood dish, served and enjoyed by Long Islanders. Rather than throwing the remaining shells away to end up in a landfill, the members of the Seatuck Environmental Association, …
Although the busy summer traveling season is coming to a close, the Town of Islip is now able to witness your signature on passport applications and seal your passport application to send for …
In case you missed the spectacular event held by the Long Island Maritime Museum this past weekend, The Suffolk County News has compiled photos of the highlights of the perfect summer weekend. …
Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone and Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter were joined by community leaders and elected officials in breaking ground on a long-awaited project that will connect …
“Under the current retirement plan, we have someone retiring this year who volunteered for 50 years and will only get an $11,000 one-time payout, before taxes. With the retirement plan …
For the third consecutive year, East Islip’s Momentum at South Bay Rehabilitation and Nursing sponsored a program to donate backpacks full of school supplies to needy students from the East …
Growing indoor plants has proven to have tremendous benefits: indoor plants have the power to boost moods, reduce stress, and add life to sterile spaces. However, many people were born without a …
“If you don’t have historical awareness of your own community, how can you make your own community better?” The words of Dr. Chris Verga, a member of the Bay Shore Historical …
If you have enjoyed delicious cookies at a street festival or farmers’ market this summer, you may have already purchased from local business, The Groovy Cookie. The business is the ultimate …
Over a dozen students aged 11 to 14 are learning vital water safety and lifesaving lessons through Islip Town’s Junior Lifeguard program. The course introduces participants to the duties …
A shark-bite victim who was transported to South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) earlier this month reunited with her doctors on Thursday, July 20. Lyudmila Emag, 47, of Brooklyn, was swimming …
On Wednesday, July 12, the Parks Foundation of Islip Town broke ground on its first project—the Serenity Garden at Brookwood Hall, in East Islip. The Parks Foundation of Islip Town is an …
