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 …
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 …
From its wooded areas to its beautiful seashores, it’s safe to say nature on Long Island is wonderfully diverse — and worth protecting. From Memorial Day to Labor Day this year, organizations …
In recognition of World Drowning Prevention Day, South Shore University Hospital invited the community for an educational event to promote swimming safety and drowning prevention. A …
Every Thursday at Blue Point Bible Church, on the corner of Blue Point Avenue and Maple Street, a “Hub of Help” is available for those looking for clothing, food, guidance, and more. The Hub …
Suffolk County lawmakers last week unanimously voted to subject kratom products to greater regulations, but did not ban the substance outright like Nassau County did earlier this year. The …
There is an upcoming public hearing on Aug. 11 for a data center moratorium held by the Islip Town Board. The board voted 4-1 in favor of the hearing on July 14, giving permission to the town clerk …
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate multiple people who damaged and stole property in …
The Bayport-Blue Point School District Board of Education organized and prepared for the onset of the 2026-2027 school year during their July 7 reorganization meeting. During the meeting, …
The Patchogue Lions Club’s Main Street Fourth of July parade in the Village of Patchogue was held on Saturday, July 4, amidst scorching 100-degree weather, but enough celebration to counter the …
The Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed its new board during its installation dinner on June 24. Ronald F. Devine was installed as the chamber’s president, succeeding Karl …
Lacrosse player Kerrigan Miller, Bayport-Blue Point alumna who played lacrosse collegiately at USC and University of North Carolina, then coached at the University of Virginia and currently coaches …
As the region prepares for the summer’s first heat wave, Islip Town officials are monitoring weather conditions closely and taking steps to keep both its residents and its workforce safe. Town …
This 3-D T.rex at the Bayport-Blue Point Library is a reminder to participate in the library’s countywide summer reading theme “Unearth a Story.” It goes along with other paleontology …
Six months after opening at 59 Montauk Highway in Blue Point, the Mediterranean-American cafe Alma D’Oro has revamped its menu and continues bringing smiles and delicious food to the South Shore. …
Family and friends cheered on Bayport-Blue Point’s class of 2026 as they entered their next stage in life, graduating from high school last week. On Friday, June 26, Bayport-Blue Point High School …
For many, the Fourth of July is a day to wear red, white, and blue, while hosting a barbecue that may or may not include potentially illegal pyrotechnics. As America’s 250th birthday looms this …
For the past few weeks, the ladies of the St. John’s women’s organization, called Philoptochos, began spending hours upon hours across multiple days preparing homemade desserts for sale at the …
Around 60 students at Kiddie Kampus West nursery school in Bayport marked the end of the school year and moving up to older classes and kindergarten at the school’s 51st graduation ceremony on June …
After months of searching, the Bayport-Blue Point Board of Education recently appointed a permanent superintendent to lead the school district starting this summer. The school board named …
