This coming Monday, May 29, the com- munity will host a number of Memori- al Day ceremonies to honor our fallen servicemen and women and also take the time to give thanks to veterans in attendance. …
A plaque near the entrance to the Gil- lette House in Sayville describes its for- mer owner, Ida Gillette, aka “The Grand Old Lady of Sayville,” as a suffragist, benefactor, civic leader, and …
Gia and Michael Cerone walked their Staffordshire rescue dog, Pound Cake, to the intersection of Corey Avenue and Middle Road Saturday morning. “Thank you for what you did,” …
This month’s prestigious Cannes Film Festival will see the premiere of the latest work by French filmmaker Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, “Black Flies.” Serving as a senior medical …
There are times in musical theater where a show is so powerful and profound, it remains in your psyche long after the curtain closes. That show was The Gateway’s “Evita,” which …
You can kick back with a beer or margarita on Memorial Day weekend. (Quell boring!) Or, you can ride the ferry to the Fire Island Pines and join a guided walking tour that highlights …
Friends of Connetquot held a lecture, as part of its lecture series, on Saturday, April 29, at 1 p.m., at the historic Connetquot River State Park Preserve. It was presented on a rainy afternoon, …
Bay Shore native Greg Weissert and Bay Shore High School 2013 alumnus was drafted by the New York Yankees in 2016 and is in his second season as New York Yankees’ relief pitcher. A …
The Greater Sayville Civic Association hosted their third annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser for the second year at Sayville Bait and Tackle on Main Street. This year featured over 30 baskets donated …
The popular Sayville Farmers’ Market began its season on Saturday, May 6, with nearly 40 vendors specializing in vegetables, fruits, various baked goods, soaps, lotions, wines, quiches, snack …
The Town of Islip paid tribute to the memory of its fallen hometown heroes, FDNY Jesse Gerhard and FDNY William Moon, with a cupola-lighting ceremony. The event marks the National Fallen Firefighters …
The Bay Area Friends of Fine Arts hosted their annual juried art show for high school students at the Gillette House on April 29 and 30. The artwork of nine students from each of the 11 …
For 2023’s Mother’s Day photo submission contest, The Suffolk County News asked their readers to nominate beautiful moms. Along with a photo, submissions were to be accompanied by a …
Winners of the Town of Islip Pool Safety Poster Contest were recognized by town officials recently for their creativity. The participating students are all part of the town’s popular …
On Sunday, April 30, despite the rainy weather, the Blue Point Fire Department held a “wet down” ceremony for the newest ladder truck in their fleet that was dedicated to Al Furchert Jr., …
Bay Shore native Greg Weissert and Bay Shore High School 2013 alumnus was drafted by the New York Yankees in 2016 and is in his second season as New York Yankees’ relief pitcher. A …
The Connetquot girls lacrosse team extended its winning streak to three last week after its thrilling double-overtime triumph against Bay Shore. The final score was 6-5. Junior defender Madison …
Robert Haas, who has served as principal of Bayport-Blue Point High School since 2019, was named the assistant superintendent of the school district beginning in July 2023. On Tuesday, May 2, …
For the past 12 years, the Islip Town Anti-Bias Task Force has partnered with every high school in the town to operate its award-winning Ambassador program, a series of forums that educated students …
