Salute to the champions: Fall 2025

Long Island brought home the hardware this fall. A look back at the state champions in soccer, volleyball, tennis, swimming and cross country and the four Long Island champions in football.

Gorwitz takes over scoring role in BBP's win over East Islip 1m read
Mohammed Yasin, who owned Finest Halal Meat & Deli in North Babylon, dies at 62 2m read
'I finally accomplished that goal'
'You made it': At naturalization ceremony on LI, 86 people become U.S. citizens 3m read

Upcoming Events

Fireside Book Discussion: Dreamers of the Day

Dec9

Dreamers of the Day by Mary Doria Russell. Fireside Book Discussion meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM in the Local History Room on the 2nd floor. Copies of the book in various formats are available a month before the next meeting at the Circulation Desk.

Where

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library

1 South Country Rd.

Brightwaters, NY

Phone

631-665-4350

Price

free

Empire Safety Defensive Driving Course

Dec13

Learn to be a better driver and save money on your auto insurance. Please bring your New York State Driver’s License to this class. There will be a half hour lunch break allowance.

Where

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library

1 South Country Rd.

Brightwaters, NY

Phone

631-665-4350

Price

$30 due at registration (cash or check only)

True Crime Club: 1830 Murder of Captain Joseph White

Dec16

1830 Murder of Captain Joseph White. Join librarian Rhiannon to discuss a true crime case with fellow enthusiasts

Where

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library

1 South Country Rd.

Brightwaters, NY

Phone

631-665-4350

Price

free

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Photos: LI Class II football championship: Garden City vs. East Islip
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Photos: West Islip in the state Class AA girls soccer semis
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