Bayport-Blue Point High School’s music department presented “Guys and Dolls” from Feb. 5-7. The classic musical comedy centers on gamblers, showgirls and unexpected romance in New York City, …
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, …
After working in public education for over 30 years, superintendent of the Bayport-Blue Point School District, Timothy Hearney, announced he will retire after the end of the school year. …
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 …
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. …
With five months to go until primary day in late June, three Democratic congressional candidates introduced themselves and outlined their stances on pressing issues to a packed house of voters at a …
Bayport-Blue Point High School recently launched a competitive dance team, allowing students who often rehearse in private studios outside of school to perform as an official athletics team in the …
Bayport-Blue Point girls basketball head coach Toni McKillop has rolled out the same starting five all season long and never knows who’s going to lead the offense on any given day. All …
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 …
Growing up in the mountains of northern Greece, surrounded by a family who loved to cook, Mario Kostits-Pasialis had big dreams of coming to the United States and entering the business world. A …
After years of giving back to her community, Blue Point resident Jennifer McNamara was recently named the grand marshal of the 36th annual Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce St. Patrick’s Day …
Bayport-Blue Point boys varsity basketball currently sports a 3-4 league record and a 6-7 overall record in their 2025-26 winter season. The Phantoms started off their campaign on Dec. 5, with a …
From fresh local produce to tasty sourdough bread and seasonal items all in between, the South Shore Farm Stand in Blue Point offers an array of Long Island-based foods. The farm stand operates …
At a recent public meeting at the Blue Point Fire District, commissioners questioned a tower company over the progress of leasing out antenna space for cellphone and other telecommunication companies …
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 …
Residents packed the meeting room of the Bayport Fire District on Jan. 5 to express concerns regarding the district’s proposal to construct a cell-tower facility on its property. Over 70 …
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 …
