On Fire Island, where groceries can be hard to find and even harder to afford, a beloved Long Island gourmet brand is helping make summer living a little easier—and a lot more delicious. Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, known throughout the region for its premium ingredients, prepared meals, and authentic flavors, began delivering groceries, prepared meals, and […]

For more than four decades, The Blind Spot has remained a family-run business on Long Island, focused on custom window treatments and personalized customer service. Founded in 1985 by Matthew Arceri, the company began in Wantagh before expanding to Babylon Village in 2022. Today, the business is jointly owned by brothers Joseph and John Arceri, […]

Last October, President Trump, like presidents before him, issued an executive proclamation declaring Oct. 11, 2025, General Pulaski Memorial Day. Pulaski, one of the most famous names across most Polish American communities in the tristate, is commemorated through the naming of Pulaski Road in Greenlawn, the Pulaski and Tadeusz Kosciuszko monument in Hempstead, and the […]

Town of Babylon Summer Concert Friday, June 26 (8 p.m.) The Blend The Town of Babylon is bringing the music as they host an eclectic summer concert series at the Babylon Village Gazebo, 244 West Main St., Babylon, at 8 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to groove to the sounds of the […]

If America were handing out scores for the stories it chooses to remember, LGBTQ+ ballroom culture would earn a verdict without hesitation: tens across the board. Instead, it is too often treated as a footnote, dance style, meme, or catchphrase detached from its creators. In conversations about the milestones that paved the way for queer […]

A new round of funding is now open to Long Island property owners willing to trade some lawn for native plants—and the reasons to apply go beyond a reimbursement check. The Long Island Garden Rewards Program, a partnership among the Long Island Regional Planning Council, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Long […]

Joanie Woletsky Licensed Real Estate Agent The Agency joanie.w@theagencyre.com (516) 521-6842    After watching mortgage rates and inventory shift throughout the year, it feels like buyers are entering the June market with much more confidence and decisiveness. Over the past 60 days, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in activity and serious interest from buyers who […]

For those curious about the history of their community, the presentation “History of the South Side Sportsmen’s Club and Town of Islip” will explore one of Islip’s most influential yet often overlooked stories. The program will take place on Sunday, June 28, at 1 p.m. at the Connetquot River State Park Preserve. Islip Township Historian […]

SAGE celebrated its 38th Annual Fundraiser in the Pines on June 6. They will honor John Krawchuk, Joey the Mustache, and the Fire Island Pines Historical Society for their contributions and tireless work they do for the Pines. SAGE and Pines luminaries gathered at Dr. Ed Schulhafer and Crayton Robey’s home on the bay for […]

Festivities began on June 12, when the Ocean Bay Park Fire Department Auxiliary hosted its annual Belmont Stakes Party. The firehouse was buzzing as a great turnout of residents and guests gathered for the beloved tradition. The dedicated auxiliary members prepared and served an impressive spread of wine, beer, cheese, and desserts. Inside, friendly rivalries […]

We’re finally walking on sunshine, just in time for Father’s Day! The proudest papa around for the big weekend was Chris Yarborough, along with proud mom Ali, mom-mom Patti Nicholson, big brother Chase, and big sis Emerson, as they celebrated the baptism of twins Addison and Bryan. Godparents Monica Miller, Robert Hane, Liz Underwood-Percival, and […]

Cherry Grove began Pride Month with an Episcopal wedding ceremony, followed by a reception at The Ice Palace. Taylor Maxwell Shubert and Neil Douglas Reilly were married in May. The 35-minute ceremony took place poolside before an estimated 300 attendees. A priest conducted the ceremony while a choir sang hymns in the background. The grooms […]