Potential economic risk to businesses from severe flooding

A recent comprehensive GIS analysis commissioned by the Long Island Regional Planning Council reveals that over 43,000 businesses along the South Shore of Long Island are at risk of severe flooding. …

The MTA outlines its Five-Year Capital Plan

The MTA board approved its $68.4 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan on Sept. 25, which will provide the LIRR around $6 billion to purchase new trains, upgrade stations, and replace tracks, but the …

East Islip preps for homecoming with pep rally

Closing out Spirit Week and preparing for the following morning’s homecoming celebration, East Islip High School held a fun-filled pep rally at Sal Ciampi Field at Boomer Esiason Stadium on …

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2024 ELECTION

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Martinez seeking reelection in Senate District 4 Monica Martinez is running for reelection in Senate District 4, which includes parts of the Town of Islip. Martinez, who is running on the …

How much are our schools investing in safety?

Several of our school districts are investing and implementing safety measures; keeping up to date with the latest available technologies. However, since the start of the new school year, the …

SPORTS

Islip varsity football is 1-1 in their fall 2024 campaign

Islip varsity football started the season off in style beating the Kings Park Kingsmen 34-20, as it was the Buccaneers’ homecoming at Islip High School. In their second game, they fell to …

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National Hispanic Heritage Month is a monthlong celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture in the United States. While Hispanic and Latino communities deserve to be celebrated all year …

Islip resident Will Weiss competes on ‘Jeopardy!’

Islip residents for $500. This Islip resident fulfilled his lifelong dream of competing on the hit television quiz-show “Jeopardy!” and had an impressive three-day stint on the show …

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What do a captain in the Civil War, a three-time America’s Cup contender, and the woman who voiced Betty Boop all have in common? They are all laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery. The …

A fun homecoming in Islip ends with football victory

On a sunny Sept. 14, the Islip school community celebrated homecoming pride all day long, beginning with a joyful parade from the Oconee East Diner to Islip High School. Leading the parade were …

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