The Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of The Pizzeria of Bayport. Islip Town Councilwoman Mary Kate Mullen joined new business partners Cliff Weinstein, Paul …
Okay, it’s less of a secret and more of a site in question. The new owners of the West Sayville Hoi Ming plan to revamp the site, making way for an undisclosednew restaurant. Last year, the …
As New York State rapidly approaches the milestone of distributing one million COVID-19 vaccines, one question has come to the forefront: “When can I receive the vaccine?” In the first …
Islip Town officials have been making changes to ensure that homebound seniors continue to receive meals amid the pandemic — and the efforts continue with a refrigerated van. Last week, town …
Ever pass by a landmark and wonder how it got there? The 800 kids who play in the Baymen Soccer Field on Cherry Avenue in WestSayville every Saturday can thank Chris Bodkin of West Sayville, a …
Creators of the Great South Bay Music Festival are already planning for life after COVID, or at the very least, moving forward safely. The festival was originally planned for July 16-19, 2020 and …
Main Street fashion boutique Debra Canavan Classics will close its doors atthe end of this month, owner Debra Canavan announced. But not to fret, fashionmongers: the Sayville staple will be just a …
Suffolk County residents that are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine are expected to face some delays when finding an appointment this month.Community members who fall into Phase 1A and 1B criteria …
As New York State rapidly approaches the milestone of distributing one million COVID-19 vaccines, one question has come to the forefront: “When can I get the vaccine?” In the first …
Linda Craig’s mom, Donalee Verry, “was the best nurse I ever worked with and the reason I became a nurse.” Verry was a utility nurse who handled every unit wearing her crisp …
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in 2020, health care workers across the globe were struck with a wave of newfound anxiety – including those at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in …
Patti Collins started as a dining room server at The Bristal Assisted Living at Sayville. “I worked early morning,” Collins said. “You get to know the residents’ likes, so it …
Just one year ago, Islip Town officials gathered and tentatively planned the goals for 2020 – but they never anticipated a global pandemic would stand in their way, town supervisor Angie …
Local officials will have to go back to the drawing board after Islip Town Planning Board members reserved its decision on an application to construct a new drive-through Starbucks in West Sayville, …
Optimism and looking to the future have been the unspoken mantra of Sayville resident Edna Limouze all her life. Just one example of her attitude: purchasing a new refrigerator last October with a …
This year our readers helped us raise a total of $2,315 through our Holiday Greeting Fund in support of the Chestene M. Coverdale Sayville Food Pantry. Earlier this week, we presented the pantry with …
Request extra napkins, because this behemoth of a chicken sandwich is going to require some. Co-owners Nick Petro and Joe Esposito along with partner Bobby Gulinello, local owner of the South …
For the past 12 years, the Islip Town Anti-Bias Task Force has partnered with every high school in the town to operate its award-winning Ambassador program, a series of forums that educated students …
In October of 2020, Mohamed Siraj Salahudeen, 47, faced an unforeseeable tragedy: his father, who lived in Sri Lanka, had passed away. But Salahudeen, who made frequent trips to his country of …
From a forbidden (well, thought to be, anyway) office romance to a surprise New Year’s Eve engagement, Josh Krause and Samantha Parzuchowski had a wonderful courtship and look forward to a …
