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Town celebrates sixth class of Law Enforcement Academy cadets

The Town of Islip Law Enforcement Academy graduated its sixth class of cadets this week. The robust 14-week-long academy is led by New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services …

In a unanimous decision, the Bayport Fire District’s Board of Commissioners voted to replace a 100-foot antenna on top of the building as engineering reports concluded that the radio tower had …

The Sayville Fire District, after obtaining a $30,000 federal grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fire prevention, has purchased 1,600 smoke detectors to distribute to the …

The West Sayville Junior Fire Department helped with landscaping and cleanup at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Oakdale earlier this month. Oakdale Historical Society president Maryann …

This Sept. 11, the Town of Islip hosted its annual 9/11 memorial ceremony to honor the memories of those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attack. Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and other …

This year is the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and as such, many towns and organizations are holding ceremonies and events to honor the lives lost. Below is a list of some local …

Meet Uncle Frank. A retired Brooklyn-born law enforcement officer in New York, Uncle Frank won’t take a dollar for his 10-4s.   10-4s is how Frank refers to his volunteer …

Earlier this month, Sayville Community Ambulance president, Mike Duffy, was awarded a commendation for his “enduring impact on the streets of New York through the successful investigation and …

A film chronicling the epic and tragic love story of FDNY hero John McNamara, from Blue Point, who lost his life to 9/11-related cancer in 2009, and his wife, the steadfast and dedicated Jennifer, …

A Sayville mom driving an SUV was rear-ended by a box truck on Railroad and Lakeland on Thursday, July 13, around 12:25 p.m. “Thank god the kids weren’t in the car with me! Just …

The Friends of America’s VetDogs, a 501(c)(3) organization established and headed by local community members of Sayville, held an art fundraiser with sponsors Main Street Art & Frame Shop, …

Submariners make up only 10 percent of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic …

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 …

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,” …

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 …

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. …

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 …

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office is joining forces with the Medford branch of national service dog organization Canine Companions. Suffolk County district attorney Raymond Tierney …

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 …

Before you cheer for your team, the Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ, at 131 Middle Road, is hosting a Souper Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m., with proceeds going to Sharing A Meal. …

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