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 …
The holiday shopping event began back in 2010 as a campaign for American Express. Small Business Saturday is now an important day for local retailers that reminds holiday shoppers to shop small and …
Last Friday, two longtime rivals: East Islip and Sayville, duked it out again for another title game. It was a 4 p.m. game to decide the Division III Suffolk County champion at Kenneth P. …
On Saturday, Nov. 18, the American Ballet Studio in Bayport put on their “Magic on Middle” event for the community. The event was organized to create a night for family and friends …
The Long Island Maritime Museum is auctioning off nearly three-dozen original works from local artists, with starting bids around $40 and “buy now” options starting at $150, for their …
“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 …
Since 2010, the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday has been dedicated “Small Business Saturday” in an effort to help boost local economies and preserve the businesses that …
With the Roosevelts’ and robber barons’ country homes as mainstays in the histories of our communities, the “old money” or “quiet luxury” aesthetic from TikTok is …
The Sayville school district Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, November 15 ended with security being called in to disperse the audience and board members following Sayville parent and speaker, …
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 …
On Thursday, Nov. 9, the Town of Islip board unanimously approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. A public portion was held before the vote, but no community members had elected to …
The SayBayBlue girls varsity swimming and diving team placed second in the Section XI Championships on Friday, Nov. 4. “I am so proud of these girls! They worked hard all season and it …
Following community reluctance to a proposed plan by Rechler Equity for at least 1,300 rental units at the former Island Hills Golf Course site, an advisory committee of five individuals (three of …
Detectives from the Suffolk County SPCA arrested a Bayport woman on Monday, Nov. 6, with animal cruelty by failing to maintain a habitable living environment for her 14 cats and two dogs and allowing …
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 …
Crowd ‘energizes’ players to victory BY SAM DESMOND The Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms varsity football team became 10-0 for the 2023 season after a blowout win against Mount …
“Doesn’t affect me, what we achieved last year. We’re on this year. We put so much effort in this year,” said Sayville varsity football head coach Reade Sands about the …
Voters in Suffolk County overwhelmingly supported Republicans, with many candidates winning with over 55 percent of the vote. For Suffolk County executive Ed Romaine, former Town of Brookhaven …
The Islip Democrats faced a series of defeats on Nov. 7. The Democrats spent the evening of Election Day at the IBEW Local 1049. Dave Calone lost the Suffolk County executive seat to current …
