A glimpse of ocean light with an art festival

Islip Arts Council will be giving Islip residents a glimpse of ocean life with their upcoming Under the Sea Light & Art Festival. Postponed due to the nor’easter, the new date for the free …

Nor’easter hits Long Island

Long Island braved another storm last weekend when a nor’easter plowed its way through the island. Lasting from late Friday, Sept. 25 to midday on Sunday, Sept. 27, the storm had affected a large …

What’s on the ballot this November

There’s only a month until Election Day and your hometown newspapers will be publishing profiles on local races throughout October. Here’s what’s on the ballot across the South Shore of Suffolk …

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Islip Town places ban on battery energy storage systems

“Not permitted, totally not allowed, banned. And just in case anyone doesn’t get the idea, we, too, are passionate and we, too, care about the residents of this town. And that’s precisely why …

The Islip Irish Day Parade marches on

Islip came together for the Islip Irish Day Parade last Sunday, Sept 20. Kicking off at 2 p.m., the parade marched from 401 Main Street to 655 Main Street, inviting locals to watch and celebrate …

Exchange Ambulance of the Islips celebrates their 75th anniversary with a race

The Exchange Ambulance of the Islips 5K is holding a virtual 5K from Sept 14 to Sept. 21. Runners are invited to then come together on Oct. 3 at 100 Carleton Avenue at 4 p.m. for a ceremony for the …

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As Peter Kletchka sang in honor of the victims, Islip Town once again remembered what happened just 25 years ago. The Town of Islip held the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park starting at 5 p.m. in …

The West Islip Country Fair is coming soon

The West Islip Country Fair will be coming to town on Sept. 27 for some fall celebrations. Fair hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Islip Public Library Grounds, and will mark the 49th …

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“We can make a positive impact on substance-use disorder, help save lives, and celebrate those who need to recover,” Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter shared at the commencement of Islip Goes …

Back to school for Islip Students

The arrival of September means back to school for Islip students. Between the rush of back-to-school shopping and making the bus, the back-to-school season could go by fast for many families. …

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