After a week of cold weather, The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet held its annual Holiday House Tour on Dec. 8. From noon to 4 p.m., visitors took a look at historical houses that were decorated …

With the holidays right around the corner, the South Shore Mall was full of eager shoppers in search of gifts for their loved ones or taking advantage of end-of-year sales. This past Sunday, the …

A heartfelt Christmas tradition, Santa Claus will be teaming up with local fire departments to ride through our neighborhoods in style—on the top of a firetruck— and say hello to all …

This past Saturday, during the Town of Islip’s annual Holiday Market, vendors, shoppers, and even Santa braved the cold. From noon to 6 p.m., tents were set up outside Islip Town Hall, …

The American Legion Rusy Bohm Post 411 and Paws of War recognized veteran David Clarence Palmer just three days after his birthday on Nov. 30 with a ceremony held at 2 p.m. Palmer celebrated his 99th …

In 2010, Suffolk County’s red-light camera program was authorized under New York State legislation, which allowed counties to install automated traffic enforcement systems. Through the …

The Bay Shore Historical Society held its annual Snowflake Sale on Nov. 30. The sale was held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and featured a visit from Saint Nicholas by the Christmas tree. As part of …

The Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce held their fifth and final meeting of the year on Nov. 26, just two days before Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season. The meeting was held in the Bay …

The breakout number, “Let Yourself Go,” at the start of Gateway’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical,” with the cast and ensemble, is a gorgeous, rousing …

This past Saturday, Sayville welcomed the holiday season with a day filled with festive activities. Miracle on Main Street, a staple in the Sayville community, celebrated its 18th year by bringing …

From ancient times, churches employed music, beautiful architecture and other art forms as a way to bridge congregants and community on an emotional and spiritual level. In the spirit of …

United Veterans Beacon House (UVBH), Long Island’s largest nonprofit veterans’ service agency, cut the ribbon on Friday, Nov. 15, for its newly refurbished group home under its Restoring …

Congratulations to the Islip varsity football team for finishing the season 7-3 and making it to the Suffolk County semifinals. 

With the holidays around the corner, it is a good idea to get a head start on your holiday gift shopping. Instead of making purchases at large corporate businesses, consider visiting your small …

Each year, after Thanksgiving, everyone gets into the holiday spirit. This year, the Town of Islip has some festive events going on next month to help you get into a holiday groove. To start off …

If you’re looking for a piece of history this holiday season, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host a Holiday House Tour on Dec. 8. It will be the Historical Society’s 27th …

For some, the season of giving is year-round. The ALL BOOBS MATTER fundraising initiative, spearhead by chef Mike Landesberg of East Islip’s Jackson Hall American Bar and Grille, is a prime …

What do you say about a classic? “A Christmas Carol,” now playing at Babylon’s Argyle Theatre, directed by Evan Pappas and Debbie Roshe, who also choreographed, invigorated the old …

Former congressman Lee Zeldin is President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the EPA, a surprising choice to some local environmentalists who hope the Suffolk County native will prioritize the …