The Bayport Methodist Church on Middle Road celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 15, with congregants sharing their blessings at morning Mass. The church, which has been a staple in …
The annual Holiday Greeting Fund from the Suffolk County News raised $1,050 that was donated to the Chestene M. Coverdale Food Pantry in Sayville by publisher, Terry Tuthill. Charlene Lehmann, …
On Friday, Feb. 2, the Bayport-Blue Point School District’s elementary schools held their annual Kids Invite Someone Special (KISS) Dance. Antonia Sautter, a PTA leader and Blue Point …
On Wednesday, Oct. 17, all five ambulance districts in the Town of Islip voted to pass the referendum of two resolutions on the ballot to end the current defined contributions retirement plan ($240 …
Angie Carpenter, Town of Islip Supervisor “The years seem to be going faster and faster, and certainly 2023 was a quick one for sure. I can still hear my mom’s words echoing… …
The Bayport-Blue Point girls varsity soccer team played for an extra-special goal on Wednesday, Oct. 4. In an enthusiastic pre-game fundraiser, the team and parents raised nearly $500 selling …
The Pilot Club of Sayville will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Dec. 2. Since 1973, the members of this club have been dedicated to meeting the needs of local residents and improving the …
A 28-year-old Wyandanch woman was pronounced dead by a physician assistant from the county’s medical examiner office following a single-vehicle crash on Montauk Highway in Oakdale on Saturday …
On Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m., over 1,000 students, teachers, administrators and staff of the Sayville High School unleashed the power of community service on their local community. …
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 …
On Saturday, May 4, the Sayville Farmers’ Market began their season that runs until November from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Islip Grange Park on Broadway Avenue. “Last year our patrons …
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 …
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Oakdale Firecracker 5K! The run consists of three separate races on the Fourth: a 5K run, a 1.5-mile walk, and a free kids fun run. Hosted at the picturesque …
During GiGi’s Playhouse’s third annual Black-tie Gala, held on March 16, congressman Andrew Garbarino (R) announced that he had secured a $1 million federal grant for the organization. …
Legis. Dominick Thorne (R) recently held a lithium-ion battery safety course at the Patchogue-Medford Library last week, alongside Suffolk County fire safety educators. Thorne has recently …
The volunteer workdays are available at the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex. These workdays are a great opportunity for local residents to give back to the environment and help protect …
On Saturday, March 30, the official grand opening for Billy’s Park, formerly Roe Park, in Blue Point, was held with members of the Schettino family, elected officials, and community residents. …
Our Lady of the Snow in Blue Point hosted an Easter egg hunt, complete with a boisterous and enthusiastic Easter bunny, played by altar server, Anastasia Cirone. Over 50 children attended and …
Save The Great South Bay, a local 501(c)3 environmental non-profit, is launching the South Shore Bays Unified Water Stud y, a pilot program using an innovative water quality monitoring protocol. This …
With over 28,000 children in New York State diagnosed with autism and over 40,000 diagnosed with ADHD, the need for literature that addresses coping skills for students to maximize their learning in …
