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 Meet the candidates for NY’s Second Congressional District
Incumbent U.S. Rep Andrew Garbarino is facing a challenge from former Suffolk County executive and Democrat Pat Halpin in this …
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Local Democratic candidates gather for Town Hall in Islip
The Islip Democratic Committee held their 2026 Town Hall last Saturday, Oct. 3. Hosted at East Islip’s Greenwood Hall from 11 to 2 …
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American journalist reflects on his time in Russian prison
For nearly 500 days, Evan Gershkovich had little control over where he went and when he would see his friends and family. But he could …
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SPORTS

Jack Coan first CFL start

In his third season of playing pro football in Canada, Sayville native Jack Coan received his first career CFL start last Saturday. The Saskatchewan Roughriders signal caller was under center in …
The Town of Islip’s Apple Festival returns this year for a day of family fall fun.

Get ready for Applefest

The Town of Islip’s annual Apple Festival returns this Saturday at the Islip Grange in Sayville with a full day of fall fun lined up, including craft and food vendors, amusement rides, apple …
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Sayville plays BBP at whiteout game

For the first time in 44 years, two dynamic football programs of the South Shore that are nearest in proximity faced off in a non-exhibition matchup. The defending Division III Long Island champion …

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Bayport
The film ‘Johnny Mac’ made its Long Island debut last weekend at the New York Long Island Film Festival in Lindenhurst.

‘Johnny Mac’ film screens at New York Long Island Film Festival

A short film depicting the life and courage of FDNY firefighter John McNamara, of Blue Point, who died of 9/11-related cancer in 2009, made its Long Island debut last weekend at the New York Long …
Republican candidate DawnMarie Kuhn and Democratic candidate Trish Kopp.
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Meet the candidates for State Assembly District Seven

Two candidates are running for N.Y. State Assembly District Seven, which is open as incumbent Jarett Gandolfo seeks a State Senate seat. Republican and Conservative Party candidate DawnMarie Kuhn is …
Jordana Byman, left, helps lead Bayport’s defensive effort.
SPORTS

Phantoms get back on winning track

After enjoying a seven-game winning streak in September, Bayport-Blue Point girls soccer hit a little bump in the road facing some of the toughest competition on its schedule. The gauntlet …

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Food & Drink
 Connetquot comes together for homecoming
Connetquot High School welcomed students, families, alumni and community members for its annual homecoming celebration on Oct. …
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Life is always in harmony at this cafe
Harmony Cafe’s roots can be traced back decades before the Patchogue-based nonprofit’s creation, to a cafe in Patchogue. When …
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‘Gin & Sin’ murder mystery at St. Ann’s
St. Ann’s Episcopal Church transformed into Sayville’s hottest 1920s-themed speakeasy, “The River Room,” for one-night-only …
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An Oyster Ball in Heckscher Park
Save the Great South Bay held their annual Oyster Ball on the shore of Heckscher Park last Saturday, Sept. 12. Thrown as a fundraiser …
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A battle for the ages
The clock ticked back to the 1860s at the Islip Grange as reenactors gathered to mark the 18th annual Civil War Weekend. Hosted by …
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Dogs in dresses hit the runway
Dogs dressed to the nines hit the runway this past Sunday, Sept. 13, for Tula Kitchen’s Doggy Fashion Show. Held with the Town of …
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School News

Former Connetquot superintendent receives $70k for early resignation

The Connetquot School District and Board of Education paid their former superintendent $70,000 for his early resignation this summer, according to a publicly released document. The district and …

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Arts
“I Beg Your Parton (A Dolly Parton Tribute)” by the Russell and McManus families.
The Oakdale Historical Society held its annual March of the Scarecrows contest at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Montauk Highway last weekend. Organizations and families from across the …
Strings Attached performs its fall concert, “Fall… In love with music with Strings Attached’ this Saturday at 4 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Great River.
The nearly dozen-member music ensemble Strings Attached is bringing audiences along for a journey into autumn through its upcoming concert “Fall… In love with music with Strings Attached.” …
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South Bay Art Association hosts members’ exhibition By Connor Patton There’s something BIG at the BAFFA Art Gallery in Sayville this month. The South Bay Art Association is hosting its …
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Hometown Heroes
The Shadom had served as a pleasure craft for Long Island families for many years.
Moments before firefighters from the West Sayville Fire Department set the Shadom ablaze, cries of “put down the burgers” and “light the boat” could be heard over the heightening murmurs …
The greater Sayville community ran across town to mark what would have been local teen Emily Finn’s 19th birthday and raise money for a foundation in her name.
On a cool and sunny Sunday morning, hundreds of friends, family members, and neighbors of the late Emily Finn ran and walked around West Sayville to raise money for domestic violence awareness, just …
Local fire chiefs from all over the Islip community held American flags in honor.
As Peter Kletchka sang in honor of the victims, Islip Town once again remembered what happened just 25 years ago. The Town of Islip held the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park starting at 5 p.m. in …
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