The arrival of September means back to school for Islip students. Between the rush of back-to-school shopping and making the bus, the back-to-school season could go by fast for many families. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

By Mackenzie Lederer When track-and-field runner and Bay Shore High School alumna, Maggie McCormick, suffered an unexpected injury her freshman year, she never thought she would have the success …

Bay Shore hosted Under the Big Tent Festival last Saturday, July 25. Free performances, food and carnival games made the day suited for all ages to have fun. The day was stacked with local …

Suffolk County Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized Corey Faines, of Bay Shore, seen with his mom, Paulette and sisters Haley and Ava, on perfect attendance in school from pre-K to high school …

Jack Turner, Sayville native and Sayville High graduate of 2021, was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 10th round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft, as the 306th overall pick. The lofty …

The West Islip High School Class of 2026 gathered on the football field for the 69th commencement exercises on June 26. Joined by family, friends, administrators, board of education members and …

Meeya Leaderman from East Islip High School participated in the U. S. High School Bowling National Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, June 20-22. Meeya finished in seventh place out of 293 girls …

Every year, it is absolutely beautiful seeing our children, soon-to-be adults, enjoying rite-of-passage milestones. We are so proud of the senior Class of 2026 and have featured them in our …

Four Bay Shore athletes signed commitments to continue their athletic and academic careers at colleges and universities.

A pair of East Islip standouts played a prominent role in the second annual National Football Foundation’s All-Star Football Classic. Defensive end Jovan Bonilla earned MVP honors and …

East Islip High School seniors Grace Micali and Michael Tramaglini, West Islip High School seniors Ava Obloj and Conor Kenefick, Islip High School seniors Abigail Dieumegard and Jack Rao, and Bay …

The Bay Shore Board of Education recognized the valedictorian and salutatorian from the Class of 2026.   Atticus Muuss, the valedictorian, plans to attend New York University.   Tatianna …

East Islip entered last Saturday’s Long Island Class AA softball championship game looking for a repeat of last year’s title, but Calhoun and pitcher Sophia Nicastro were too tough to overcome. …

Resiliency has been the name of the game for East Islip softball throughout the spring, and last Saturday’s Suffolk Class AA championship matchup against Westhampton was no different. Despite …

Bay Shore The Bay Shore School District’s 2026-27 budget passed with a vote of 528 to 152. The incumbent candidates Guy Leggio and Louis Bettinelli both were re-elected to the Board of …