A father’s traditions from afar

Amman, Jordan – My husband is a good son—the type of son that calls his parents every Sunday; for seven years, FaceTime was their only means of communication. Then we got an opportunity …

Mask confusion

On Friday, NYS Department of Health commissioner Howard Zucker released a letter to Rochelle P. Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, outlining the state’s plan …

After taking a hiatus last year due to the pandemic, the second Oakwood Cemetery tour will take place on Sunday, June 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet and the …

COVID-19

Suffolk County, SBU to host virtual COVID-19 vaccine Q&A

Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Suffolk County Office of Minority Health and Stony Brook University Medicine may be able to …
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Town responds to CDC’s relaxed mask guidelines

Last week served as a sigh of relief for many of Islip Town’s roughly 329,600 residents after the Centers for Disease Control …
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NYS announces new vaccine incentive

Beginning this week, any New York resident getting a COVID-19 vaccine is eligible to receive a free two-day pass to any New York State …
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The Islip Bulletin - June 17, 2021

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East Islip News

EAST ISLIP

UPDATED: East Islip School District calls ‘tabulation error’ on BOE-certified results

East Islip Union Free School District has found two tabulation errors in the board of education-certified candidate results, ultimately resulting in an incorrect announcement of one of the school …

EAST ISLIP

Parent-operated nonprofit improves student experiences

When the going gets tough in the East Islip School District, FTK is there to help. Nonprofit organization For the Kids Foundation, or FTK, was founded by district parents 24 years ago after the …

EAST ISLIP

New East Islip halal restaurant hosts grand opening

Members of the Long Island Motorcycle Riders and NYDR motorcycle group joined Mohamed Siraj Salahudeen on Saturday, May 15, to celebrate the grand opening of Salah’s Halal Food, located at 103 Main …

Islip Terrace News

ISLIP HAMLET

Islip UFSD seeks to pierce tax levy cap

Community members in the Islip Union Free School District will vote this month on the $88.7 million budget for the 2021-2022 academic year, which carries a tax levy increase of 2 percent. Although …

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 …

Food & Drink

Cooking with a Veteran

This is a great surprise one-pot-dish for people who love mac and cheese. I love to cook this in a coated cast iron so I can go from …
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Eat, drink and paddle

Burning calories while consuming them is now possible. No, this is not a dream. This is the reality at Paddle Pub, a pedal-powered …
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REVIEW: Music-themed Rock City Dogs brings the heat

A vegetarian walks into a hot dog joint... An awful one-liner, for sure, but in my instance it was a beyond (meat) pleasant …
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The spirit of Nashville comes downtown

Two summers ago, Bay Shore Restaurant Committee chairman Mike McElwee took a trip to the Music City, U.S.A. – also known as …
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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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VIDEO: At-home bakery business a 'piece of cake' for East Islip resident

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West Islip News

Meet your local school board candidates in Bay Shore and the Islips

ISLIP Three board members will be seeking reelection on the Islip Central School District Board of Education this year. The election will be uncontested as the three previous trustees will aim to …

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Islip Hamlet News

Grave delight at Oakwood Cemetery

Summoning the spirits through vivid costume and expansive, albeit intricate, historical presentations, the Bay Shore Historical Society and Historical Society of Islip Hamlet teamed up to present a …