St. John’s celebrates 125 years

On July 25, 1897, three stagecoaches full of people came together at the Sayville railroad station to welcome the Rev. Theodore Bundenthal from Augusta, Mo., as the first full-time pastor to what was …

Town planning board meeting roundup

On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the planning board of the Town of Islip held their monthly meeting at Town Hall West. The board held a public hearing regarding 3040 Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia, …

The last vestiges of summer, blue skies, fair-weather clouds and the warmth of the sun served as the backdrop for the fifth annual Blue Island Oyster Festival this past Saturday in West Sayville. The …

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Beauty of nature, inside and outside

This weekend, Sept. 17 and 18, and the following weekend, Sept. 24 and 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Women Sharing Art’s exhibit …
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Party with a purpose: Help save the Great South Bay

Don’t miss out on the fourth annual Mayor’s Cup Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 10, celebrating our ongoing efforts to …
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The congressional primary NYD 1 & 2 results

Primary election day was held on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The Democratic congressional candidates had no primary opponents, meaning Jackie …
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Sayville

Battle for a nation

On Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18, the 67th New York Voluntary Infantry hosted its Civil War reenactment. It was the 14th annual Civil War Weekend at the Islip Grange and the tradition began …

Local pets take over downtown

Fur, feather, and fin family members were all represented at the 44th annual Pet Parade in downtown Sayville on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. This free event has been hosted annually by the members …

First day of school fun!

Sayville and Connetquot school districts opened for the 2022-2023 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 6. We asked the community to send in the best “Back to School Smiles” and what each student …

Bayport

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at local library

With Hispanic Heritage month starting on Sept. 15 (ending Oct. 15), the Bayport-Blue Point library is hosting original pieces along its halls by ProjectingART, an organization whose “mission is …

Heritage Association hosts historical bike tour

The Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association held their annual Historic Bike Tour on Saturday, September 17 with over two-dozen attendees. Frank Giebfried, a director at large of the BBPHA coming, led …

SPORTS

Quarterback sets record!

In the season opener for Bayport-Blue Point’s varsity football team, they faced off against Mt. Sinai (the home team) on Friday, Sept. 9.Quarterback Brady Clark set a school record for …

Food & Drink

Get your gyro here!

This weekend, Sept. 23 through 25, marks the return of the St. John’s Greek Festival. The event has been a mainstay, annual …
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Get your gyro here!

Next weekend, Sept. 23 through 25, marks the return of the St. John’s Greek Festival. The event has been a mainstay, annual …
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Local café honored by Senate

On Thursday, Sept. 1, state Sen. Alexis Weik (R-3rd District) presented the owners of Café Joelle, Jake Byrne, James …
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Taste the world on one block

Neighbors on Bay Avenue, in Bayport, served up some international fun on Saturday, Aug. 20, with culinary treats from around the …
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Seafood Festival celebrates all seafaring fun

The Seafood Festival was held at the Long Island Maritime Museum this weekend, Aug. 20 and Aug. 21, for the 29th time since its …
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A farm fundraiser

With raging sun the last few weeks of summer, many enjoyed basking in the light before school starts, but for those with …
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School News

Sayville school bus involved in crash; no serious injuries

A collision between a Sayville public school bus and a vehicle occurred at approximately 2:20 pm on Tuesday, September 6, at the corner of South Street and North Main Street. Police alerted rescue, but reported no …

All smiles for September!

The Bayport-Blue Point School district returned to classes early this year (before Labor Day) on …
Bus service less than stellar for start of school

The Bayport-Blue Point School District began its expanded bus service for the community on the first day …
Lacrosse star to continue in sport as coach

Lacrosse phenom Kerrigan Miller was recently selected as defensive coordinator for the Towson University …

Scholarship recipient dedicated to helping the community

Sarah Ramsundar, a 2022 graduate of Sayville High School, was a recipient of the South Shore …
New leaders at middle school

The Connetquot Central School District has appointed Joseph Piombo and Danielle Black as, …
Superintendents’ message to the community

What are the most significant changes to school procedures for the 2022-2023 school year? BBP …

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Arts

Come to the ‘Cabaret!’

The CM Performing Arts Center opened its second show for its 49th season on Saturday, Sept. 17 with “Cabaret.” First-time director at CMPAC, Andrew J. Beck (who previously portrayed a …

North Shore artists featured at South Shore gallery

On display every weekend in September from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Bay Area of Friends of Fine Arts Gallery (BAFFA) at the Gillette House in Sayville, are the works of members of the Smithtown Artist …

The Queen and Gene

Whenever something happens with the royal house of Windsor, all of England turns into a small town. What I love most about covering our small towns is exactly the spirit that is fueling the …

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Hometown Heroes

Remembering 9/11, 21 years later

On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 11, the Town of Islip held a remembrance service at the 9/11 memorial in front of Town Hall. The ceremony featured an opening procession that included fire …

Community honors 9/11 heroes

In poignant, somber, and moving remembrance dedications to local heroes lost from 9/11, St. John’s Episcopal Church and the Common Ground in Sayville captured the community’s genuflection …

Your guide to 9/11 commemorations

This year is the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and as such, many towns and organizations are holding ceremonies and events to honor the lives lost. Below is a list of some local …