Brightwaters News

A trailer that was used to transport equipment for a local Cub Scout troop was found in Brightwaters this week, police said.

Patch asked residents and West Islip employees around the town what they were thankful for this Thanksgiving.A Here are their responses.

A Boston College lacrosse player from Brightwaters, N.Y., has been found dead in his apartment in the Boston suburb of Brighton.

Republican and longtime West Islip resident Thomas Barraga is seeking re-election in Suffolk County's 11th Legislative District, a position he's held since 2005.A A Barraga, a fiscal conservative by nature and former state assemblyman, said he's a true representative of middle class families set on maintaining the integrity of the communities he ... (more)