Step into history

When there’s a chill in the air and the colors of autumn begin to cover the landscape, Sagtikos Manor Historical Society ushers in the new season with their annual Fall Festival. The event, …

South Shore University Hospital breaks ground

“But today, we’re not just building a building. What we really are creating is a place of hope, a place of compassion, a place of caring for our community.” On Wednesday, Sept. …

Cracking down on illegal school bus passing

As the back-to-school excitement of September ends and October begins, Suffolk County law enforcement will continue putting a stop to illegal school bus passing through Suffolk County’s School …

ISLIP TOWN

Penataquit Creek Restoration

On the evening of Sept. 21, Seatuck water-quality scientist Maureen Dunn along with guest speakers spoke to a crowd of community …
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Charity celebration sails successfully

The 2023 Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Charity Celebration benefiting Save The Great South Bay, a local environmental nonprofit, …
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Town celebrates sixth class of Law Enforcement Academy cadets

The Town of Islip Law Enforcement Academy graduated its sixth class of cadets this week. The robust 14-week-long academy is led by New …
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The Islip Bulletin - September 28, 2023

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East Islip native serves as Jets coach

East Islip native Rob Calabrese is entering his third season as the New York Jets quarterback coach. Calabrese was a 2008 East Islip High School graduate and captained his varsity team to the 2007 …

SCHOOL NEWS

An amazing first day of school in East Islip

Smiling students returned to East Islip’s schools—East Islip High School, East Islip Middle School, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School, Connetquot Elementary …

SCHOOL NEWS

East Islip Middle School welcomes sixth graders at orientation

East Islip Middle School welcomes sixth graders at orientation East Islip Middle School welcomed its incoming sixth graders at orientation on Aug. 28. Students were introduced to staff, …

Islip Terrace

He’ll be playing Burt Bacharach’s hits at the library

For more than 30 years, it was hard to turn on the radio and not hear a Burt Bacharach song. Working first with lyricist Hal David and later Carole Bayer Sager, who became Bacharach’s …

Town of Islip 9/11 Memorial

This Sept. 11, the Town of Islip hosted its annual 9/11 memorial ceremony to honor the memories of those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attack. Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and other …

Islip Terrace memorial rebuilt

On Oct. 12, 2020, a stolen car hit the Sgt. Craig B. Gariepy Memorial in Islip Terrace. The East Islip Chamber of Commerce and some volunteers used their time and efforts to transform this area into …

Food & Drink

From Islip to Scottish abbeys and cathedrals with friends

The River Wear flows past the walk next to the Durham School Boat House, off the Milburn Gate Bridge. A grey heron was perched nearby …
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‘Kiwanis Rocks’ car show

On Sunday, families and car enthusiasts gathered at Islip Town Hall for the “Kiwanis Rocks” car show. People came …
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Islip goes Purple

Islip Goes Purple is a monthlong initiative designed to unite the Town of Islip in raising awareness of mental health substance-use …
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A great time at Seafest

The Town of Islip hosted their fifth annual Seafest last weekend on Sept. 9. Located at the Bay Shore Marina and sponsored by the Town …
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Bradstock, a unique group of like-minded people

I had the opportunity to chat with one of the organizers of Bradstock, Dennis O’Doherty. The festival celebrated its 30th …
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Fire Island tourism creates $26.3 million in economic benefits

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 393,749 visitors to Fire Island National Seashore federal tracts and close to 2.5 …
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West Islip News

West Islip opens its doors for the new school year

The sun was certainly shining bright as students and staff at West Islip School District were welcomed back to school for the start of the new year on Sept. 6. Staff, administrators and board of …

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Historical Society of Islip Hamlet

The Islip Public Library meeting room was already half filled with people streaming in, long before the start of the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet’s “Islip’s Bay …