For the past few weeks, the ladies of the St. John’s women’s organization, called Philoptochos, began spending hours upon hours across multiple days preparing homemade desserts for sale at the …

The keys to the old Bayport-Blue Point Library were turned over this week to GiGi’s Playhouse. “We closed Friday at Egan & Golden in Patchogue,” said BBP Library director Mike …

On Saturday, June 5, the West Sayville Fire Department Flying Dutchmen drill team continued their winning ways and emerged as co-champions with the Central Islip Hoboes in the 66th annual Long Island …

When you go to Peter Fox Cohalan’s house in Sayville to celebrate the new recipient of the Honorable Peter Fox Cohalan Scholarship in American History for a Nassau/Suffolk Senior, history lessons …

Blood centers across the state are declaring blood emergencies, meaning that there’s less than a two-day supply of blood, with even  less for type O blood, according to the New York Department …

The West Sayville Junior Fire Department was recently awarded the “Youth Group of the Year” by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York for over a century of service to the …

At this year’s Bayport-Blue Point Senior Awards Night, the Bayport Civic Association Scholarships were awarded to the graduating seniors who best excelled in the performance of their civic duties. …

The Johnny Mac Foundation hosted its fifth annual Johnny Mac Day at the Bayport-Blue Point Library this weekend, bringing together local community organizations, retailers and live music. The …

Family, friends, and veterans recently celebrated the 100th birthday of a U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient from Sayville who served in World War II. Vincent Impallomeni turned 100 on …

It began with a message from across the world.  On Wednesday, May 20, 300 excited guests readied themselves for the inaugural Patriotic Concert at the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL …

The rain showers that poured throughout Memorial Day weekend, including during parades and ceremonies across Long Island, seemed like a fitting backdrop for many residents on a day of remembrance. …

After a near-constant rainy weekend, the sun parted through the clouds to shine down on a gathering of community members, friends, and family of fallen U.S. Army soldier Matthew Baylis this Memorial …

Boy Scout Troop 184 in Sayville recently donated around a dozen boxes/baskets full of needed items to Mercy Center Ministries in Patchogue, a nonprofit that provides housing for homeless women and …

The American Ballet Studio in Bayport opened the “Emily Finn Performing Arts Space” on May 16 with a dedication show to benefit the Emily Finn Foundation, an up-and-coming nonprofit organization …

Eileen Tyznar, president emeritus and administrator of the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce, was recently awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for her years of dedication and …

Civic organizations, including veterans’ groups and fire departments, will host parades and remembrance ceremonies on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Remember the sacrifices made by those who …

Those who knew and loved 9-year-old Laney McGowan of Sayville often describe the young girl, who died last December after a lifelong battle with Dravet syndrome, with one word: fighter. …

Hundreds of Long Islanders gathered around a 26-foot steel beam from the former World Trade Center at the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in West Sayville on Monday to honor and remember the …

Monday, May 4, 11 a.m. at Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum (West Sayville) Sept. 11 was the largest attack ever on American soil.   Nearly 3,000 Americans were killed that tragic day. …

By Joseph Caligiuri On April 18, East Islip faced off against Bellport in a Legacy softball game in honor of Laney McGowan. Starting at 11 a.m., the Islip community came together for not only …