As objective and independent news writers and editors, we have an imperative to cover the issues most important to the people of southern Brookhaven. Every day, our team is on the ground questioning …
With the backdrop of the South Shore a window-view away, an array of biologists, council members, financial consultants, farmers, a town mayor, and citizens gathered at The View in Oakdale for some …
The Bayport-Blue Point girls varsity basketball team won the first round of playoffs in a showdown against archrival Sayville on Friday, Feb. 23, with a final score of 55-47. “Sayville is …
The Town of Islip will be hosting walk-in interviews for over 600 summer jobs at Brookwood Hall in East Islip on Saturday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Brentwood Recreation Center on …
Bayport-Blue Point High School juniors George Rogers and Yuvraj Toor qualified for the Debate State Championship to take place on April 12 through the 14. They earned this qualification on Jan. …
On Friday, Feb. 2, the Bayport-Blue Point School District’s elementary schools held their annual Kids Invite Someone Special (KISS) Dance. Antonia Sautter, a PTA leader and Blue Point …
On Feb. 5, Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Legislature presiding officer Kevin McCaffrey, joined by environmental and labor leaders, announced what Romaine categorized as …
The Bayport-Blue Point High School christened a new Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. The creation of the wellness center was an idea that started roughly two years ago and in recognition …
The Bayport-Blue Point School District celebrated the 100th day of school with students dressing up as 100-year-olds. We asked the students what they thought centenarians did for fun after a century …
A winter storm warning is in effect for the South Shore from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, as heavy snow is expected to accumulate. The Town of Islip is projected to receive 5 to 10 …
Blue Point-based Johnny Mac Foundation, headquartered at the Bayport-Blue Point Library, hosted its 14th “wish gala” on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Gatsby-fabulous Mansion at Oyster Bay. A …
On Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Town of Brookhaven demolished the blighted former gas station at the corner of Kennedy Avenue on Montauk Highway in Blue Point. The building of a nature-interest spot has …
On Friday, Jan. 26, the Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce honored Ronnie Devine Jr. at the Mansion in West Sayville. Abundant with shades of green, the evening was attended by civic …
Local state senators Alexis Weik (R-8th District) and Dean Murray (R-3rd District), along with 13 other senators, submitted a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging her to rescind the electric bus …
While elected officials from The Suffolk County News ’s coverage area have expressed their deep concern and advocacy for our public schools, the cut in state funding to school districts on Long …
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-New York) announced the FY 2025 Executive Budget, which is proposed to make “significant investments to make New York more affordable, more livable and safer.” …
Construction on Roe Park in Blue Point was originally to be completed in November of last year, but supply delays have pushed the new opening date to early March. “We’ve just been …
With heavy rains, the Sayville Running Company’s 10-Mile Run to the Brewery still continued on Saturday, Jan. 13. Described by the running company as “boast[ing] a scenic, flat …
On Jan. 18, Town of Brookhaven supervisor Daniel J. Panico announced the appointment of councilman Neil Foley (R-5th District) to serve as deputy supervisor for Town of Brookhaven. Foley elected …
Borne from a loving abuelita’s kitchen, Tico’s Empanadas has undeniable Latin American roots, but also a down-home quality that is pure South Shore cuisine. Located on Montauk and …
