Outside fire departments, schools, town halls, and parks across Long Island, communities gathered to honor those who died as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 …
Students across Suffolk County went back to school last week, starting their first chapters of the 2026-27 school year. The Connetquot, Sayville, and Bayport-Blue Point school districts all …
The Sayville Garden Club is pleased to announce its Beautification Awards for 2026. Pictured here are the three homeowners and three business awards given this year. The first is the lovely yard …
“It’s not a dream; there is no waking up from this. It’s not a bad movie, and it may not ever really be over,” read a Suffolk County News editorial on Sept. 13, 2001. This week marks the …
Last fall was a highly successful one for Bayport-Blue Point girls soccer, which reached the Suffolk Class A championship game, where they fell just short to Sayville, 3-2. The Phantoms won 11 …
Preparing for back to school can be made easier and less stressful. School-age children generally need nine to 12 hours of sleep per 24 hours, while teenagers need eight to 10 hours. NYU Langone …
This fall, the Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms varsity football squad will be seeking their fourth Long Island championship in the past five years. The Phantoms took home the title on an emphatic …
There’s a newcomer to the Suffolk League IV football party that’ll look to derail four-time defending county champion Bayport-Blue Point’s “drive for five.” Sayville is the No. 1 seed …
Fifteen years ago, Dorothy Knowlton Johnson of Blue Point’s son, Max Greenfeld, died of an opioid overdose. Fifteen years later, a packed-out crowd of community members, officials, and …
The Bayport-Blue Point Library, in partnership with the Johnny Mac Foundation, recently held a panel discussion with first responders whose lives were forever changed by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. …
After a year-long application process in which prospective orchestra directors took turns leading an orchestra through a concert cycle, the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts has chosen a permanent …
For Glenn Usdin, photography isn’t just a hobby or job, but a tool to preserve decades of firefighting history and knowledge around the New York metro area and beyond. Usdin recently hosted a …
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 …
