On April 22nd, we start to reclaim the world we have wrecked.   These words were part of a full-page ad in the January 18, 1970 edition of the New York Times, announcing the first-ever Earth Day. Senator Gaylord Nelson and the other founders were still calling the event “The Environmental Teach-in.” The ad was […]

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation recently celebrated its first centennial. South Shore Long Island is fortunate to have six state parks, all within proximity, each with a unique vibe. Enjoy the experiences they offer.   Belmont Lake State Park   Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon to celebrate Earth […]

Before the Long Island State Parks Commission accessed Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Olivia Cutting James made this statement in 1934 when she proposed donating her late father’s estate: “In this world of ever-increasing tension, hurry, and noise, there will still be many who crave and need the refreshment of beauty and of quiet… the gradual real […]

South Shore Long Island is offering music, nature presentations, and other events to mark Good Friday, the Easter Holiday, and the conclusion of Passover this weekend – and more over the week ahead. Friday, April 18 Sustainable Herb Gardening Grow herbs and learn about their uses throughout history at Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Sunrise […]

Gabby Petito was a Long Island native who attended Bayport-Blue Point High School. She grew up 15 minutes from me, and I am currently the same age she was at the time of her death. The chilling true crime story that shocked the nation first-hand in a 2021 social media frenzy has resurfaced in a […]

Suffolk County Police arrested William Dymond, a Patchogue Village Code Enforcement officer after he falsely told a woman he could arrest her for driving while intoxicated but drove her to her Centereach home instead. On December 29, Dymond followed a woman he believed was driving while intoxicated and pulled over her vehicle in front of […]

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) arrested a 17-year-old juvenile yesterday for robbing multiple delivery drivers since February. The Bellport resident teen called local restaurants to order food deliveries to various locations in Bellport, Patchogue, and Shirley on five separate occasions between February 22 and April 13. His established pattern was to display what appeared […]

As we steam into April and spring is officially upon us, annual spring cleaning will commence around Long Island homes. For many homeowners, it’s a jumpstart in preparing for another famous Long Island summer that we are fortunate to relish. The outdoors is a staple in these months we wait all year for, with backyards […]

EastLine Theatre, in collaboration with the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts, presents Yentl by Leah Napolin and Isaac Bashevis Singer. Based on Singer’s 12-page short story, Yentl the Yeshiva Boy, this full-length play explores themes of love, gender, and identity.   Singer was a renowned Polish-American Jewish author of the 20th century whose distinguished […]

Affordable homeownership is the key to generational wealth for the American middle class. An estimated 60% of people in the United States own their homes, while in Suffolk and Nassau Counties, the rate is 80%. However, with all the benefits of uplifting a family to financial stability, getting a foothold in homeownership can be very […]

Lt. j.g. Ray Sgambati, a native of West Islip, New York, serves aboard the USS Wasp, a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. Sgambati graduated from West Islip High School in 2016. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those he sought while growing up […]

Saturday, April 12 Sayville Springfest The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce will host Springfest on Main Street, Sayville, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy music, food, a magician, petting zoos, face painting, live music and more! There’s something for everyone in your family to enjoy! This event is FREE to attend! For more information, visit greatersayvillechamber.com/event/sayville-springfest-2025. […]