Community members and organizations from across the country continue their outpouring of support for the upcoming nonprofit organization, the Emily Finn Foundation, named in honor of the West …
The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts Chorus welcomed spring with their program “Peace & Joy Through Music,” at the Bayport United Methodist Church on March 29. From songs in Spanish and …
The Nesconset teen who police say murdered 18-year-old West Sayville resident Emily Finn last November is now facing an additional charge for allegedly conspiring to burglarize the Finn family home …
The Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) hosted a webinar last Thursday, March 5, to discuss the impacts of toxic PFAS chemicals in New York, where scholars discussed their findings regarding …
In her 2026 State of the Town address, Town of Islip supervisor Angie Carpenter laid out a vision for the municipality’s future, with a focus on the town’s comprehensive plan, along with …
Suffolk County saw its likely larg- est recorded snowfall on Monday, Feb. 23, after more than 31 inches of snow fell in Central Islip, according to the National Weather Service, breaking a 13-year …
Local school districts continued their preliminary budget presentations at board meetings recently as each district prepares its budget for a vote in May. All figures each school district …
For many, fire departments are an ubiquitous presence, thought of only when seeing a fire truck speed to a call. But local departments, and the thousands of volunteer firefighters who work in them, …
For the first time, artwork from students attending two Eastern Suffolk BOCES schools was featured in a public art gallery for a weekend-long exhibition. “Art From the Heart: An Artistic …
Rose Adrianna Leigh-Manuell, of West Sayville, likely the oldest Sayville-area resident, died peacefully, according to family, on Feb. 4 at the age of 107. Born on Dec. 31, 1918, one month after …
For over 125 years, the family of Harold “Harry” Stumme has worked as sailors, from the shores of Great South Bay to the distant seas of Europe and Asia. Stumme spoke to about two-dozen …
Two months after the death of 18-year-old Emily Finn, friends and family of the West Sayville teen have their eyes and hearts set toward action and awareness in their fallen “angel’s” memory. …
On Jan. 27, the West Sayville Fire Department Flying Dutchmen Drill Team was honored for their performance at the NYSFD Drill Team Tournament, which earned them the title of New York State Drill Team …
The Connetquot wrestling team posted a 16-3 dual meet record for the season paced by the seniors. Recently, the wrestling booster club recognized the twelfth graders at T-Bird Senior Night. Shown in …
Suffolk County saw its largest snowstorm in four years on Jan. 25, with snow totals hovering around a foot during the day-long storm that also brought a period of sleet and lingering cold. …
The New York State Department of Education recently announced its projections for aid to school districts as Gov. Kathy Hochul lays out her 2026-2026 budget plan. Most districts across Long …
In recent years, stories of everyday heroes have been shared on the news for saving a child’s life after choking. Cases have happened all over Long Island, from Elmont to East Setauket, yet New …
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 …
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 …
