The Bayport-Blue Point School district returned to classes early this year (before Labor Day) on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The first year since 2019 that masks are not required made for some …

The Connetquot Central School District has appointed Joseph Piombo and Danielle Black as, respectively, principal and assistant principal of Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School for the 2022-2023 school …

On Saturday, Aug. 27, Kay Cameron Jewelers held a Princess Anna (from “Frozen”) piercing event. Longtime employee, Giovanna, was dressed to perfection as the spunky sister of Queen Elsa, …

The Seafood Festival was held at the Long Island Maritime Museum this weekend, Aug. 20 and Aug. 21, for the 29th time since its inception in 1992. Over 12,000 people from across Long Island enjoyed …

With her trusted equine friend by her side, Mackenzie Campbell has been making amazing strides in her speech therapy and has even secured a spot at the prestigious Hampton Classic. A 5-year-old …

Briana Primavera, of Bayport, was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the South Shore College Women’s Club at a luncheon hosted at the Mad Batter Tea Room in Blue Point, to use in her …

The annual Sayville Rotary Beefsteak event last Thursday night, headed by Rotary president Drew Baldwin, welcomed over 350 jubilant guests, who helped raise funds for local community nonprofits and …

The Long Island Maritime Museum’s 29th annual Seafood Festival will be held this Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is expected to bring in over 15,000 people …

With raging sun the last few weeks of summer, many enjoyed basking in the light before school starts, but for those with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), typical day activities like bike riding, …

Inclusive Sports and Fitness (ISF), based in Holbrook, has been hosting a six-week summer camp program for students with special needs and neurotypical student-athlete mentors from surrounding high …

Taking place all across downtown Sayville for three days, Summerfest was the event of the season, with thousands in attendance. With something for everyone in the family, there was decadent food, …

On Wednesday, July 27, the Bayport-Blue Point Library held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly christened John McNamara Teen Center. Local charity Johnny Mac Foundation has been a robust …

The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce’s Summerfest makes its triumphant return this weekend, starting Friday night at 5 p.m. on Aug. 5 and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, …

How do you change a life?   It’s a straightforward question with a straightforward answer.   You give a young person an opportunity.  That’s exactly what 300 of the …

Leeann Redlo and Jameson Smith, seniors from Bayport-Blue Point High School, Emily Mohr and Aidan Mallon, seniors from Connetquot High School, and Jillian Rastello and Yirdaw Rivera, seniors from …

On Thursday, July 21, The Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association hosted the second of its summer series of concerts at Memorial Park in Bayport. With no available spots for parking in the …

The Sayville Garden Club is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 scholarship awards, Brendan Dargis and Kieran Schug. The club annually awards one scholarship each to a graduating high school …

On Saturday, July 16, the Long Island Dog Owners’ Group hosted its seventh annual Beach Party at the off-leash dog park at Mud Creek. With sand and sea abound, the four-legged partygoers …

Sure, it’s only mid-July, but most of us with children have already been preparing for the new school year. We are buying backpacks, clothes, school supplies, sneakers, and so much more. …

The CM Noel S. Ruiz Theatre hosted an outdoor festival this Sunday, July 17, as part of their ongoing celebrations for the 35th anniversary of the venue. The day was filled with musical …