The MTA board approved its $68.4 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan on Sept. 25, which will provide the LIRR around $6 billion to purchase new trains, upgrade stations, and replace tracks, but the …

**SPOILERS AHEAD** A Ryan Murphy production often starts with a beautifully crafted web of a plot and nuanced characters based on a combination of canon or historical figures, but then somewhere …

For the upcoming elections, there are three ways for voters in Suffolk County to cast their ballots. Voters can cast their ballots in person during early voting or on Election Day at one of 28 …

Alexis Weik (R), Incumbent Born and raised on Long Island, Sen. Alexis Weik is currently raising her family on the South Shore. She was elected to the 3rd Senate District in 2020, the 8th …

Martinez seeking reelection in Senate District 4 Monica Martinez is running for reelection in Senate District 4, which includes parts of the Town of Islip. Martinez, who is running on the …

South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) has reached a significant milestone in its campus expansion with the steel topping off ceremony for its new state-of-the-art pavilion. The ceremonial placement …

I’m writing this review about three hours from print deadline because I’ve needed extra time to process what I think is the most ambitious and passionate production I’ve ever been …

A recent comprehensive GIS analysis commissioned by the Long Island Regional Planning Council reveals that over 43,000 businesses along the South Shore of Long Island are at risk of severe flooding. …

The rain did not dampen the spirits of the West Islip community as they came out to celebrate the district’s homecoming on Sept. 28. The festivities kicked off with a parade down Higbie Lane to …

East Islip enjoyed a splendid homecoming on Sept. 28, ignoring the occasional rain shower to show their outstanding pride and community spirit. After a short but sweet parade down Main Street ending …

Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society as they celebrate their 60th anniversary with a gathering of community members at The Fire Island Lighthouse. …

Runners arrived at the Bay Shore Marina early Saturday morning to participate in the 39th annual Northwell Health Great South Bay Run, which features three USATF-certified run courses. Athletes were …

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosted a free appraisal event on Oct. 8. Individuals were welcomed to bring antiques and collectables to be assessed by appraiser Phil Weiss, accompanied by his …

Several of our school districts are investing and implementing safety measures; keeping up to date with the latest available technologies. However, since the start of the new school year, the …

The damp weather didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits this weekend during the second annual Healing Strides Recovery Walk and the last event for the Islip Goes Purple initiative that lasts …

Closing out Spirit Week and preparing for the following morning’s homecoming celebration, East Islip High School held a fun-filled pep rally at Sal Ciampi Field at Boomer Esiason Stadium on …

Early on Sept. 21, a deadly car crash occurred in West Babylon, killing two people and seriously injuring four others. Among the victims were five teenagers. Suffolk County police stated that …

Competition honors local patrons-of-the-arts   Violinists Angela Chan, Isabelle Durrenberger, and Emily Richardson, and cellist Julia Lee will compete in the finals of the sixth annual …

The Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce held its third meeting of the year at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library. Chamber of Commerce president Donna Perricone announced …