On a stretch of Montauk Highway in Oakdale sits a 15,000-square-foot maze of nostalgia. The storefront is unassuming, but once inside, the past unfurls in every direction: vintage posters, …
State Sen. Alexis Weik, who serves the 8th Senate District, announced on Dec. 30 that she would not be seeking a new term in Albany this November, for personal reasons. Weik made the …
Do early reminders of Valentine’s Day at supermarket displays bring stress while being single? Looking to meet the right one, or just someone with similar interests, even as friends? Certified …
The faces and names of over 100 victims of the opioid epidemic were memorialized on Dec. 29 in a beautiful tribute from The Purple Rock Project. A group of bereaved Long Island parents placed …
The East Islip Library held a reception for Richard Margolies’s art exhibit on Jan. 3. Margolies is a Valley Stream native and has been showcasing his art since his first student exhibit at the …
William Davidson was recently sworn in as a member of the Suffolk County Water Authority Board following his unanimous confirmation by the Suffolk County Legislature on Nov. 25. Davidson replaces …
A prestigious U.K.-based boarding school recently completed its first term on the grounds of the Bourne Mansion, at the former site of the LaSalle Military Academy and St. John’s University Oakdale …
One year ago this week, I graduated from New York University without a clue whether I’d find a job or if I’d ever be able to work in my dream role as a reporter. A few months later, in May …
On Dec. 19, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill in the state legislature that would have reinstated recognition of the Montaukett Indian Nation in New York State, over 100 years after the state …
A spa is one of the newest and most popular additions to the growing Shops at SunVet shopping center in Holbrook. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa recently opened a new franchise in the …
As we ring in 2026, The Suffolk County News reached out to local community figures to ask them about their resolutions for the new year. Here’s what they have to say heading into the new year. …
Sunrise Drive Elementary School in Sayville hosted its 10th annual Polar Express Day on Tuesday, Dec. 23, transforming the …
Sayville Public Schools hosted its annual Every Child’s Dream Holiday Dinner on Friday, Dec. 12, welcoming more than 500 guests to Sayville High School for an evening filled with celebration and …
Fourth-grade students at Sylvan Avenue Elementary School in the Bayport-Blue Point School District were greeted with a festive surprise when they arrived at school on Dec. 17. Upon entering their …
After coming within a basket of reaching the Suffolk Class A girls basketball playoffs last season, Bayport-Blue Point is on a mission this winter to make a run with a roster loaded with three-sport …
Sayville girls varsity basketball has a young team and is staying in contention in Suffolk County League V in the 2025-26 season. They currently maintain a 2-3 league record and a 4-5 overall record. …
Santa Claus made an early visit from the North Pole to families at the Fire Island Lighthouse on Dec. 13, flying overhead before climbing down the 17-story tower to bring holiday cheer to crowds of …
Looking for winter family fun during the holiday break? Look no further than your backyard at the Sayville Falls Light Show and Winter Garden, with festive light displays on display through Jan. 11, …
The Greater Sayville community is mourning the loss of 9-year-old Laney Jace McGowan, a young girl who, friends said, lived her life as a fighter with a smile. McGowan died on Friday, Dec. 12, …
Sayville boys varsity basketball has ushered in a new era with first-year head coach Kevin O’Halloran, a 2015 Sayville alumnus who played three years collegiately at St. Joseph’s University. The …
