Island Hills car parade draws over 100 participants

Community members against the zone change request of developers for the former Island Hills Golf Course held a car parade on Tuesday, April 20 that began in Sayville with a procession to Islip …

A roadmap to implement more solar

The Nature Conservancy and Defenders of Wildlife want to help government officials implement meaningful solar infrastructure—without disturbing natural areas or prime farmland. Their …

‘Forever Young’: a virtual exhibition aims to dispel age bias

Age is just a number, baby. It’s the concept behind Islip Arts Council’s latest statewide virtual art exhibit, “Forever Young,” which will ISLIP begin accepting …

COVID-19

Pregnant woman makes remarkable recovery

On April 2, 2020, Yanira Soriano was admitted to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with pneumonia from COVID-19. The …
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Local COVID-19 survey results shows how West Islip businesses adjusted in 2020

Few West Islip businesses saw a positive fiscal impact in 2020, according to the results conducted by the West Islip Chamber of …
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One year after first coronavirus case, hospital honors its heroes

To acknowledge the one year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and recognize the selfless healthcare workers in the community, Good …
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The Islip Bulletin - April 22, 2021

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East Islip Boy Scout earns Eagle Scout badge

Jacob Arens, of East Islip, successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review on June 11, 2020, officially making him the 92nd Eagle Scout of Troop 205 of Great River, East Islip, and Islip …

EAST ISLIP

VIDEO: At-home bakery business a 'piece of cake' for East Islip resident

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Back in 2015, a curious Nicole Meigel began scouring the web …

EAST ISLIP

Modern Tex-Mex eatery coming to East Islip

Enchiladas, fajitas, tacos and more: it’s all coming to the shopping center on W. Main Street near Ace Hardware and CVS Pharmacy in East Islip. On Feb. 24, the Islip Town Planning Board …

Islip Terrace News

ISLIP TOWN

Young business owner celebrated

During the COVID-19 shutdown, 10-year-old animal-lover Lola Triolo started baking dog treats. In an effort to show her responsibility, Lola eventually turned her hobby into a business and started …

ISLIP TERRACE

Lending a hand: Community group urges residents to give back

Brentwood resident Helen Barba hopes to ignite her passion for charity and spread love to locals through her new Facebook community group, “Helen’s Helpful Hands.” While working …

ISLIP HAMLET

Islip Fire District has failed to maintain accurate financial records, Comptroller audit shows

The Islip Fire District has failed to maintain accurate capital asset records in years past, according to an audit completed by the Office of the State Comptroller. Two audits, both issued …

Food & Drink

Brewing up something hoppy

The Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore has crafted a new limited beer with a twist – and it’s not just in the …
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All-hands-on-deck for local businesses

As the pandemic closures round the corner to its exact one-year anniversary, local business owners have braced for and survived …
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Gobble up and touchdown

The first Sunday in February means two things: delicious munchies and hours spent watching the game on the big screen. With …
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Longtime business owner set to open East Islip eatery this year

In October of 2020, Mohamed Siraj Salahudeen, 47, faced an unforeseeable tragedy: his father, who lived in Sri Lanka, had passed …
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Helping out this holiday

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and Islip Rotary are rounding out 2020 with their fifth monthly food drive on Dec. 5. From 9 a.m. …
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That’s the way the cookie crumbles

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many local business owners to hold off on grand openings – but for Amanda Dill, 26, it was a …
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West Islip News

Animal care center proposed in West Islip

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, the 24-hour specialty and emergency care clinic in West Islip, is looking to expand to a nearby former veterinarian’s office. Attorney Lisa …

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Islip School District appoints Dennis O’Hara as superintendent

Dennis P. O’Hara has been appointed the next superintendent of schools in the Islip School District, effective July 1. O'Hara will succeed Dr. Ellen Semel, who will be retiring this …