Boats, beaches, and barns inspire women artists

The Bay Area Friends of Fine Arts Gallery at the Gillette House in Sayville is hosting an exhibit by 30 artists from Women Sharing Art for the month of May. Open from 12 pm to 4 p.m. every …

Bellport's strongest turned Suffolk's finest defeats seasoned champion

On Saturday, May 13, the Paramount Theater in Huntington was sold out for the main event of the evening hosted by Star Boxing: a showdown with undefeated Bellport-boxer, Alex “El Toro” Vargas …

Library hosts book signing for children’s program educator

On Saturday, May 13, the Friends of the Bayport-Blue Point Library hosted a book signing for local author and program educator at the library, Kristin Yook. Yook’s book, “Five Little Seals,” …

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Whole Foods comes to the South Shore

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 …
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Garden grant program for homeowners to reduce runoff

Long Island homeowners looking to play a role in reducing stormwater runoff, which is one of the leading causes of nitrogen pollution …
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Elected officials speak out against placement of migrants in Suffolk

Suffolk County town supervisors and legislators have made their opinion, cautioning against retention of migrants to be placed in …
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Sayville

Cat-calling drag show sells out!

The Shabby Tabby Cat Café hosted a sold-out show featuring drag performers Annie Manildoo (a staple drag queen of the Sayville area) and Ivy Stalls for a night of bingo. Debuting her …

How Johnson Avenue got its name

Did you know that in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name of a substantial area of north Sayville was Moscow Sayville or even just Moscow? Moscow Sayville featured farms, private homes, …

A heads-up for author talk

Bayport-Blue Point Library board president Ron Devine Jr. and library director Mike Firestone flank author and journalist Linda Leuzzi with her new book, “My Year With the Italian Girl.” …

Bayport

Fire departments to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day

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. …

Pancakes and planes

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 …

Split-ticket trustees win at-large vote, all budgets passed, hundreds of write-ins

Food & Drink

Mexican food heats up a cold day

Despite the freezing temperatures (clocking in at 6 degrees at 10 a.m.), the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce was able to offer a …
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Be a superfan; come to the Congregational Church’s Souper Bowl

Before you cheer for your team, the Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ, at 131 Middle Road, is hosting a Souper Bowl, …
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Best for 10 years and counting

For the 10th year in a row, Bayport’s The Fish Store, owned by Seth Needelman, has won the Bethpage Best of Long Island award …
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You helped give $1,400 to those in need

This year, our readers helped us raise a total of $1,400 through our Holiday Greeting Fund in support of the Chestene M. Coverdale …
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‘Joy found in miracles’

Serving up hot chocolate on the first night of Hanukkah, as has been an annual tradition for over a decade now, the Bayport-Blue Point …
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‘Joelle’ Noel

Santa and sweetheart, Mrs. Claus, visited Café Joelle on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 13 to take in requests for the upcoming …
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School News

High school principal named assistant superintendent

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, …

Lady Thunderbirds win in double OT

The Connetquot girls lacrosse team extended its winning streak to three last week after its thrilling …
Catching up with Greg Weissert at Yankee Stadium

Bay Shore native Greg Weissert and Bay Shore High School 2013 alumnus was drafted by the New York …
Esteemed philanthropists select winner at arts foundation gallery

The Bay Area Friends of Fine Arts hosted their annual juried art show for high school students at the …

Catching up with Greg Weissert at Yankee Stadium

Bay Shore native Greg Weissert and Bay Shore High School 2013 alumnus was drafted by the New …
Connetquot v. Northport track
Meet the Candidates

Michael Miller (Incumbent, Seat 1) Michael Miller has been a proud resident of Blue Point for …

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Arts

A Gillette House celebration

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 …

Stormtroopers invade library

Nearly 10 storm troopers from the 501st Legion descended upon the Bayport-Blue Point Library on Saturday, May 6, for fans of the “Star Wars” franchise. Julie Pernice, a children’s librarian, …

Argyle Theatre once again has a hit

We all know the story of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” the ill-fated young lovers who were born into opposing families with their love coming to a tragic ending. Fast-forward to …

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Hometown Heroes

Multiple civic groups work together to clean railroad station

he Oakdale Improvement Society, the Oakdale Civic Association, and the Knights of Columbus Sunrise Council 6607, in conjunction with Keep Islip Clean, held a cleanup event at the historic Oakdale …

Fire departments to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day

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. …

Town board returns to in-person community leaders recognition

The Islip Town Board celebrated Black history with the return of its popular in-person ceremonies honoring members of the community who have gone above and beyond to enhance, enrich, and improve …