From Captain Kidd to alcohol bootleggers, Long Island was once known as a hotbed for piracy situated between major East Coast ports up until the early 20th century. Historian and author Bill …
Visitors at the Bayport Aerodrome this past Sunday walked through a timeline of American and European military history at the aerodrome and the Long Island Living History Association’s second …
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 …
The Town of Brookhaven held a public hearing and vote on a motion to impose an 18-month moratorium on data centers in the Town of Brookhaven on Thursday, July 16. After nearly five hours of …
Breeze Airways is now booking nonstop service between Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and Tampa International Airport (TPA). Twice-weekly service begins Jan. 6, 2027, and will operate on …
The Rotary Club of Sayville recently installed its new board members, with Rosemarie Libertelli of Bayport brought on as the club’s president. Libertelli said she looks forward to continuing …
The Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed its new board during its installation dinner on June 24. Ronald F. Devine was installed as the chamber’s president, succeeding Karl …
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 …
The keys to the old Bayport-Blue Point Library were turned over this week to GiGi’s Playhouse. “We closed Friday at Egan & Golden in Patchogue,” said BBP Library director Mike …
Time turned backward at the Islip Grange in Sayville this week as historical re-enactors with local organizations and the Town of Islip’s Historian’s office took part in demonstrations at the …
At this year’s Bayport-Blue Point Senior Awards Night, the Bayport Civic Association Scholarships were awarded to the graduating seniors who best excelled in the performance of their civic duties. …
The Johnny Mac Foundation hosted its fifth annual Johnny Mac Day at the Bayport-Blue Point Library this weekend, bringing together local community organizations, retailers and live music. The …
The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bayport Orthodontics, an independent dental office located at 671 Montauk Highway that aims to provide a calming …
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year after months of negotiations between legislators and lobbyists. The approved $269 billion budget includes increased …
The Bayport-Blue Point School District is planning to lower its proposed tax-levy increase for the upcoming school year and have residents revote on the updated budget later this month after the …
For the last three months, planners working with the Town of Brookhaven have been hosting workshops and open houses throughout the town to gauge community feedback for the upcoming Brookhaven …
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 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 …
