The death of Princess Diana began my lifelong fascination and genuflection of all things blonde and British because of the coverage of Prince William at Balmoral that was splashed onto midnight media …
This past Monday evening, members of the community and the Johnny Mac Foundation gathered at the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library to celebrate the annual Mitten Tree Lighting. This longtime …
Oakdale Civic president, Dave Chan, hosted his third annual, albeit informal, Turkey Trot at his home in the Idle Hour community. Chan began the tradition as a “friendly, neighborhood …
The 16th annual Blue Point Turkey Trot was held on Thursday, Nov. 23. It included a 5K run, 1.5-mile walk, 5K or 1.5-mile walk. The event was held to benefit youth of Long Island through …
The National Park Service held two information sessions last week to hear from the public about proposals to update the rules for off-road vehicle access to Fire Island National Seashore. The rules …
Say “yes” to more than the dress at Sayville Bridal, which will be commissioning local artist Erin Devine Natter with her business, Devine Brides, to create portraits for all shoppers who …
The Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms varsity football team won the Suffolk County Championship for division IV on Saturday, Nov. 18, against Shoreham-Wading River with a final score of 49-14. Head …
The holiday shopping event began back in 2010 as a campaign for American Express. Small Business Saturday is now an important day for local retailers that reminds holiday shoppers to shop small and …
Last Friday, two longtime rivals: East Islip and Sayville, duked it out again for another title game. It was a 4 p.m. game to decide the Division III Suffolk County champion at Kenneth P. …
On Saturday, Nov. 18, the American Ballet Studio in Bayport put on their “Magic on Middle” event for the community. The event was organized to create a night for family and friends …
The Long Island Maritime Museum is auctioning off nearly three-dozen original works from local artists, with starting bids around $40 and “buy now” options starting at $150, for their …
Since 2010, the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday has been dedicated “Small Business Saturday” in an effort to help boost local economies and preserve the businesses that …
With the Roosevelts’ and robber barons’ country homes as mainstays in the histories of our communities, the “old money” or “quiet luxury” aesthetic from TikTok is …
In thanks of our nation’s veterans, St. John’s Lutheran held a fundraising concert to benefit the Friends of America’s VetDogs on Sunday, Nov. 12, with funds for the training of …
Crowd ‘energizes’ players to victory BY SAM DESMOND The Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms varsity football team became 10-0 for the 2023 season after a blowout win against Mount …
“Doesn’t affect me, what we achieved last year. We’re on this year. We put so much effort in this year,” said Sayville varsity football head coach Reade Sands about the …
The Islip Arts Council will be hosting a Veteran’s Wellness Exhibition sponsored by AARP. This exhibition will focus on bringing awareness to PTSD and other mental health issues associated with …
On Sunday, Nov. 5, after two rain cancellations, The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce was finally able to hold their Margaritaville event. An annual event, this year’s Margaritaville …
The 2023 fall season at Sayville School District has been one of ongoing success, with many teams celebrating county titles. In the past week, the following teams have earned tremendous …
Works of art transcend viewers, either by scene or pose, brush strokes or color. But last Friday night, at the Islip Arts Council Gallery’s closing reception of “Limitless: Healing Cancer …
