Hometown Heroes

Sayville Post 433 Veterans of Foreign Wars attended the Sayville Scouting America Troop 184 Eagle Court of honor to congratulate two new Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in scouting.   Both scouts …

St. Ann’s Episcopal Church transformed into Sayville’s hottest 1920s-themed speakeasy, “The River Room,” for one-night-only last Friday, during a murder-mystery event which raised money for …

As Peter Kletchka sang in honor of the victims, Islip Town once again remembered what happened just 25 years ago. The Town of Islip held the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park starting at 5 p.m. in …

Outside fire departments, schools, town halls, and parks across Long Island, communities gathered to honor those who died as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 …

“We can make a positive impact on substance-use disorder, help save lives, and celebrate those who need to recover,” Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter shared at the commencement of Islip Goes …

“It’s not a dream; there is no waking up from this. It’s not a bad movie, and it may not ever really be over,” read a Suffolk County News editorial on Sept. 13, 2001. This week marks the …

Each week, like clockwork, a dedicated team of production workers piece together the stories that make up the Islip Bulletin, Suffolk County News, and Long Island Advance. For nearly 20 years, …

The weather mostly held up for a delightful Seafood Fest weekend at the Long Island Maritime Museum. Crowds turned out for rows of food and craft vendors, alongside games for kids and live music for …

As of Aug. 13, Suffolk County has received 114 drowning calls resulting in 14 deaths so far in 2026. During one recent weekend at Smith Point Beach, lifeguards rescued 50 swimmers alone. Suffolk …

A recent conversation among friends with former Islip Town councilman Chris Bodkin touched on the tragic loss in WWII of U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Boyd Kime. A Suffolk County News article from May …

For Glenn Usdin, photography isn’t just a hobby or job, but a tool to preserve decades of firefighting history and knowledge around the New York metro area and beyond. Usdin recently hosted a …

Pamela Raymond, an irrepressible woman you couldn’t miss because of her exuberance and big heart, who led the Sayville Rotary Pet Parade with her scooter as the flamboyant Cruella di Vil, crusaded …

The Oakdale Historical Society made quite the “hoot” outside of St. John’s Episcopal Church last weekend during a ceremony honoring the organization’s civic leadership award winners. …

Sayville VFW Post 433 hosted its annual Summer BBQ for hospitalized veterans from Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook and Northport V.A. The Sayville VFW would like to thank volunteers …

Raffles, games, great music and food are some of the highlights of an upcoming social mixer hosted by the Christopher A. Coluccio Foundation to raise awareness for mental health and suicide …

An 11-year-old brain cancer survivor from Bellport received a sweet surprise from Suffolk County police officers last Wednesday. Dilara Coker was diagnosed with brain cancer in early 2024, and …

Visitors at the Bayport Aerodrome this past Sunday walked through a timeline of American and European military history at the aerodrome and the Long Island Living History Association’s second …

Every Thursday at Blue Point Bible Church, on the corner of Blue Point Avenue and Maple Street, a “Hub of Help” is available for those looking for clothing, food, guidance, and more. The Hub …

Boy Scout Troop 184 recently helped put down mulch around the garden beds at the Gillette House in Sayville, which are maintained by the Sayville Garden Club. The Sayville Garden Club thanks all the …

On Saturday, June 27, the West Sayville Fire Department Flying Dutchmen drill team continued their winning ways and emerged as victors in the 19th annual Selden Invitational Drill, held at Brookhaven …

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