The Exchange Ambulance of the Islips 5K is holding a virtual 5K from Sept 14 to Sept. 21. Runners are invited to then come together on Oct. 3 at 100 Carleton Avenue at 4 p.m. for a ceremony for the …

The Islip Terrace Fire Department hosted their Heather’s Helpers 5K last Saturday, Aug. 22. Kicking off at 9 a.m. sharp, the race started on Beaver Dam Road and finished at the Islip Terrace Fire …

Children ages 8 to 16 have been learning water safety, lifesaving techniques, and how to use rescue equipment in Atlantique, Fire Island, in preparation for the New York State Level 1 Ocean Lifeguard …

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 …

Swimmers and kayakers alike were raring to go on July 31st for the annual Cross Bay Swim. With the sun shining and perfect conditions for the race, the Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim was a …

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 …

In recognition of World Drowning Prevention Day, South Shore University Hospital invited the community for an educational event to promote swimming safety and drowning prevention. A …

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 …

On Saturday, June 27, the West Sayville Fire Department Flying Dutchmen drill team continued their winning ways and emerged as victors in the 19th annual Selden Invitational Drill, held at Brookhaven …

The Fourth of July was not only a celebration of America, but a way for local Islip families to come together for a night of fun, barbecues, and fireworks.   We asked our readers to submit …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In the Section XI Suffolk County Class B League II varsity girls flag football quarterfinals, East Islip earned a road victory shutting out Sayville, 6-0. At Sayville last Friday, both teams came …

By Joseph Caligiuri On April 18, East Islip faced off against Bellport in a Legacy softball game in honor of Laney McGowan. Starting at 11 a.m., the Islip community came together for not only …

By TONY BELLISSIMO In capturing back-to-back Suffolk Class B boys lacrosse championships, East Islip has racked up plenty of massive victories under fifth-year coach Tom Zummo. And although …

The West Islip Lions visited the Sayville Golden Flashes for a gridiron matchup in what turned out to be a down to the wire duel at Timothy J. Henck Field. Both combatants came into the scuffle …