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On Saturday, May 13, the Paramount Theater in Huntington was sold out for the main event of the evening hosted by Star Boxing: a showdown with undefeated Bellport-boxer, Alex “El Toro” Vargas …

On Saturday, May 13, the Friends of the Bayport-Blue Point Library hosted a book signing for local author and program educator at the library, Kristin Yook. Yook’s book, “Five Little Seals,” …

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 …

This coming Monday, May 29, the com- munity will host a number of Memori- al Day ceremonies to honor our fallen servicemen and women and also take the time to give thanks to veterans in attendance. …

A plaque near the entrance to the Gil- lette House in Sayville describes its for- mer owner, Ida Gillette, aka “The Grand Old Lady of Sayville,” as a suffragist, benefactor, civic leader, and …

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 …

The Islip Town Board celebrated Black history with the return of its popular in-person ceremonies honoring members of the community who have gone above and beyond to enhance, enrich, and improve …

Before you cheer for your team, the Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ, at 131 Middle Road, is hosting a Souper Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m., with proceeds going to Sharing A Meal. …

On Sunday, Feb. 5, an SUV crashed into an AutoZone on the westbound Sunrise Highway Service Road in Bohemia at approximately 12 p.m. There were no injuries or arrests. Bohemia Fire Department chief …

A local volunteer community service group, whose mission is to provide service dogs to assist veterans in need, last week donated $12,700 to America’s Vet Dogs—sponsoring two more service …

This year, our readers helped us raise a total of $1,400 through our Holiday Greeting Fund in support of the Chestene M. Coverdale Sayville Food Pantry. This past Friday, we presented the pantry with …

The Greater Sayville Civic Association held their first meeting of 2023 on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Elected officials Andy Wittman (R-receiver of taxes), Legis. Anthony Piccirillo (R-8th District), and a …

With nearly half a dozen nominations for the 2022 Inspiration Award, Rich D’Andrea, of Sayville, was characterized repeatedly as a steadfast and dedicated supporter of the community who has …

The community rallied and donated over $50,000 in less than a week to a GoFundMe for Laney McGowan, a Sayville child suffering from Dravet syndrome, who has been in surgery for a life-threatening …

From the first moment, it was obvious the fourth annual Army-Navy Game Benefit on Dec. 10, at the Portly Villager, for the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum, was different. It wasn’t …

FDNY and Islip Fire Department member William P. Moon II died after suffering a fatal injury during an FDNY training exercise. Moon was a 28-year veteran and ex-chief of the Islip Fire Department. …

The Pilot Club of Sayville celebrated their 49th year at a luncheon this past Saturday, Dec. 10, at the back cottage of the Sayville Inn on Middle Road. With three founding members from 1973 …

Town of Islip staff played Santa Claus recently helping the Salvation Army load gifts for 60 “angels” into its sleigh, to be distributed among families and placed under Christmas trees …

Each year, The Suffolk County News recognizes the volunteer work of outstanding local residents and organizations. These are the folks who work diligently and passionately on community and …

The Bohemia Fire Department ushered in the holiday season with its 36th annual parade on Sunday evening, Dec. 4. The parade route, approximately half a mile from the Bohemia Recreation Center to …

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