News stories and events across the South Shore of Suffolk County have made quite the headlines this year. From new businesses opening, to protests outside elected officials’ offices, to heated …
A photography exhibition will open up the new year at the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts (BAFFA) Gallery in Sayville. The show, “Chasing the Light,” features the work of local …
State Sen. Alexis Weik, who serves the 8th Senate District, announced on Dec. 30 that she would not be seeking a new term in Albany this November, for personal reasons. Weik made the …
Do early reminders of Valentine’s Day at supermarket displays bring stress while being single? Looking to meet the right one, or just someone with similar interests, even as friends? Certified …
The faces and names of over 100 victims of the opioid epidemic were memorialized on Dec. 29 in a beautiful tribute from The Purple Rock Project. A group of bereaved Long Island parents placed …
One year ago this week, I graduated from New York University without a clue whether I’d find a job or if I’d ever be able to work in my dream role as a reporter. A few months later, in May …
As we ring in 2026, The Suffolk County News reached out to local community figures to ask them about their resolutions for the new year. Here’s what they have to say heading into the new year. …
Sunrise Drive Elementary School in Sayville hosted its 10th annual Polar Express Day on Tuesday, Dec. 23, transforming the …
Sayville Public Schools hosted its annual Every Child’s Dream Holiday Dinner on Friday, Dec. 12, welcoming more than 500 guests to Sayville High School for an evening filled with celebration and …
Sayville girls varsity basketball has a young team and is staying in contention in Suffolk County League V in the 2025-26 season. They currently maintain a 2-3 league record and a 4-5 overall record. …
Looking for winter family fun during the holiday break? Look no further than your backyard at the Sayville Falls Light Show and Winter Garden, with festive light displays on display through Jan. 11, …
The Greater Sayville community is mourning the loss of 9-year-old Laney Jace McGowan, a young girl who, friends said, lived her life as a fighter with a smile. McGowan died on Friday, Dec. 12, …
Sayville boys varsity basketball has ushered in a new era with first-year head coach Kevin O’Halloran, a 2015 Sayville alumnus who played three years collegiately at St. Joseph’s University. The …
Residents across the Town of Islip began celebrating Hanukkah on Dec. 14, with menorah lightings, bringing community members together in resiliency in the hours following a terrorist attack on a …
Need a last-minute Christmas gift? The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts gallery had plenty of affordable local art for sale on Dec. 13 and 14 during their holiday pop-up artisan show at the Gillette …
The Sayville Unified Topgolf team recently began its season after expanding membership to include over 30 students from diverse backgrounds, who support one another while having fun taking swings on …
After winning the 2025 Long Island Class III Championship, the icing on the cake included a parade and numerous merits awarded to Sayville footballers subsequent to a perfect 12-0 season. The …
The Greater Sayville Food Pantry would like to thank the community and area residents for their generous food donations during this year’s holiday parade. A special thank you goes out to …
This week, 84 years ago, around 2,400 Americans were killed when the Japanese military attacked Pearl Harbor- forcing the United States to enter World War II. One of those 2,400 people killed …
Sayville Fire Department Candidate Gene Giacoia won a five-year commissioner term after receiving 82 votes. West Sayville Fire Department Incumbent commissioner Kevin Candido won a …
