Multiple historic markers, including those highlighting historic streets in Islip Hamlet, were vandalized or removed earlier this year, with replacements still in the works, according to the …
Fifteen years ago, Dorothy Knowlton Johnson of Blue Point’s son, Max Greenfeld, died of an opioid overdose. Fifteen years later, a packed-out crowd of community members, officials, and …
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 …
NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk has a Brookhaven Town public hearing set for later today, Thursday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m., to consider their 270,000-square-foot, $650-million proposed pavilion expansion …
In Philadelphia, 1976, Rocky Balboa, an unknown fighter who’s yet to reach his full potential, receives the opportunity of a lifetime to duel with one of the sport’s top athletes, Apollo Creed. …
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or looking to learn the game, golfers of all experience backgrounds are welcomed to play at Sayville’s newest golfing experience. Back Nine Golf, an indoor …
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 …
Bay Shore Historical Society welcomed special guest speaker Marsha Collock last Thursday, Aug. 20, to get a glimpse into a Gilded Age murder. Dating back to 1906, Collock aimed to put a wider lens on …
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 …
After a year-long application process in which prospective orchestra directors took turns leading an orchestra through a concert cycle, the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts has chosen a permanent …
Almost two years after a fire tore through its Main Street storefront in Sayville, the Sayville Running Company reopened its original location this week to excitement from the greater Sayville …
Tiny Raccoon Books, at 277 Railroad Avenue in Sayville, recently announced the launch of an electronic waste recycling program at their bookstore. Instead of having materials collect dust in garages, …
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 …
As summer begins to wind down, what better way to take in the remaining warm, sunny days than by enjoying fresh seafood by the Great South Bay? On Aug. 22 and 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Long …
A slice of Hollywood came to the South Shore this week when the inaugural Sayville International Film Festival screened dozens of films from across the globe. From Aug. 13-16, the Sayville …
The Bayport-Blue Point School District is welcoming new leadership for the 2026-27 school year, including a new superintendent and several new and familiar faces in key administrative roles. At …
After earning four varsity letters in lacrosse and two state championships, Sayville 2026 alumna Sophia Buffardi will be attending University of North Carolina this fall on a full scholarship to play …
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 …
One of Sayville’s most cherished traditions returned this past week, bringing delicious food, fun games, entertaining music and more throughout the weekend. The Greater Sayville Chamber of …
