This Earth Day, the 55th in its history, there is reason for both optimism and concern for Long Island’s environment. While our air, land, and water are undoubtedly cleaner than they were in …
Students from East Islip High School’s Technology Education and Career Exploration classes embarked on a field trip to Long Island MacArthur Airport on April 4. The engaging experience was made …
This past Saturday, people brought their four-legged family members to the Islip Animal Shelter to enjoy the sunshine. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., they were invited to participate in the egg hunt, enjoy …
The Bay Shore Historical Society was honored to host Barry Donadio at our April meeting. Donadio was born and raised in Bay Shore and lived most of his life on Long Island. He has a long history of …
From towering Mount Križevac (Cross Mountain) and Podbrdo (Apparition Hill), part of the mountain range that surrounds this small pilgrimage village, to the bells calling the faithful to recite the …
It was a full house at the town hall as the Town of Islip revisited its decision to opt out of cannabis sales within the township at the April 8 board meeting. Over 15 concerned residents in favor …
Coming off a 17-win campaign and a fourth-round appearance in the Suffolk Class AA baseball playoffs, East Islip has high expectations this spring with the return of its entire starting rotation. …
Lt. j.g. Ray Sgambati, a native of West Islip, is serving aboard USS Wasp, a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship operating out of Norfolk, Va. Sgambati graduated from West Islip High School …
The Bay Shore-based prestigious “academy” and “performing company” is a 30-year-old institution founded as a not-for-profit organization with the mission to promote the …
Meeya Leaderman is a sophomore bowler from East Islip High School. She was just given Newsday’s top honor of “Bowler of the Year.” She finished the season with the …
Amid the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when uncertainty prevailed throughout Long Island schools, Dr. Sharon Dungee took the reins of the Central Islip School District in stride when …
Art and wellness came together this past weekend at The Islip Arts Council gallery, located at the South Shore Mall in Bay Shore. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., people of all ages were invited to learn …
The Town of Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center is inviting the community to meet some of its most lovable four-legged residents at the upcoming Spring Fling Adopt-A-Thon, taking place …
On April 8, 2025, Islip town supervisor Angie Carpenter delivered the 2025 State of the Town address, marking her 10-year anniversary as supervisor. Highlights from the speech included: …
Human trafficking is not just an issue that happens somewhere else—it’s something Suffolk County deals with every day. “We have a very unhappy statistic with the top 20 percent …
As the weather warms, it’s important to follow doctor-recommended safety tips on how to effectively prepare your body prior to diving into golf, pickleball, softball or other warm-weather …
The late Chuck Anderson, my colleague here at the Advance , my editor with Fire News, the Bellport-based trade paper for the fire and EMS audience and a published author himself, was always quick to …
Proud Suffolk County residents of Irish heritage from were honored by county executive Romaine and the Suffolk County Legislature at the third annual Irish American Heritage Celebration. The midday …
Islip High School put together a Choose to Include Day for a second year on April 3. From 9 a.m. to noon, students went around, station to station, to learn about and “experience” …
The Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk celebrated its 71st anniversary on April 6. The UUSSS was founded on April 6, 1954, and is located at 28 Brentwood Road in Bay Shore. Each Sunday …
