Over 250 turkeys and Thanksgiving meal kits were given out to veterans by the Sayville Community Ambulance via drive-through at their facility on Lakeland Avenue on Sunday, Nov. 19. Dozens of …
The Bayport Civic Association held its 20th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway with the generosity of community members. Over the past 20 years, the BCA has handed out 10 tons of free turkeys …
“Hunger is very real here on Long Island. The number of local residents experiencing difficulty affording food over the last year has steadily increased. This number doubles during …
On Saturday, Nov. 11, veterans and community members gathered at Sparrow Park in downtown Sayville to honor and commemorate servicemen and women. American Legion Post 651 commander and Vietnam …
Connetquot High School could not have been prouder of student Ryan DiPrima and technology teacher Mr. Pope. After carving the beautiful flag for months, Ryan presented it to Dan Murphy, Gold Star …
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 …
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 …
“Tell them ‘Welcome back home’,” said Army veteran and Bayport native, Shannon Jones, about how best to honor servicemen and women. “Don’t just do it for …
Every year around this time, Brookhaven National Lab hosts the New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (NYWIMA). This year, the academy took place from Oct. 20 to Oct. 27. Over 260 people …
On Friday, Oct.27, the Long Island Maritime Museum hosted its annual Boat Burning, with thousands from all over Nassau and Suffolk counties in attendance. This year’s vessel of honor, …
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, a plaque dedication ceremony was held at the Bayport-Blue Point Library to honor the Sisters of the Order of St. Ursula’s, who were the previous owners of the 13-acre …
As we honor the debt owed to our brave servicemen and women, there are community events that will bring special attention to those who served on Friday, Nov. 10. Sparrow Park The …
The Central Pine Barrens Commission’s Wildfire Task Force will host the 26th annual New York Wildfire and Incident Management Training Academy from Oct. 19 through Oct. 29 at Brookhaven …
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 …
Suffolk County Legis. Steven J. Flotteron and James Britz from the Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP) have announced that an existing program that provides grant money to employees of businesses …
A local Blue Point woman lost her wallet at Brinkmann’s True Value on Montauk Highway that contained around $500 in cash and four credit cards. The intact wallet was returned to her within …
The Town of Islip Law Enforcement Academy graduated its sixth class of cadets this week. The robust 14-week-long academy is led by New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services …
In a unanimous decision, the Bayport Fire District’s Board of Commissioners voted to replace a 100-foot antenna on top of the building as engineering reports concluded that the radio tower had …
The Sayville Fire District, after obtaining a $30,000 federal grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fire prevention, has purchased 1,600 smoke detectors to distribute to the …
The West Sayville Junior Fire Department helped with landscaping and cleanup at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Oakdale earlier this month. Oakdale Historical Society president Maryann …
