With hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca invites residents to attend a Blood Collection Drive on Tuesday, December 23rd, from 1 pm to 7 pm at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville. Clerk LaMarca stated, “Blood
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces from across Suffolk County were honored for their service and sacrifice during the November 25, 2025, General Meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature. The Legislature proudly noted that Suffolk County is home to the largest population of veterans in New York State and has one of the largest veteran […]
Wreaths are popular decorative items that can be customized for any season or occasion. Wreaths are particularly popular during the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, especially when adorned with evergreen boughs and berries. Learning how to make a wreath can be a handy skill. Those new to wreath-making need not worry, as it’s relatively easy […]
There’s no denying Christmas Eve is a little more special in homes where kids are excited about an overnight visit from Santa Claus. Indeed, kids’ joy and enthusiasm help to make the holiday season such a special time of year. Since kids add so much to the holidays, it makes sense to prepare something special […]
Girl Scouts from across Suffolk County recently gathered to flip the switch on the annual Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) Holiday Light Show, a walk-through experience featuring tens of thousands of lights and dozens of displays that create a magical forest environment. The GSSC Holiday Lights show is the only one that supports a […]
Islip Food for Hope set a record this year, collecting enough donated supplies to provide more than 1,100 Thanksgiving ‘Boxes of Love’ to local families in need, bringing holiday cheer to families across the Town of Islip with its annual Thanksgiving distribution at Casamento Park in West Islip. Volunteers gathered to hand out turkeys and […]
New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to announce it has opened its brand-new multi-specialty treatment facility in the heart of Patchogue, located at 214 E Main Street. The three-story center offers a full range of specialties and services, all under one roof, providing patients with convenient, coordinated care close to home. Patients no longer […]
Pictured in front of the new armed forces mural are members of the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and Gus Scutari, Syosset VFW Post #6394, Town of Oyster Bay government officials, the mural artist, and representatives from PSEG Long Island. PSEG Long Island recently gave a grant of $9,089 to the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce to […]











