Halloween Boat parade on the Connetquot River

And just like that summer ended, autumn leaves peaked in vibrant fall colors and the Annual Connetquot River Halloween Boat Parade accompanied by a Grucci Fireworks display was upon us kicking off …

Islip IDA grants $5.1 million tax break for proposed assisted living facility

The Town of Islip IDA has voted to grant up to $5.1 million in tax breaks for the construction of the incoming Benchmark Senior Living facility in East Islip. The 4.27 acre property is currently home …

Another local Republican sweep on Election Day

The Republicans celebrated their Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, wins that night at the Stereo Garden in Patchogue Village. “Ladies and gentleman were going to have a historic night here …

ISLIP TOWN

Argyle announces 'Annie'

Getting ready for the holiday season, Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue The Argyle …
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Perfect Pasta and Gelato opens in Bay Shore

A new café that offers authentic gelato, expressive espresso drinks and soon, homemade pasta, is now open on Bay Shore’s …
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West Islip vs Sayville

In the final week of the regular season, the Sayville Golden Flashes squared off on the gridiron at the West Islip Lions on an autumn …
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This Week's Paper

The Islip Bulletin - November 6, 2025

East Islip

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4

Beginning in October, as part of our yearly election coverage, we provided our readers with comprehensive bios, platforms, and photos of our local candidates. This Oct. 30 edition includes shorter …

Original play helps children understand mental health

This Halloween season, treat your children to a graciously ghoulish original theatrical production at the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip, “Boo! A Musical Adventure.” From the Our …

Town awards Italian American residents

The Town of Islip held its monthly board meeting on Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. In honor of Italian American Heritage month, seven members of the community were recognized for their contributions to their …

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SPORTS

Coach Lynch wins 100th for Buccaneers

The Islip Buccaneer football team celebrated Senior Night on Friday, Oct. 24, with a rousing 38-6 win over Amityville, as Bucs’ head coach and former star quarterback Jamie Lynch notched his …

Translation services suspended

The South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore terminated its in-person translation services earlier this month. The program, which had been in place for over 22 years, will no longer be in use. …

SPORTS

Islip edges BBP in battle of top contenders

Two of the leading contenders for the Suffolk Class A girls soccer title met face-to-face last Saturday morning in a matchup that lived up to all the hype and potentially served as a playoff preview. …

Food & Drink

This is Halloween!

Halloween arrived in the Village of Brightwaters on Oct. 26 as residents gathered for its annual Ragamuffin Parade. Starting at 5:30 …
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Bay Shore native Gen. John Digilio to be honored at Salute Independence Nov. 5

Gen. John Thomas Digilio is a distinguished military leader and public servant whose career spans over three decades of active duty, …
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Trunk or Treat brings in spooks and sweets

Trunk or Treat was held last Saturday on Oct. 18 in Bay Shore for locals to trick-or-treat while supporting local organizations. …
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Don’t miss St. John’s Gyro Day

St. John’s Greek Church in Blue Point will be hosting a Gyro Day event on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. Customers can pick …
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Get your spook on with Bay Shore

Calling all witches, ghosts and ghouls. The Bay Shore community will be hosting its annual Haunted Halloween Family Festival on Oct. …
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Over $60K raised for breast cancer services and research

Mike Landesberg, the executive chef and owner of Jackson Hall in East Islip, has a motto: “Courtesy is contagious, pay it …
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West Islip News

Get your Spook on with a Spooky Concert

Join the West Islip Symphony Orchestra on Nov. 7 for its “Flutes and Frights” performance. The concert will take place at Udall Road Middle School in West Islip starting at 8 p.m. Even …

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Islip Hamlet News

Islip man arrested for engaging in sexually explicit communications with a purported 13-year-old child

Suffolk County police arrested an Islip man for attempting to solicit indecent photos from a minor. Digital Forensic Unit detectives began an investigation after receiving a report from the Riverhead …