Volunteers are the backbone of many organizations, and ECLI-VIBES in Islandia is no exception. With 2024 ending, ECLI-VIBES has taken time to celebrate its incredible volunteers for their hard work …
Town of Islip employees went above and beyond this holiday season, giving generously to the 2024 Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. Town staff adopted more than 60 “Angels,” and carefully …
This past weekend marked the 134th Army-Navy football game. Unlike the 1893 game, which nearly led to a duel between an Army general and Navy admiral, this game was a spirited …
Call it an early Christmas gift. GiGi’s Playhouse LI in Patchogue, the not-for-profit offering free services to individuals with Down syndrome, signed a contract for sale for its new home, …
There will be a community viewing of the Army-Navy football game at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Portly Villager! One hundred percent of all proceeds benefit the Lt. Michael Murphy Navy SEAL …
Local fire districts held their annual elections for commissioner at their fire headquarters on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The results are as follows: West Sayville-Oakdale For the five-year term of …
West Islip native Daniel Penny was acquitted earlier this week on criminal negligence charges. Jury deliberations began last week for the Penny trial which was being held in a lower Manhattan …
SoLI, the 23-voice a cappella chamber choir celebrating 15 years of collaborative singing, presents a program of Christmas music, “Sights, Sounds and Songs of the Nativity,” 2 p.m. …
This past Sunday, Dec. 1, the Sons of the American Legion and the Auxiliary hosted their monthly breakfast, which takes place on the first Sunday of every month. However, this month, a very special …
The Greater Sayville Food Pantry would like to thank the community and Sayville residents for their generous food donations during this year’s holiday parade. A special shout-out to the …
Letters to Santa collected through programs like the USPS reveal that over 500,000 letters were submitted to Santa via New York’s post office asking for a pet for Christmas. This holiday …
Local fire districts will hold their annual elections for commissioner on Tuesday, Dec. 10. They will remain as commissioner for a five-year term. Only those registered with the Suffolk County Board …
For some, the season of giving is year-round. The ALL BOOBS MATTER fundraising initiative, spearhead by chef Mike Landesberg of East Islip’s Jackson Hall American Bar and Grille, is a prime …
In addition to sponsoring a Sayville Veterans Recognition Lunch for 26 veterans, the Rotary Club of Sayville collected essential-needs items for veterans this month. Collection boxes were placed in …
Eric D’Arce, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, VFW District 11 Legislative chairman and VFW Post 2913 senior vice commander, sat with Rotarian and PDG Army Capt.Don Hester at the recent Rotary Club of …
Early Sunday morning, countless cars belonging to veterans lined up along Lakeland Avenue to receive a free turkey and all the fixings, just in time for Thanksgiving, thanks to the Community …
The Bayport Civic Association just conducted its 21st annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, thanks this year to the generosity of over 60 local families. Over the past 21 years, the BCA …
At the nonprofit organization Canine Companions, passionate volunteers raise and train puppies to become service dogs, matching each pup to a person with disabilities—at no cost to the client. …
A Christmas tradition, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Islip hosts a Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon on the first Saturday in December every year. This year, mark your calendar to join in on the …
On Friday, Nov. 15, members of the Suffolk Masonic District and Masonic War Vets Post 23 gathered at the West Sayville Golf Course to dedicate a Memorial Bench for the Battle Within Foundation. …
