On Jan.18, the Snapper Inn Waterfront Restaurant continued its tradition of a winter celebration to support the Great South Bay. Hundreds of people gathered to taste some wonderful soups, chowder, …
The New York State Department of Education recently announced its projections for aid to school districts as Gov. Kathy Hochul lays out her 2026-2026 budget plan. Most districts across Long …
The Town of Islip Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted last week to reserve making a decision on a proposed zone change to build a commercial building on the northeast corner of Garfield Avenue and …
One of Oakdale’s finest hidden gems is hiding in plain sight. For 261 years, the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church on Montauk Highway has served the South Shore community through Sunday …
In recent years, stories of everyday heroes have been shared on the news for saving a child’s life after choking. Cases have happened all over Long Island, from Elmont to East Setauket, yet New …
Deer removal operations will take place at Fire Island National Seashore this month. The park’s White-tailed Deer Management Plan will be implemented in January on National Park Service (NPS) lands …
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the people who damaged property at the former …
On Sunday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m., CM Performing Arts Center will have a production of “The Confession,” a one-act play written by the late Jon Rivera, a beloved actor and mainstay of the theater. As …
Over 15 months after a fire ravaged multiple businesses on Main Street in Sayville, three-adjoined burned-out buildings were demolished over the past week. The former storefronts for Café …
Brothers and Sayville High School students Rocco, a junior, and Nico Cappiello, freshman, have been volunteering their time on Sundays walking dogs at Carol’s Senior Pet Sanctuary, located on …
Growing up in the mountains of northern Greece, surrounded by a family who loved to cook, Mario Kostits-Pasialis had big dreams of coming to the United States and entering the business world. A …
After years of giving back to her community, Blue Point resident Jennifer McNamara was recently named the grand marshal of the 36th annual Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce St. Patrick’s Day …
The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale was gifted over $100,000 worth of audio and electrical equipment by Advance Sound Company of Farmingdale. “We thought, let’s do something big,” …
Some residents along Church Street in Bohemia raised concerns over a proposed warehouse at 444 Johnson Avenue at a recent Town of Islip Planning Board meeting. Neighbors, some of whom live …
I t’s never too late—just get your flu shot. The new year began and viruses continue to spread, with the “superflu” is now in full swing. NYU Langone Health expert Camile A …
Twerking California sorority girls as the classical Greek chorus is probably the best way to describe “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” which had its opening night on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the CM …
Bayport-Blue Point boys varsity basketball currently sports a 3-4 league record and a 6-7 overall record in their 2025-26 winter season. The Phantoms started off their campaign on Dec. 5, with a …
Yet again, readers of the Suffolk County News demonstrated their generosity this past holiday season through the annual Holiday Greeting Fund, which supports the Greater Sayville Food Pantry. In …
In July 2025, developers of the proposed 890-unit development, South Bay Village, presented their plan to transform the former Island Hills Golf Club in Sayville before the Town of Islip Planning …
When it comes to coaching, teaching, parenting, and just being one’s friend, Sayville High School teacher Jennifer Wittman-Cahill is in a league of her own. Across her 34 years working in the …
