Islip girls soccer (8-3-1) in contention

Junior sweeper Shea LaGiglia anchors Islip’s defense and is also one of its leading scorers.

Behind two of Suffolk County’s leading scorers and consistency in the defensive zone, Islip once again figures to contend for the Class A girls soccer title a year after earning the tournament’s …

Business owners share tips at LGBT Network

The LGBT Network hosted a panel to help local business owners grow their knowledge. (L to R) Robert Vitelli (NY LGBT Network), Jennifer Nyx (eXp Realty), Stanley Lomangino (Maggio Environmental), Anthony Marinello (Dropseed Native Landscaping), and Kenya Crafton (KC Performance).

Growing a business comes with many hurdles and challenges that require unique and specialized insight in order to properly tackle them. That’s why the nonprofit LGBT Network hosted a Growing A …

Carolyn Wonderland brings the blues

Left: Opening the concert with her loud and proud Texan vocals, Carolyn Wonderland made the Boulton her own.

Texas was in the building when Carolyn Wonderland hit the Boulton Center stage last Saturday night. Playing her newest album “Truth Is,” she gave Bay Shore a close look into her musical world of …

ISLIP TOWN

Local Democratic candidates gather for Town Hall in Islip

The Islip Democratic Committee held their 2026 Town Hall last Saturday, Oct. 3. Hosted at East Islip’s Greenwood Hall from 11 to 2 …
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Pink flags raised for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the nonprofit West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition (WIBCC) carried on their yearly tradition …
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Sayville tops West Islip on late goal

Amid momentum swings throughout last Thursday’s Suffolk Division 2 field hockey matchup between Sayville and West Islip, both …
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The Islip Bulletin - October 15, 2026

East Islip

SPORTS

East Islip riding shutout win streak

East Islip field hockey is on a heater, and coach Chris Veit is looking for its current hot streak to continue for the duration of the regular season and into the Suffolk Class B playoffs. …

BSA Troop 205 had everyone contributing to cleaning off each car.

Boy Scout Troop 205 gets to work cleaning cars

Cars were lining up in East Islip last Saturday, Oct. 3, for Boy Scouts of America Troop 205’s car wash. The troop put in a full day’s work, starting at 9 a.m. and finishing at 2 p.m. Based …

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 …

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Waves were rough at Robert Moses during the storm.

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 …

Islip Town had previously extended a moratorium on battery energy storage systems back in 2025.

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 …

Food & Drink

Brightwaters Farms’ Fall Harvest Festival begins

Pumpkin season is officially here in Brightwaters! Beginning last Monday, Sept. 21, locals can stop by Brightwaters Farms for their …
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Pints for Paws

Stormy weather may have been brewing outside, but inside Bay Shore’s Great South Bay Brewery, a Sunday full of pups and pints was in …
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Businesses and bands come together for the Twilight Market

With autumn just about arrived, the Twilight Market has officially returned to Bay Shore at the Bay Shore Bandshell. The opening night …
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Cookout brings community together for Palestine

PALI Coalition, alongside several other local organizations, held a community cookout in Heckscher Park last Saturday, Sept. 19. …
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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 …
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A battle for the ages

The clock ticked back to the 1860s at the Islip Grange as reenactors gathered to mark the 18th annual Civil War Weekend. Hosted by …
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West Islip News

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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Movies on Main

The Halloween spirit is in full swing in Islip with the latest Movies on Main Night. Last Friday, Oct. 2, the Town of Islip held a 6:30 p.m. showing of Halloween staple “Edward Scissorhands” at …