Nor’easter hits Long Island

Long Island braved another storm last weekend when a nor’easter plowed its way through the island. Lasting from late Friday, Sept. 25 to midday on Sunday, Sept. 27, the storm had affected a large …

What’s on the ballot this November

There’s only a month until Election Day and your hometown newspapers will be publishing profiles on local races throughout October. Here’s what’s on the ballot across the South Shore of Suffolk …

Cookout brings community together for Palestine

PALI Coalition, alongside several other local organizations, held a community cookout in Heckscher Park last Saturday, Sept. 19. Starting at 2 p.m., all were welcome to mingle with local activist …

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Islip Town places ban on battery energy storage systems

“Not permitted, totally not allowed, banned. And just in case anyone doesn’t get the idea, we, too, are passionate and we, too, care about the residents of this town. And that’s precisely why …

The Islip Irish Day Parade marches on

Islip came together for the Islip Irish Day Parade last Sunday, Sept 20. Kicking off at 2 p.m., the parade marched from 401 Main Street to 655 Main Street, inviting locals to watch and celebrate …

Exchange Ambulance of the Islips celebrates their 75th anniversary with a race

The Exchange Ambulance of the Islips 5K is holding a virtual 5K from Sept 14 to Sept. 21. Runners are invited to then come together on Oct. 3 at 100 Carleton Avenue at 4 p.m. for a ceremony for the …

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As Peter Kletchka sang in honor of the victims, Islip Town once again remembered what happened just 25 years ago. The Town of Islip held the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park starting at 5 p.m. in …

Islip goes purple for substance use and mental health awareness

“We can make a positive impact on substance-use disorder, help save lives, and celebrate those who need to recover,” Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter shared at the commencement of Islip Goes …

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The arrival of September means back to school for Islip students. Between the rush of back-to-school shopping and making the bus, the back-to-school season could go by fast for many families. …

Historic Islip markers vandalized

Multiple historic markers, including those highlighting historic streets in Islip Hamlet, were vandalized or removed earlier this year, with replacements still in the works, according to the …

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