Annual Holiday Market in Islip

This past Saturday, during the Town of Islip’s annual Holiday Market, vendors, shoppers, and even Santa braved the cold. From noon to 6 p.m., tents were set up outside Islip Town Hall, …

Santa Claus is coming to town!

A heartfelt Christmas tradition, Santa Claus will be teaming up with local fire departments to ride through our neighborhoods in style—on the top of a firetruck— and say hello to all …

Islip Arts Council hosts Art & Craft Fair

With the holidays right around the corner, the South Shore Mall was full of eager shoppers in search of gifts for their loved ones or taking advantage of end-of-year sales. This past Sunday, the …

ISLIP TOWN

Islip American Legion recognizes local veteran

The American Legion Rusy Bohm Post 411 and Paws of War recognized veteran David Clarence Palmer just three days after his birthday on …
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Local fire department election results

Local fire districts held their annual elections for the five-year term of commissioner at their fire headquarters on Tuesday, Dec. …
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Holiday House Tour

After a week of cold weather, The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet held its annual Holiday House Tour on Dec. 8. From noon to 4 …
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The Islip Bulletin - December 12, 2024

East Islip

SPORTS

Softball players team up to help youth addiction patients

The Bayport-Blue Point and East Islip varsity softball teams will be bringing some cheer to 25 disadvantaged youths from Bellport’s Outreach Outpatient Services. The two teams joined …

Fire elections are Dec. 10

Local fire districts will hold their annual elections for commissioner on Tuesday, Dec. 10. They will remain as commissioner for a five-year term. Only those registered with the Suffolk County Board …

Town councilman honors Eagle Scout

Councilman James P. O’Connor congratulated Sachin Kamath of Boy Scout Troop 205 on the occasion of his Eagle Scout Court of Honor. To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Sachin completed a …

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SCHOOL NEWS

A dozen dedicated Islip senior students sign for college athletics

A dozen dedicated Islip High School seniors recently signed national letters of intent confirming their commitment to participate in collegiate athletics next fall. School administrators and proud …

Red-light camera program ends

In 2010, Suffolk County’s red-light camera program was authorized under New York State legislation, which allowed counties to install automated traffic enforcement systems. Through the …

Wrap your arms around this ‘White Christmas’ holiday present

The breakout number, “Let Yourself Go,” at the start of Gateway’s “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical,” with the cast and ensemble, is a gorgeous, rousing …

Food & Drink

‘Boxes of Love’ for distribution

Members of the Board of Directors of Islip Food for Hope, supervisor Angie Carpenter and the Islip Town Board came together to pack …
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Holiday spirit in Sayville!

This past Saturday, Sayville welcomed the holiday season with a day filled with festive activities. Miracle on Main Street, a staple …
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Blessing Boxes for ECLI-VIBES

ECLI-VIBES, one of Long Island’s most prominent nonprofit organizations supporting victims of domestic violence, child abuse, …
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All boobs matter

For some, the season of giving is year-round. The ALL BOOBS MATTER fundraising initiative, spearhead by chef Mike Landesberg of East …
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Get into the holiday spirit with these events

Each year, after Thanksgiving, everyone gets into the holiday spirit. This year, the Town of Islip has some festive events going on …
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Dance, prance and shop at the St. Mark's Christmas Bazaar

A Christmas tradition, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Islip hosts a Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon on the first Saturday in …
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West Islip News

Daniel Penny acquitted of charges

West Islip native Daniel Penny was acquitted earlier this week on criminal negligence charges. Jury deliberations began last week for the Penny trial which was being held in a lower Manhattan …

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Islip Hamlet News

Trump picks Lee Zeldin for EPA cabinet position

Former congressman Lee Zeldin is President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the EPA, a surprising choice to some local environmentalists who hope the Suffolk County native will prioritize the …