Jack McNeil, vice president, of the Bayport-Blue Point Junior Civic, delivered school supplies collected by the group to the Our Lady of the Snow outreach. “This donation could not have …
This year, William’s Chalk the Walk’s eighth annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Blue Point Preserve. A day of celebration, the event is “full of art, …
On Sept. 17, Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and the members of the town board celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and the members of the community whose presence in the town has made Islip a …
A local family in need will soon move into a safe and affordable home right here on Long Island this fall. Marking a significant milestone in this state-of-the-art project, Long Island-based …
On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Razing Hair Salon in Bayport held their annual night of celebration and solidarity with the Town of Islip’s initiative to “Go Purple” for the month of …
On Monday, Aug. 19, Eagle Scout Patric Gleason was honored by the Suffolk County Council for Eagle Scout Project of the Year in Connetquot High School’s auditorium. Gleason’s Eagle …
On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Sayville Fire Department hosted the Town of Islip Fire Department parade, where all 16 departments marched. Following the parade, community members were invited to the …
On Aug. 3, Oakdale community leader Mike Burke alerted the Idle Hour area that a historical pillar on the corner of Chateau and Connetquot Road had been defaced with scrawling graffiti incoherently …
The Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy Scholarship was awarded in memory of Connetquot graduate Matthew Baylis to Connetquot student, Tristan Weingarten. “The Lt. Michael Murphy Museum was …
Retired Fedex ground driver, George Buechner, has served the Blue Point community for over 40 years. To thank him for his dedication and service, Ali and Joe Salvatore held a send-off party for him …
All 16 fire departments to march Everyday heroes in the community serve wholeheartedly, albeit quietly. On Saturday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m. is a chance to give back to those who donate their time …
This Saturday, July 20, the Oakdale Historical Society raised over $500 at a community picnic and yard sale at St. John’s Church. The second-oldest church in Suffolk County, the celebration was …
On June 8, the West Sayville Fire Department Flying Dutchmen drill team emerged as victors in the 26th annual North Bellmore Invitational Motorized Drill, hosted by the North Bellmore Fire Department …
Steven Niciforo plays the bass in the band Kool Spektrum, a group of fellow musicians that play classic rock covers, who, like Niciforo, are also on the autism spectrum. The band often plays at Rock …
Each summer, United Veterans Beacon House hosts a barbecue for veterans living in its 52 residences—along with any veteran anywhere that likes good food, entertainment, and the camaraderie of …
