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Despite recent headlines claiming there would be a joro spider invasion in the Northeast, local experts are skeptical about the range of the arachnid’s spread.

The arrival of joro spiders, which are native to East Asia, in the United States has sparked concern and some sensational headlines. According to experts, however, the potential impact on Long … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/14/24

While no Stop & Shop locations were confirmed for closure, residents on the North Shore are already concerned about where they will get their groceries if their local supermarkets close.

North Shore customers worry about Stop & Shop potential closures

Stop & Shop officials announced that they would be evaluating supermarkets across the Northeast, planning on closing underperforming locations. While the supermarket chain has not made any … more

By Will Sheeline & Roksana Amid | 6/14/24

Raymond Hornosky, is still going strong at 93, and continues to support his fellow firefighters even if he doesn’t jump on the firetruck anymore.

Celebrating 75 years of fighting fires with Atlantic Steamer Fire Company in Oyster Bay

The Atlantic Steamer Fire Company held a heartwarming celebration on June 8 to honor Firefighter Raymond Hornosky for his 75 years of dedicated service. The event, which took place at the firehouse, … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/14/24

Ania Kelly, who will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology this fall, is a scholar, specializing in science, as well as an athlete.

Oyster Bay High School valedictorian is passionate about science

Ania Kelly describes herself as a “science person,” and she hopes to focus on research when she starts classes at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the fall. But Oyster Bay … more

By Laura Lane | 6/14/24

Oyster Bay Today, the town's new website, highlights local businesses, events and history, such as Teddy Roosevelt's connection to Oyster Bay

New Town of Oyster Bay website, 'Oyster Bay Today,' live

The Town of Oyster Bay has launched a new interactive website, Oyster Bay Today, which town officials are optimistic will attract tourism to the town’s municipalities and support local … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/7/24

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi went to Washington on Tuesday to show his support for President Biden’s executive order to temporarily change the country’s immigration policy.

President Biden’s asylum restrictions spark much debate

Local community leaders and officials had a variety of responses to President Biden’s move to address the ongoing migrant influx at the United States’ southern border with Mexico on … more

By Roksana Amid | 6/7/24

Sara Bonifacio has been an instructor for Sagamore Junior Sailing for the last four years. As head instructor she’ll work with kids to improve their sailing skills.

Sara Bonifacio is sailing into a new role as head instructor at Sagamore Junior Sailing

The Sagamore Yacht Club has announced Sara Bonifacio as the new head instructor for its Sagamore Junior Sailing program. Bonifacio, a lifelong resident of Oyster Bay and a rising junior at Clemson … more

6/7/24

Jeff Watson and his horse Voodoo would have made Theodore Roosevelt proud as they sped through the shooting course.

The Rough Riders gallop into Oyster Bay

For the second year in a row Oyster Bay was transported back to the early 1900’s on June 1, as the community gathered for a major historical reenactment of Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/7/24

Flowering trees line a path at Theodore Roosevelt Park.

The beauty of spring is still around Oyster Bay

Beautiful spring flowers burst forth at different times during the spring as do the flowering bushes and trees creating a painter’s palate of colors. In Oyster Bay, there are many locations to … more

6/7/24

Congressman Tom Suozzi presented a Purple Heart and a shadow box filled with other military medals to Doug Olitsky, the grandson of WWII Navy Veteran William Olitsky, to honor his service. Many members of the Olitsky family attended the ceremony.

Congressman Tom Suozzi honors a Sea Cliff WWII veteran who gave everything

WWII Navy veteran William Olitsky never talked about the war. His grandson, Douglas Olitsky only discovered that his grandfather was an unrecognized hero while doing research for an upcoming family … more

By Laura Lane | 5/31/24

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