Friday, December 12  Shades of Music  The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts Symphony Orchestra, with guest director Andrew Krahm, will present a one-of-a-kind musical performance at James Wilson Young Middle School, 602 Sylvan Avenue, Bayport, at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of soothing musical melodies, followed by a festive reception! Doors open at […]

Paul Lucia, 60, of Islip Terrace, was arrested on Nov. 21 on second-degree arson charges in connection with an incident that occurred the night before at Riley Fibbers, on Carlton Ave. in East Islip. However, now the favorite neighborhood grill and pub is open again for business. The East Islip Fire Department responded to a […]

Bay Shore’s high-octane hamlet needs to be fueled, and it is no surprise that coffee cafés keep sprouting up with no end in sight. However, no two are the same; each has its own distinct vibe, and all are wonderful in their own way. Enjoy our mini-guide! Bay Shore Bean: A true internet café, you […]

Tiny Raccoon Books in Sayville is preparing to celebrate the holiday season with its third annual Jolabokaflod, a community event centered around books, chocolate, and cozy winter traditions. The celebration, scheduled for Dec. 20 at 7 p.m., introduces an Icelandic custom often called the “Christmas book flood” into the South Shore community. The shop’s owner, […]

Downtown Islip’s Harp & Hound remains closed after a damaging fire last month, which is a severe loss for the local business during the holiday season. It has affected the family-owned Irish-American pub’s revenue, resulted in lost wages for staff, and deprived patrons of a popular gathering spot. “This fire is especially devastating to the […]

Rising food prices, cuts to social services, and strained food pantry resources could have made Thanksgiving bleak for many families on Long Island. However, neighbors from all corners came forward to help. Some of them include: Suffolk County Sheriff, Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr. distributed holiday meals to those in need at the 8th Annual […]

Saturday, December 6 Meet Santa at Willy Nilly Trading Cue the Sleigh Bells. The magic of the holiday season comes alive. Santa will make a series of appearances at our Willy Nilly Trading Christmas Store, every Saturday through December 20, from 1-4 p.m. A visit with Santa is free. With a complimentary candy cane for […]

A true national treasure, Darlene Love’s career has taken her from being one of the late Phil Spector’s go-to studio weapons to becoming the Queen of Christmas despite what all those Mariah Carey memes may say. Love’s 1963 classic “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” is not only a centerpiece of the storied holiday compilation A […]

Emily Finn of West Sayville was a Long Island brunette beauty who, at 18-years-old had the promise of a bright life ahead of her. Now, friends, loved ones, and people who never met her have been shaken by her tragic death. On Nov. 26, Finn was home from college for Thanksgiving when she went to […]

Charity begins at home, as the saying goes, and that’s why your support on Giving Tuesday is crucial. While national and international charitable organizations can make a difference across the country and around the world, your donation dollars can go further when you keep them local. Smaller not-for-profits in our own community use your support […]

Tritec‘s recent big deal involves people, not places. In a shift from one major real estate construction development business to another, Tritec Real Estate Company has named former RXR Realty Chief Financial Officer Michael O’Leary as its new Chief Financial Officer. Tritec said O’Leary will oversee financial strategy, planning, and operations, “further strengthening the company’s […]

Seatuck Environmental Association is being recognized for its concentrated efforts in wildlife conservation of terrapin turtles on the South Shore of Long Island. The South Shore Estuary Reserve Program (SSER) has awarded the organization a grant to support its diamondback terrapin conservation efforts, which began roughly two years ago. Seatuck is one of eight projects […]