How does a relatively unassuming local Long Island neighborhood restaurant become a worldwide “foodie” destination? It all started with the charismatic Chef Mike, Michael Landesberg, …
Islip residents were welcomed for an evening of dining and music on Aug. 13 for Music on Main. Local bands and organizations set up from Smith Avenue to Locust Avenue from 5 to 9 p.m. Attendance was …
The Islip Town Board recently passed town code chapter 68-761, an 18-month moratorium for the development of data centers, on Aug. 11. This decision follows a wave of backlash to these centers and …
The Islip Irish Day Parade will return for its second annual celebration on Sunday, Sept. 20, bringing a day of family fun, live entertainment, community spirit, and Irish pride to Main Street in …
The Town of Islip’s Youth Bureau is ru nning their School Supply Drive to help local kids succeed in the upcoming school year. Town supervisor Angie Carpenter encouraged Islip residents at the …
For Glenn Usdin, photography isn’t just a hobby or job, but a tool to preserve decades of firefighting history and knowledge around the New York metro area and beyond. Usdin recently hosted a …
A recent conversation among friends with former Islip Town councilman Chris Bodkin touched on the tragic loss in WWII of U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Boyd Kime. A Suffolk County News article from May …
After a year-long application process in which prospective orchestra directors took turns leading an orchestra through a concert cycle, the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts has chosen a permanent …
Preparing for back to school can be made easier and less stressful. School-age children generally need nine to 12 hours of sleep per 24 hours, while teenagers need eight to 10 hours. NYU Langone …
The developers of the South Bay Village project at the former Island Hills Golf Club in Sayville have submitted a revised plan to the Town of Islip, which reduces the total number of housing units …
Aug. 9 was Salvadoran American Day, and Long Island locals made sure to show its pride with music and authentic cuisine. The Salvadoran American Chamber of Commerce threw their “Pupusa Festival” …
Clam shuckers were put to the test at the Bay Shore Marina, competing for the trophy for Best Shucker. The West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition held the contest on Aug. 11, fundraising to support the …
National Grid joined Town of Islip supervisor Angie Carpenter to mark National 811 Day and remind residents to call 811 before starting any digging project. Calling 811 is free, it’s the law, …
Bring your poles and buckets to Gilbert Park for the annual Brightwaters Snapper Tournament! The tournament will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. There are plenty of fish …
Jovia Financial Credit Union, ranked among the nation’s top 100 credit unions and a leading financial institution on Long Island, announced it has awarded $120,000 in scholarships to students …
The Bay Shore community gathered together for lunch at the Bay Shore Bandshell last Tuesday, Aug. 11. As the fifth weekly night for the Brown Bag Concert Series, the Karpenteers played some tunes for …
One of Sayville’s most cherished traditions returned this past week, bringing delicious food, fun games, entertaining music and more throughout the weekend. The Greater Sayville Chamber of …
A Shakespearean tale was afoot at the South Shore Mall last Thursday, Aug. 6. The Islip Arts Council held their first performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on the mall’s lawn. …
This month, the Bay Area Friends of Fine Arts (BAFFA) Gallery in Sayville presents “Pieces of Us,” a collage exhibition by artists Diana Aliberti and Pamela Harris. Visitors are invited to …
To prepare for the big fight, or show, the CM Performing Arts Center partnered with local organizations to run like Rocky Balboa around the Sayville and Oakdale communities for a video promoting the …