National Football Foundation Award winners

Last Monday evening, the National Football Foundation hosted its first-ever photo shoot/media day at Brookhaven Town Hall, in Farmingville, for all the footballers that were recipients of merits for …

GoFundMe created for East Islip holiday decorations

East Islip pride stems not only from the camaraderie shared between neighbors, being proud to share a community with your fellow East Islipians, but also from the beauty of the community itself. …

A cold day at Heckscher State Park

These photos were submitted by local photographer Paul Doran, of Patchogue.

ISLIP TOWN

Signing along with East Islip's ASL students

East Islip High School students from Jovina Bratta’s American Sign Language classes visited John F. Kennedy Elementary School on …
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Historical Society awarded grant

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet were the recipients of a 2024 Challenge Grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner …
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Islip Historical Society votes in officers

On Dec. 4, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet voted in its 2025 officers and board. Pictured are 2024/2025 officers/board …
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This Week's Paper

The Islip Bulletin - January 9, 2025

East Islip

Free book signing event to be held at CM Performing Arts Center

The CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale will be hosting a free book signing event on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. with acclaimed award-winning Suffolk County News journalist Sam Desmond. …

2025 New Year's resolutions

With the new year underway, now is the time for a fresh start to make positive changes or break bad habits. As 2024 ends and 2025 begins, consider reflecting on your past year in the name of …

Kiwanis Rocks, and so does Santa!

Before coming down our chimneys in the early hours of Dec. 25, Santa will be making his annual pit stop at Amvets Post 18 in East Islip on Dec. 21 for a delicious brunch. The Brunch with Santa …

Islip Terrace

Chag Sameach! Chabad of Islip holds menorah lighting

The Chabad of Islip Township gathered with residents at the Brightwaters Canal on Dec. 29 at 4 p.m. to celebrate the fifth night of Hanukkah. The fifth candle on the menorah was lit shortly after …

Town of Islip menorah lighting

The Town of Islip gathered with the Chabad of Islip Township on Dec. 26 at 4:30 p.m. to light the second candle in celebration of Hanukkah. Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and members of the town …

A community of great history and service

Members of the Islip Terrace Fire Department answer the call every day to provide lifesaving service. On Saturday, Dec. 14, the firefighters took a break from their solemn responsibility to bring joy …

Food & Drink

An honor for Donna

A who’s-who of the Bay Shore community attended the 20th annual Bay Shore – Brightwaters Distinguished Citizen Award …
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Strolling, shopping and dining on Bay Shore's Main Street, USA

The holiday spirit was everywhere last Saturday evening as The Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce, The Bay Shore Restaurant Committee and …
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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 …
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‘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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West Islip News

Pat-Med students taunted at basketball game

Patchogue-Medford basketball players were taunted on Friday, Dec. 6, during the varsity boys basketball game held at West Islip High School. According to the Pat-Med School District, players …

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Islip Hamlet News

The craftsmanship of Donato Music

In a home located in Islip, Antonio Donato has dedicated himself to the craftsmanship of making stringed instruments such as violins and violas. Violins hang from the ceiling in his shop, both …