SUFFOLK COUNTY
Powering Long Island’s Future
We are facing an energy crisis across this country. On Long Island, our power grid is fragile and susceptible to major damage during …
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We need Suffolk residents to vote on Prop 2 for clean water
By Adrienne Esposito, Citizens Campaign for the Environment Here in Suffolk County, our water is intrinsically connected to our way …
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Battery energy storage systems explained
Energy and fire-safety experts are on board with building new battery storage sites across the Town of Brookhaven and greater Long …
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Sayville

Another rough Election Day for Islip Democrats

Islip Democrats failed to capture seats in state and federal races on Nov. 6 as the county’s Democrats spent the evening watching election returns at the IBEW Local 1049 in Holtsville. Cautious …

Landslide wins for local Republican elections

The Suffolk County Republican party victory celebration was held at Stereo Garden in Patchogue. The GOP had a number of big wins in local elections with many races won against non-campaigning …

Helping the community embrace Michael Murphy’s legacy

By the Sayville Michael Murphy Team “Ooh, a storm is threatening my very life today,” the Rolling Stones sing in “Gimme Shelter.” “If I don’t get some …
Bayport
SPORTS

Hometown hero honored by champions

Players of the Bayport Blue Point varsity football team honored a hometown hero of the Bayport Fire Department, Thomas Arpino, on Sunday, November 3. Arpino, who passed away at 59 years old on …

Honoring local veterans

As we honor the debt owed to our brave servicemen and women, there are community events that will bring special attention to those who served on Monday, November 11. Sparrow Park The …

Museum says goodbye to one of its own

The Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville held the 35th annual Halloween Boat Burning on Friday, Oct. 25. The vessel that was sent home with nods to a Viking burial was the historic clam …
Food & Drink
Autumn weather for Apple Fest
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Town of Islip hosted its 44th annual Apple Festival at the Islip Grange in Sayville on Broadway …
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Hundreds expected at spaghetti dinner
Bayport-Blue Point BSA troops 329 and 130 will be hosting the 24th annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at the Blue Point Fire …
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Stiff competition at Fall Fest pie contest
On Sunday, Oct. 20, the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce held its annual Fall Fest in downtown Main Street in Sayville. The …
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The Fish store committed to cure cystic fibrosis
On October 7, The Fish Store donated the raw bar, with fresh oysters, clams, and other seafood delights, to the Boomer Esiason …
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Forty-fourth annual Apple Festival
On Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Town of Islip will host its 44th annual Apple Festival at the Islip Grange in …
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Family fun at Fall Fest!
Spooky happenings abound in downtown Sayville on Main Street for the annual Fall Fest to be held by the Greater Sayville Chamber of …
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School News

Both back of the ballot props pass

A total of two propositions were on the back of the ballot this year; both of which passed. Though vote counts, as of press time, were unofficial. Proposal one, an amendment to Article 1 Section 11 …

Arts
The world premiere of “Boo! A Musical Adventure” by Love Fitz Productions was held this past weekend at the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip. An original musical written and composed …
Long Island-based artist, Sueey Gutierrez was the winner of the 13 th annual Latino Museum Design Contest. The winning piece is currently on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art in …
Linda Leuzzi was joined with best-selling authors Kelly McMasters (middle) and Marilyn Levinson at the Bayport-Blue Point Library’s inaugural Local Authors Night. McMasters and Leuzzi kicked …
Hometown Heroes
Three Town of Islip fire departments recently displayed skill and remarkable talent at the 2024 New York State Drill Team Championship, hosted by the Central Islip Fire Department. “Our …
With Veterans Day right around the corner on Nov. 11, now is the time to plan how you will honor local veterans in your community. As the national leaders of the service dog industry, Canine …
On Friday, Oct. 25, a fire started in the former Café Joelle building, which tore through adjoining stores, Paper Doll Vintage Boutique and Boris’s Barbershop, and caused water damage in …
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