On Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a blood drive will be hosted by the Bayport-Blue Point Library as the capstone project for BBP high school junior Amanda Woods’s Girl Scout Gold …
On Sunday, March 10, the Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce’s 34th annual St. Patrick’s parade was held on what turned out to be sunny day after earlier forecasts predicted rain and …
Bayport-Blue Point High School student Taylor DiBiase competed alongside college students in Buffalo earlier this month at the American Culinary Federation Northeast Regional Student Pastry Chef of …
On Wednesday, March 6, the Town of Islip held their annual Sharp Shooter Competition for fourth- and fifth-grade students in the community. This year “broke all-time records,” according …
With a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Saturday, March 30, Billy’s Park, named after Blue Point resident Billy Schettino, who tragically died, has already had a resurgent effect on the …
While it was a tough loss for the Bayport-Blue Point boys varsity basketball team on Saturday, March 2 against Southampton with a final score of 60-42, the season ended with an impressive overall …
Ryan DiPrima, a Connetquot High School student, constructed a wooden flag in his technology class that was put on permanent display at the Lieutenant Michael Murphy Museum in West Sayville as a …
As objective and independent news writers and editors, we have an imperative to cover the issues most important to the people of southern Brookhaven. Every day, our team is on the ground questioning …
With the backdrop of the South Shore a window-view away, an array of biologists, council members, financial consultants, farmers, a town mayor, and citizens gathered at The View in Oakdale for some …
The Bayport-Blue Point girls varsity basketball team won the first round of playoffs in a showdown against archrival Sayville on Friday, Feb. 23, with a final score of 55-47. “Sayville is …
The Town of Islip will be hosting walk-in interviews for over 600 summer jobs at Brookwood Hall in East Islip on Saturday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Brentwood Recreation Center on …
Bayport-Blue Point High School juniors George Rogers and Yuvraj Toor qualified for the Debate State Championship to take place on April 12 through the 14. They earned this qualification on Jan. …
On Friday, Feb. 2, the Bayport-Blue Point School District’s elementary schools held their annual Kids Invite Someone Special (KISS) Dance. Antonia Sautter, a PTA leader and Blue Point …
On Feb. 5, Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Legislature presiding officer Kevin McCaffrey, joined by environmental and labor leaders, announced what Romaine categorized as …
“But is it as good as Le Soir?” That is the question everyone has asked about the Sunflower Bakery and Café that took over Bayport institution, Le Soir, late last year. …
The Bayport-Blue Point High School christened a new Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. The creation of the wellness center was an idea that started roughly two years ago and in recognition …
The Bayport-Blue Point School District celebrated the 100th day of school with students dressing up as 100-year-olds. We asked the students what they thought centenarians did for fun after a century …
A winter storm warning is in effect for the South Shore from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, as heavy snow is expected to accumulate. The Town of Islip is projected to receive 5 to 10 …
Blue Point-based Johnny Mac Foundation, headquartered at the Bayport-Blue Point Library, hosted its 14th “wish gala” on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Gatsby-fabulous Mansion at Oyster Bay. A …
Since the Sunflower Bakery and Café opened on Montauk Highway in Bayport, in the old site of Le Soir, the Francophile eatery has generated much anticipation, and the community has …