Welcome the Greater Bay Shore Retail Committee

This year, the Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce has announced a new committee coming to Bay Shore. The Greater Bay Shore Retail Committee will work together with local businesses and stakeholders to …

Bay Shore relaunches Restaurant Committee

The Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce announced on March 1 its relaunch of the Bay Shore Restaurant Committee. Its goal is to strengthen and help promote the dining industry in Bay Shore by working …

Savers store coming to West Islip in former Wild by Nature location

With a grand opening set for April 3, Savers is coming to West Islip! Savers will be operating from 478a Union Boulevard in West Islip, the former location of Wild by Nature, an organic grocery …

ISLIP TOWN

Town donates fundraiser proceeds to area hospitals

Representatives from South Shore University Hospital and Good Samaritan University Hospital were each presented with a check for $225 …
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Young athletes shine at annual sharpshooter basketball competition

The Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs held its annual Sharpshooter Basketball competition recently, a …
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Spinning babies!

This past Saturday, Northwell South Shore University Hospital hosted their fifth Spinning Babies training class for birth …
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This Week's Paper

The Islip Bulletin - March 13, 2025

East Islip

Lift Our Communities, Advertise Locally (LOCAL) Act

ABOUT THE LEGISLATION The Lift Our Communities, Advertise Locally (LOCAL) Act, sponsored by New York State Sen. Monica R. Martinez and assemblymember Jen Lunsford, would establish a new $10 …

Mr. Softee opens brick and mortar

Get your sweet tooth ready, because Mr. Softee opened its doors to the public this past weekend on March 1. The new shop, located on Carleton Avenue in East Islip, marks the first physical location …

East Islip goes green for St. Patrick's Day Parade

East Islip said “Erin go Bragh!” as they held their 60th annual John P. Reilly St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 2. The event began at 2 p.m. on Main Street and made its way west, …

Islip Terrace

Islip Terrace man embraces love on '90 Day Fiancé'

The reality television series “90 Day Fiancé” captures the riveting journeys of intercultural couples—Americans and their foreign fiancés—as they navigate the …

SPORTS

Islip student bowls a 290

Gavin Connell of Islip bowled a 290 high game at The Suffolk County High School Tournament on Saturday Feb. 8. Also, in bowling news, the East Islip School District boys and girls bowling team made …

WORD OF THE WEEK

Innovative and Alternative Wastewater Treatment Systems are high efficiency replacements for outdated, conventional cesspools which are a major source of nitrogen pollution in Long Island’s …

Food & Drink

'Slow' fast food

Chef Jojo’s Cookshop in Bay Shore is a local food shop stocked daily with fresh, chef-made, prepared foods paired with an …
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Dang! We need to support local businesses

When we think of Long Island cuisine, a bacon egg and cheese and Italian food comes to mind, not barbecue. By opening Dang BBQ in July …
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Shelby’s Kitchen closes

Tom Krupa and his wife Michelle opened Shelby’s Kitchen in Bellport Village in 2021 after the closure of the former Village …
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Mark your calendars for March 2

Last year, the John P. Reilly St. Patrick’s Day Parade in East Islip was the first beautiful day of 2024. Temperatures finally …
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French restaurant establishes unique twists on original dishes

A year into the opening of Sunflower Café at 825 Montauk Highway in Bayport, owner Stace Hansen has carved out a satisfyingly French …
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Looking for a place to dine on Valentine's Day?

With Valentine’s Day just over a week away, love is in the air at Bay Shore’s Main Street. If you’re looking for a …
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West Islip News

West Islip resident honored for commitment to scouting

Legis. Steven J. Flotteron recognized committee chair of Troop 95, Mark Ivy, for his substantial contributions to scouting at the Church of Christ, 600 Montauk Highway, West Islip. Father of two …

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Islip Hamlet News

Islip murder-suicide leaves two dead

The Suffolk Homicide Squad investigated an apparent murder-suicide that took place on Feb. 20 in Islip. William Clifford, 73, and his wife, Eileen Clifford, 68, were found dead on their property. …