The holiday season is in full swing, and small businesses across the Sayville area have finished setting up their seasonal displays, inventory and deals—all ready for eager shoppers looking to …
Around two-dozen Long Islanders braved the frigid temperatures waiting outside of Buddha Belly Records on the morning of Friday, Nov. 28, to find exclusive deals during a Black Friday Record Store …
The writer While working as a registered nurse four decades ago, Liz Finnegan never would have expected to become the editor of the Islip Bulletin and Suffolk County News. Yet, she always …
The Sayville Golden Flashes met the Smithtown West Bulls at Stony Brook University last Thursday for the Section XI Division III Suffolk County Championship. After a scoreless first quarter, the …
Bayport-Blue Point’s football program added another chapter to its dynasty last Friday evening, and it took quite a comeback to do so. The Phantoms scored 23 unanswered points to rally …
A piece of Hollywood is coming to Sayville next summer. Sayville native Maria Cappricielli and her production company are launching the inaugural Sayville International Film Festival in August 2026 …
It wouldn’t be the holiday season in Sayville without the annual kickoff event, the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce’s Miracle on Main Street, bringing holiday cheer on Small Business …
The hobby horse, sporting real horsehair tufted on its head and a leather saddle, was a charming throwback to the past, as was the elephant, on wheels so it could be pulled around. “Its …
Musicians with the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts Chorus rang in the start of the holiday season on Nov. 23 with their concert, “Gifts,” at the United Methodist Church of Patchogue. …
“Bet your bottom dollar” you won’t want to miss Argyle Theatre’s current production of “Annie,” produced by father-son team Mark and Dylan Perlman, who …
The Sayville Golden Flashes hosted the East Hampton Bonackers last Friday for the Division III Suffolk County Section XI Semifinals, on Greeley Avenue. The road team captivated the scoring on …
While its beaches are summer getaways close to home for Long Islanders today, during the 19th century, the barren dunes and pine forests of Fire Island were witnesses to disasters as ships wrecked en …
Nestled on the edge of South Main Street in Sayville, a warm purple glow from the neon lights outside of Buddha Belly Records invites music lovers of all genres in. Opened in January 2024, …
Bayport Blue-Point is one win away from a fourth-straight Suffolk Division IV football championship after working its way past Mount Sinai in last Friday night’s semifinal, 23-7, behind a …
Members of the greater Sayville community braved the freezing weather on Nov. 11 to gather and honor the men and women who served in the armed forces on Veterans Day. Speeches given by leaders …
Crowds of parishioners, neighbors, and curious passersby filled the Parish Hall at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Sayville on Nov. 8 for the church’s annual Christmas Fair. Tables …
East Islip hosted Connetquot last Friday in the Division II Suffolk County Section XI quarterfinals at Sal Ciampi Field at Boomer Esiason Stadium, at 1 Redmen Street in Islip Terrace. The No. …
I cannot believe we are at the end of October! In celebration of spooky season, please enjoy this roundup of some of my favorite stories that are perfect for curling up with a nice cup of hot apple …
A great family musical to see at the very start of the holiday season, “Shrek: The Musical” at CM Performing Arts Center, tells the fairy tale of an asocial ogre who comes to mutually see …
And just like that summer ended, autumn leaves peaked in vibrant fall colors and the Annual Connetquot River Halloween Boat Parade accompanied by a Grucci Fireworks display was upon us kicking off …