Stepping inside the train room of the Central Operating Lines Model Railroad Club in Bohemia, it’s not unusual for visitors’ jaws to drop in amazement as they become giants inside an elaborately …
When thinking about early strides for women’s rights, many people imagine suffragettes marching on Washington, D.C., and later earning the right to vote. But according to Suffolk County Community …
In her 2026 State of the Town address, Town of Islip supervisor Angie Carpenter laid out a vision for the municipality’s future, with a focus on the town’s comprehensive plan, along with …
Four T-Bird grapplers earned All County honors at the Section XI Tournament. The event was held at Stony Brook University on Feb. 14 and 15.
During a March 10 Board of Education Meeting, Connetquot School District administrators presented the first budget draft for the 2026-2027 school year, which revealed a roughly $3.5 million deficit. …
Suffolk County saw its likely larg- est recorded snowfall on Monday, Feb. 23, after more than 31 inches of snow fell in Central Islip, according to the National Weather Service, breaking a 13-year …
Local school districts continued their preliminary budget presentations at board meetings recently as each district prepares its budget for a vote in May. All figures each school district …
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, …
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. …
The Connetquot wrestling team posted a 16-3 dual meet record for the season paced by the seniors. Recently, the wrestling booster club recognized the twelfth graders at T-Bird Senior Night. Shown in …
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 U.S. Department of Education recently announced that it found the Connetquot School District violated a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by complying with the New York State ban on Native …
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 …
Some residents along Church Street in Bohemia raised concerns over a proposed warehouse at 444 Johnson Avenue at a recent Town of Islip Planning Board meeting. Neighbors, some of whom live …
The Connetquot wrestling team placed first in the Valley Stream dual meet tournament. The team record is now 13-2. Pictured (kneeling, L to R): Gabriel Muy, Ryan Bujold, Christian Kerr, Dominic …
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 …
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 …
