Adil Khan, 25, of Texas, was arrested after authorities said he tried to meet the victim and brought a gun.
Student council raised funds and awareness for several organizations this year.
The Marathon, Florida hospital rescues, rehabilitates and releases sea turtles back to their natural environment.
East Islip High School's student newspaper once won national awards, but isn't currently active. One sophomore hopes to change that.
Find out how you can help donate blood.
Elementary school students recently focused on thanking and complimenting others, cleaning up and making new friends.
Angelena Smith was named the first-place winner of the grade 5-8 category in the Town of Islip’s Virtual Earth Day Poster Contest.
Students at John F. Kennedy Elementary School participated in a poetry contest to celebrate nature.
This is how the East Islip area compares to New York and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.
Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the East Islip Patch.
East Islip High School senior Lucas Erhard has served Troop 205 with almost 100 hours of community service.
Three locals were among just 83 artists selected out of 331 submissions from more than 50 high schools.
Mary Beth Eichin’s class at East Islip’s John F. Kennedy Elementary are learning to practice nurturing ways to handle stress.
Here are updated figures on hospital capacity in Suffolk County.
Seven members of the National Art Honor Society were recognized in the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
New York is one of only 12 states that will be taxing unemployment benefits in 2020. Find out what it means for you.
Home prices are expected to stay elevated for the near future. They have increased in Suffolk County area.
Here is how the East Islip area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.
"Every 13 minutes someone dies due to drugs and alcohol,” club adviser Bridget Lopiccolo said.
Four high school art students will have their work on digital display for the event, through the end of 2021.
Fifth graders received a kit to create a shark tooth necklace and an informational book on the various existing shark species.
IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Suffolk County neighbors.
Many on the South Shore are upset by the docking price hikes and changes coming this summer to the Fire Island marina, formerly Town-owned.
Across the Pond delivers the fresh product "concierge-style" from the U.K. to Long Island doorsteps, and ships it nationwide.
Jacob Arens is a member of Troop 205, sponsored by the Great River Fire Department, under the direction of Scoutmaster Mark Businski.
Spanish, French, Italian or American Sign Language students created posters to promote the benefits of learning other languages.
Here is how New York is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.
When Jack Borger choked on his food while at his Long Island school this week, his aide sprang into action to save his life.
East Islip High School senior Brandon Mahon signed a national letter of intent on Feb. 23 to play baseball at Pennsylvania State University.
At East Islip’s Timber Point Elementary School, St. Patrick’s Day was filled with smiles, leprechaun shenanigans and fun.
The "No Zone Change Car Parade Protest for Island Hills and Bayview Ave" is jointly hosted by groups opposing two housing proposals.
The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. Here's how it’s changed in Suffolk County.
Go APE showcases exceptional work by 124 art students from 36 Long Island high schools.
Key Club members collected new and used clothing, bedding, linens and shoes for community members in need.
13K people have joined a Facebook group that helps provide logistics and "emotional support" for those hunting for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Connetquot, John F. Kennedy, Ruth C. Kinney and Timber Point all participated in World Read Aloud Day.
The 2021 cheerleading team captain is a four-year varsity athlete and member of the high school’s Foreign Language Honor Society.
Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Suffolk County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.
The new bagel shop took over the former East Islip bagel location in Heckscher Shopping Center.
John Walsh is All-League center back who served as 2020 captain for East Islip’s soccer team.