Since 2010, the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday has been dedicated “Small Business Saturday” in an effort to help boost local economies and preserve the businesses that …
With the Roosevelts’ and robber barons’ country homes as mainstays in the histories of our communities, the “old money” or “quiet luxury” aesthetic from TikTok is …
The Sayville school district Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, November 15 ended with security being called in to disperse the audience and board members following Sayville parent and speaker, …
On Saturday, Nov. 11, veterans and community members gathered at Sparrow Park in downtown Sayville to honor and commemorate servicemen and women. American Legion Post 651 commander and Vietnam …
On Thursday, Nov. 9, the Town of Islip board unanimously approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. A public portion was held before the vote, but no community members had elected to …
The SayBayBlue girls varsity swimming and diving team placed second in the Section XI Championships on Friday, Nov. 4. “I am so proud of these girls! They worked hard all season and it …
Following community reluctance to a proposed plan by Rechler Equity for at least 1,300 rental units at the former Island Hills Golf Course site, an advisory committee of five individuals (three of …
Detectives from the Suffolk County SPCA arrested a Bayport woman on Monday, Nov. 6, with animal cruelty by failing to maintain a habitable living environment for her 14 cats and two dogs and allowing …
Connetquot High School could not have been prouder of student Ryan DiPrima and technology teacher Mr. Pope. After carving the beautiful flag for months, Ryan presented it to Dan Murphy, Gold Star …
In thanks of our nation’s veterans, St. John’s Lutheran held a fundraising concert to benefit the Friends of America’s VetDogs on Sunday, Nov. 12, with funds for the training of …
Crowd ‘energizes’ players to victory BY SAM DESMOND The Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms varsity football team became 10-0 for the 2023 season after a blowout win against Mount …
“Doesn’t affect me, what we achieved last year. We’re on this year. We put so much effort in this year,” said Sayville varsity football head coach Reade Sands about the …
Voters in Suffolk County overwhelmingly supported Republicans, with many candidates winning with over 55 percent of the vote. For Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine, former Town of Brookhaven …
The Islip Democrats faced a series of defeats on Nov. 7. The Democrats spent the evening of Election Day at the IBEW Local 1049. Dave Calone lost the Suffolk County executive seat to current …
Scientists at Stony Brook University have completed their assessment of water quality in Long Island’s surface waters for 2023. The findings were released during a press conference held at …
The Islip Arts Council will be hosting a Veteran’s Wellness Exhibition sponsored by AARP. This exhibition will focus on bringing awareness to PTSD and other mental health issues associated with …
LGBTQIA+ youth said to benefit from controversial literature BY SAM DESMOND Following a community-wide letter mailed out to households in the Bayport-Blue Point School District by former …
On Nov. 1, an online petition on Change.org began circulating on social media, which now has over 400 signatures, calling for the removal of Dr. Marc Ferris, superintendent of Sayville Schools since …
“Tell them ‘Welcome back home’,” said Army veteran and Bayport native, Shannon Jones, about how best to honor servicemen and women. “Don’t just do it for …
On Sunday, Nov. 5, after two rain cancellations, The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce was finally able to hold their Margaritaville event. An annual event, this year’s Margaritaville …
