The Bayport Methodist Church on Middle Road celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 15, with congregants sharing their blessings at morning Mass. The church, which has been a staple in …
The annual Holiday Greeting Fund from the Suffolk County News raised $1,050 that was donated to the Chestene M. Coverdale Food Pantry in Sayville by publisher, Terry Tuthill. Charlene Lehmann, …
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 …
The Bayport Aerodrome hosted its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, May 21 on a great, clear flyover day. In addition to the dozens of antique airplanes, there were also vintage cars for the …
John Lorenzo (R) John Lorenzo was appointed to the Council District 4 seat in January of 2023 following Mary Kate Mullen’s departure from the board to a judgeship. Prior to being …
People gathered on Saturday, Nov. 25, to celebrate Sayville’s annual Miracle on Main Street. This longtime tradition starts early in the morning with an exciting holiday parade, and the …
For six years, Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce president Eileen Tyznar has been a de facto mayor of the area, fielding issues from community members that range from garbage pickup to elevating …
Despite the heavy snow, on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Town of Islip held its monthly board meeting and celebrated National Black History Month. A representative for the town called the meeting …
Mercury International, owners of the Idle Hour Mansion in Oakdale, missed their March 30 deadline to establish community outreach in regards to security and preservation of the property. On April …
The bacchanalian spirit of the ‘70s, along with the harsh realities of the working-class at the end of the age of prosperity, clash but transform into the glamorous, yet wanting world of …
Long-mired shopping center, the SunVet Mall, on the service road of Sunrise Highway near exit 50, will be brought back to life, as is the hope of developer Blumenfeld Developer Group and Regency …
Andrew Wittman (R) Incumbent and Republican candidate Andrew Wittman was elected into the office of receiver of taxes for the Town of Islip in 2021. Wittman had previously served the Fire …
Members of the Idle Hour Neighborhood Watch and the Oakdale Civic Association put up the Vanderbilt Well Christmas Tree before Thanksgiving and held a tree lighting on Sunday, Nov. 26. In the …
Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine issued an executive order declaring that names of all public officials, including the Office of the Suffolk County Executive, are to be removed from all county …
The Suffolk County Courts continued this year’s Black History Month celebration with a vibrant fashion show at the John P. Cohalan Jr. Court Complex. Sponsored by the Suffolk County Court …
On Monday, May 6, the Sayville PTA held a Meet the Candidates Night for the upcoming May 21 school board election at the middle school cafeteria. In attendance was Katherine Van Dorn, who is …
This coming Monday, May 29, the community will host a number of Memorial Day ceremonies to honor our fallen servicemen and women and also take the time to give thanks to veterans in attendance. …
On Wednesday, Oct. 17, all five ambulance districts in the Town of Islip voted to pass the referendum of two resolutions on the ballot to end the current defined contributions retirement plan ($240 …
With entire families attending to pick out their seasonal tree at St. Ann’s Christmas tree sale, it was a community event worthy of a heroine fawning in a Hallmark Christmas movie. For the …
Angie Carpenter, Town of Islip Supervisor “The years seem to be going faster and faster, and certainly 2023 was a quick one for sure. I can still hear my mom’s words echoing… …
