I cannot believe we are at the end of October! In celebration of spooky season, please enjoy this roundup of some of my favorite stories that are perfect for curling up with a nice cup of hot apple …
A great family musical to see at the very start of the holiday season, “Shrek: The Musical” at CM Performing Arts Center, tells the fairy tale of an asocial ogre who comes to mutually see …
Incumbent candidates for local elections held their seats across all town and county races over Suffolk County’s South Shore on Election Day. Republican candidates for Islip and Brookhaven …
And just like that summer ended, autumn leaves peaked in vibrant fall colors and the Annual Connetquot River Halloween Boat Parade accompanied by a Grucci Fireworks display was upon us kicking off …
Over the past 40 years, many Blue Point residents and businesses have come and gone, but a monument dedicated to the memory of those who’ve served has remained standing along Blue Point Ave. …
Around 30 emergency service agencies conducted a mass casualty incident drill at the Sayville Ferry Terminal on Saturday, Nov. 1, simulating crisis scenarios including overboard passengers and …
Winter is in bloom at the Gillette House in Sayville this month. The Bell Street Artists are currently displaying their show, “We Bloom in Winter,” on weekends throughout November at the …
About 30 years ago Chris Bodkin saw a patch of weeds on Candee Avenue near Main Street in Sayville. He decided to do something about it and cleaned out the weeds and began to plant flowers in the …
It’s a chilly November Sunday morning at the American Legion Post 651 in Sayville, and veterans and their families share stories over pancakes and coffee, a monthly breakfast that sees fewer …
In the final week of the regular season, the Sayville Golden Flashes squared off on the gridiron at the West Islip Lions on an autumn Saturday matinee. With playoff implications on the line for …
Taking Steps to Cure Stomach Cancer walk will be held at the Sayville High School track on Sunday morning. In 2017, Amanda discovered that her sister had a mutation in her CDH1 gene that …
Candidates for the Suffolk County Legislature’s Eighth District spoke with residents during a Meet the Candidates Night hosted by the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Association and Chamber of Commerce …
Beginning in October, as part of our yearly election coverage, we provided our readers with comprehensive bios, platforms, and photos of our local candidates. This Oct. 30 edition includes shorter …
A senior 55-plus women’s USTA League tennis team representing Eastern Athletic Club in Blue Point has made history this season by advancing to the USTA League National Adult 55 & Over …
The Oakdale Historical Society announced its winners for the annual March of the Scarecrows contest. Coming in first place was the Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School show choir’s …
I lost a good friend last month. He wasn’t always a good friend. When we worked together, we were casual pals who shared greetings, and maybe a coffee. I was the Babylon Yardmaster; he was an …
Things surrounding the sale of my home are building… in a big way. After listing our home of 37-plus years for sale this past June, my husband and I threw ourselves into decluttering and …
Islip Grange in Sayville transformed into one of the area’s largest fall festivals Saturday, Oct. 25, as the Town of Islip hosted its 45th annual Apple Festival. Over 40,000 people packed …
The Sayville Community Ambulance Company was a one-stop shop for drug and safety awareness during the biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 25. The ambulance company …
St. John’s Greek Church in Blue Point will be hosting a Gyro Day event on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. Customers can pick up or eat in at the church’s Community Center. The event is …
