For many, fire departments are an ubiquitous presence, thought of only when seeing a fire truck speed to a call. But local departments, and the thousands of volunteer firefighters who work in them, …
After working in public education for over 30 years, superintendent of the Bayport-Blue Point School District, Timothy Hearney, announced he will retire after the end of the school year. …
For the first time, artwork from students attending two Eastern Suffolk BOCES schools was featured in a public art gallery for a weekend-long exhibition. “Art From the Heart: An Artistic …
The Bayport Fire Department Engine Company 1 recently hosted its annual ice rescue training course, bringing together dozens of firefighters from across Long Island to learn how to safely and …
Two months after the death of 18-year-old Emily Finn, friends and family of the West Sayville teen have their eyes and hearts set toward action and awareness in their fallen “angel’s” memory. …
Bayport-Blue Point High School recently launched a competitive dance team, allowing students who often rehearse in private studios outside of school to perform as an official athletics team in the …
Bayport-Blue Point girls basketball head coach Toni McKillop has rolled out the same starting five all season long and never knows who’s going to lead the offense on any given day. All …
Suffolk County saw its largest snowstorm in four years on Jan. 25, with snow totals hovering around a foot during the day-long storm that also brought a period of sleet and lingering cold. …
The New York State Department of Education recently announced its projections for aid to school districts as Gov. Kathy Hochul lays out her 2026-2026 budget plan. Most districts across Long …
In recent years, stories of everyday heroes have been shared on the news for saving a child’s life after choking. Cases have happened all over Long Island, from Elmont to East Setauket, yet New …
Brothers and Sayville High School students Rocco, a junior, and Nico Cappiello, freshman, have been volunteering their time on Sundays walking dogs at Carol’s Senior Pet Sanctuary, located on …
After years of giving back to her community, Blue Point resident Jennifer McNamara was recently named the grand marshal of the 36th annual Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce St. Patrick’s Day …
Bayport-Blue Point boys varsity basketball currently sports a 3-4 league record and a 6-7 overall record in their 2025-26 winter season. The Phantoms started off their campaign on Dec. 5, with a …
At a recent public meeting at the Blue Point Fire District, commissioners questioned a tower company over the progress of leasing out antenna space for cellphone and other telecommunication companies …
News stories and events across the South Shore of Suffolk County have made quite the headlines this year. From new businesses opening, to protests outside elected officials’ offices, to heated …
Residents packed the meeting room of the Bayport Fire District on Jan. 5 to express concerns regarding the district’s proposal to construct a cell-tower facility on its property. Over 70 …
State Sen. Alexis Weik, who serves the 8th Senate District, announced on Dec. 30 that she would not be seeking a new term in Albany this November, for personal reasons. Weik made the …
Do early reminders of Valentine’s Day at supermarket displays bring stress while being single? Looking to meet the right one, or just someone with similar interests, even as friends? Certified …
The faces and names of over 100 victims of the opioid epidemic were memorialized on Dec. 29 in a beautiful tribute from The Purple Rock Project. A group of bereaved Long Island parents placed …
One year ago this week, I graduated from New York University without a clue whether I’d find a job or if I’d ever be able to work in my dream role as a reporter. A few months later, in May …
