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 […]

Thursday, November 27  • Islip Fire Department Turkey Trot 5K  The Town of Islip Fire Department will host their Annual Turkey Trot 5K on the morning of Thanksgiving, starting from Town Hall at the corner of South Bay Avenue and Main Street. On the day of the event, the National Anthem will occur at 8 […]

In 1960, on Long Island, the remains of a thriving Native American tribal community were uncovered during excavation for a model airplane strip on Beach Drive in West Islip, near the Captree Bridge along the shores of the Great South Bay. The sets of skeletal remains found at the site were estimated to be between […]

As you go about the lazy days of summer, be open to receiving messages from the Other Side. A clear sign from your deceased loved one will leave you feeling peaceful and calm.

Licensed Real Estate Broker Luxury Fire Island Homes sydney@realmccoyrealestate.com (516) 727-7219  As we head deeper into fall on the South Shore, the market has shifted into a steadier rhythm. After a busy summer, activity has leveled out. According to Zillow, average home values across the South Shore range from $640K to $720K, with modest growth […]

School spirit pride shone brightly across the Great South Bay area school district, as the Homecoming football games and all the festivities that surround them, such as parades, cheerleading squads, and the Homecoming queens and kings, reigned with bright faces. Those districts included Blue Point, East Islip, Lindenhurst, West Babylon, and West Islip, which all […]