The Oakdale Historical Society made quite the “hoot” outside of St. John’s Episcopal Church last weekend during a ceremony honoring the organization’s civic leadership award winners. …
Connetquot School District’s superintendent recently resigned amid growing tension between the school board and administrators, according to sources close to district personnel. The Connetquot …
From its wooded areas to its beautiful seashores, it’s safe to say nature on Long Island is wonderfully diverse — and worth protecting. From Memorial Day to Labor Day this year, organizations …
In recognition of World Drowning Prevention Day, South Shore University Hospital invited the community for an educational event to promote swimming safety and drowning prevention. A …
To prepare for the big fight, or show, the CM Performing Arts Center partnered with local organizations to run like Rocky Balboa around the Sayville and Oakdale communities for a video promoting the …
An 11-year-old brain cancer survivor from Bellport received a sweet surprise from Suffolk County police officers last Wednesday. Dilara Coker was diagnosed with brain cancer in early 2024, and …
The Connetquot Board of Education recently voted to approve hiring an outside company to conduct a forensic audit of the district’s finances. During a special meeting on July 9, the school …
Suffolk County lawmakers last week unanimously voted to subject kratom products to greater regulations, but did not ban the substance outright like Nassau County did earlier this year. The …
There is an upcoming public hearing on Aug. 11 for a data center moratorium held by the Islip Town Board. The board voted 4-1 in favor of the hearing on July 14, giving permission to the town clerk …
Audiences at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale are welcomed to the ‘60s this summer for the musical “Hairspray.” The roughly two-hour-long show follows Baltimore teenager Tracy …
As the region prepares for the summer’s first heat wave, Islip Town officials are monitoring weather conditions closely and taking steps to keep both its residents and its workforce safe. Town …
For many, the Fourth of July is a day to wear red, white, and blue, while hosting a barbecue that may or may not include potentially illegal pyrotechnics. As America’s 250th birthday looms this …
The Connetquot High School Class of 2026 celebrated the culmination of its high school journey on June 25 during the district’s annual commencement ceremony. Dressed in red and white caps and …
After a decade in business, owner John Sarno became sole owner of the former Village Idiot located in Oakdale and has transformed the place into American Times, a more upscale dining experience with …
CONNETQUOT HIGH SCHOOL Connetquot High School has named Declan Doran as valedictorian and Madison Holzmacher as salutatorian of the Class of 2026, recognizing the two students for their …
The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale has been a hub for not just creativity, but inclusivity. In their most recent endeavor for inclusion, CMPAC held its first-ever sensory sensitive show during …
The rain showers that poured throughout Memorial Day weekend, including during parades and ceremonies across Long Island, seemed like a fitting backdrop for many residents on a day of remembrance. …
After a near-constant rainy weekend, the sun parted through the clouds to shine down on a gathering of community members, friends, and family of fallen U.S. Army soldier Matthew Baylis this Memorial …
After weeks of litigation regarding the legality of his opponent’s signatures collected for the June primary, Democratic congressional candidate Pat Halpin is set to become the party’s nominee …
Voters across Long Island headed to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, to decide on school budgets and candidates for boards of education. Read the following local school election results below: …
