‘It’s always about service’

Since 1923, the Overton family has been serving the Islip community at their funeral home on Main Street. Founded by Arthur “Doc” Overton in a house on Main Street across from Monell …

Bay Friendly Yards: The Three Essential Elements

BY SAVE THE GREAT SOUTH BAY Long Island invented the suburban lawn. Fields of green with ornamental bushes brought in from all over the world. All manner of care was required—watering, …

Bellport grad seeks second Super Bowl ring

1998 Bellport High School grad, Greg Delimitros is the Vice President of Equipment operations for the Philadelphia Eagles. He has 19 years with the team and is hoping to bring home his second …

ISLIP TOWN

More than two-dozen cats found in Islip home

On Wednesday, Jan. 18, Suffolk County police commissioner Rodney K. Harrison and Third Precinct Crime Section Lt. Matthew Colonna held …
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Town of Islip Unity Council to host inaugural Unity Ceremony

The Town of Islip Unity Council will host its Inaugural Unity Ceremony in conjunction with leaders from religious groups throughout …
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Former town employee says she was fired unjustly

Nov. 4, 2022, began as a normal day for Jean Trojanoski. The 79-year-old Islip Town employee was at her part-time job at the …
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The Islip Bulletin - February 2, 2023

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Preparing for the EI St. Pat’s Day parade

The 58th annual John P. Reilly East Islip St. Patrick’s Day parade has been set for March 5. The Local Hibernians Inc., who host the event, said in a letter to the community that they are happy …

SPORTS

East Islip boys and girls track teams qualify for Millrose Games

East Islip High School’s boys and girls track and field teams headed into The Armory in New York City on Jan. 11 to compete in the Millrose Games Trials, to try and earn a trip to the famous …

HISTORICAL CORNER

Upcoming historical events

Unsung Heroes: Segregated Military Units East Islip Library - Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. You’ve heard of the Tuskegee Airmen, but did you know there were other segregated African American …

Islip Terrace

New adult care center opens in Islip Terrace

Arinze, a new adult day care center in Islip Terrace, has opened, and the director said they cannot wait to begin helping the community. Arinze (pronounced Ah-rin-zay) means “Praise …

Islip music student receives national recognition

StrumClub, a leading national online music school, announced their recognition of 14-year-old Islip voice student Juliana Sclafani as January 2023 National Student of the Month. Juliana, who was …

2023 resolutions

Liz Mayott, president of the Islip Chamber of Commerce Mayott said the Islip Chamber’s goals for 2023 were to “strengthen unity in our community by encouraging residents and business …

Food & Drink

Annual benefit returns after pandemic hiatus

Since 2006, the family and friends of James McNaughton have gathered for an extremely successful benefit to honor and remember …
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Your next food obsession

If you’re looking for a new place to try on your lunch breaks or on the weekends with the kids, look no further than Kup’s …
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A healthy community cookbook

The holidays are traditionally thought of as a time for indulging, but for many people, including diabetics, it is important to be …
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Menorah lighting held at the canal

The Chabad of Islip hosted their ninth annual Hanukah with a menorah lighting at the Brightwaters Canal on Sunday, Dec. 18. The event …
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Chanukah on Main Street returns!

Chanukah is around the corner and for the ninth year, Chabad of Islip will be hosting Chanukah on Main Street at the Brightwaters …
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First annual Walker Beach Oyster Fest a hit!

It was a chilly, brisk day on Saturday, Nov. 19, but that didn’t prevent close to 100 people from coming out to enjoy the first …
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West Islip News

West Islip Quinnipiac University student headed to Arizona to cover Super Bowl

Five students from the university’s Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network (QBSN) and Ability Media program will join professional-in-residence Dave Stevens, Feb. 3 through Feb. 12, in …

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Stories from the Islip School District

Islip senior Alexander Romeo named to All-County Percussion Ensemble Islip High School senior Alexander Romeo has accepted a position in the Suffolk County Music Educators’ …