he Oakdale Improvement Society, the Oakdale Civic Association, and the Knights of Columbus Sunrise Council 6607, in conjunction with Keep Islip Clean, held a cleanup event at the historic Oakdale …

Nearly 10 storm troopers from the 501st Legion descended upon the Bayport-Blue Point Library on Saturday, May 6, for fans of the “Star Wars” franchise. Julie Pernice, a children’s librarian, …

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office is joining forces with the Medford branch of national service dog organization Canine Companions. Suffolk County district attorney Raymond Tierney …

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s commitment to advocating for nonviolence was the inspiration for nine James Wilson Young Middle School students, whose artwork was chosen for exhibit in the New …

Devin Fickling’s earliest memories are of helping his family operate the Sayville Theater:   sweeping up popcorn, collecting ticket stubs, greeting community members. “It was …

The Bayport-Blue Point School District celebrated the 100th day of school on Thursday, Feb. 9. On the 100th day, each of our elementary schools in the district   mark the milestone by …

The West Islip Symphony Orchestra began a month-long celebration of the achievements of Black composers and writers throughout the history of music with “Culture Sounds: African American Music …

The Bayport-Blue Point girls varsity track team won major accolades at the county championships, including: Sophia McInnes (3000-meter county champion), Maggie Yost, Ansley Brogan, Ava Brogan, and …

The many benefits of horseback riding include improved mental acuity, better physical fitness, added stress reduction, and the peace and tranquility which comes from bonding with an animal. All this …

On Friday, Feb. 3, at the Blue Point Elementary gymnasium, a KISS (Kids Invite Someone Special) Dance was held. Described by event planner Nora Garvey as a “resounding success,” it …

A lesson on the history of rap in a seventh-grade general music education class came under scrutiny after Jaclyn Napolitano Furno requested that the information provided be reassessed by the …

The Connetquot wrestling team took first place in the League II tournament on Saturday, Feb. 4. The event was held at Walt Whitman High School. Connetquot had three champions, six finalists, and 11 …

The Bayport-Blue Point girls varsity field hockey team dominated the Suffolk County Field Hockey Awards, taking home three All State and three All County honors. “A Division II school …

The Connetquot wrestling team qualified for the Suffolk Dual Meet Championship Tournament for the seventh consecutive year. The T-Bird grapplers battled to the Final Four in Suffolk County. …

On Tuesday, Jan. 10, two Division IV foes scuffled on the hardcourt for an evening contest on Brook Street. The Miller Place Panthers visited the Sayville Golden Flashes in boys varsity basketball …

Douglas Goodhart, who stars as the beloved Adam Sandler lead, Robbie, in The Gateway’s “The Wedding Singer, The Musical Comedy,” was a wedding singer in real life. “I used to …

For the 80th day of school, students in the Bayport-Blue Point School District dressed up in 1980s gear to celebrate. During a school yard call-out at Blue Point Elementary, children were asked …

Sayville and the surrounding community have come together to support the McGowan family whose daughter, Laney, was hospitalized on Christmas Eve following a life-threatening episode affecting her …