‘Broadway Bound’ at Islip High School

Each year, Islip High School is known to showcase spectacular productions on their stage. Their next show, “Broadway Bound,” is quickly approaching on February 16. As opposed to an …

Sports roundup

December game showcases East Islip girls basketball program’s past and present The East Islip High School varsity girls basketball team game on Dec. 16 proved a multifaceted event, …

To test or not to test?

In December of 2021, the New York State Education Department announced that the January 2022 Regents examinations would be canceled due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic. “New …

ISLIP TOWN

Honor Betty White with a donation to the Town of Islip Animal Shelter

To honor what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday on Jan. 17, Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter, along with town …
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WINTER STORM FUN 2022

The first snowstorm of the year came in on Friday, January 7 and gave some kids (and some adults an unexpected 3-day-weekend. While …
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Town of Islip swears-in Peace Officers

The Town of Islip swore in a total of 6 cadet Peace Officers at a ceremony at Town Hall on Tuesday, January 4, marking the …
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The Islip Bulletin - January 20, 2022

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East Islip

What is… an amazing opportunity, for $1,000?

Patsy Lester, 48, of Patchogue, as well as a teacher at East Islip High School, recently competed on “Jeopardy.” Her episode aired on Jan. 7 and was filmed in November of 2021. The …

Review: ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

A ‘spell’tacle

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is a true ensemble show. The comedy-musical is currently playing through Jan. 23 at Studio Theatre of Long Island at the Bayway Arts Center. …

HISTORICAL CORNER

Exploring online archives

Each week, reporter and history-lover Mariana Dominguez visits a historical location on the South Shore. This week, instead of visiting a location, she decided to explore the online archives of …

Islip Terrace

A ‘dreamy’ store

This past year, a new female-owned shop has opened its doors on Islip’s main street. Cosmic Dreams Apothecary is co-owned and operated by Gina Gentile and Amanda Burns, who both share a love …

A look back: 2021 in review

Who is ready for 2022? But, before we enter the New Year, it’s a good time to look back at some of the stories that made it into our papers in 2021.

Veteran tribute ceremony at Islip train station

Led by David Morrison, retired LIRR branch line manager, on Dec. 6, the Islip train station held a tribute ceremony for Bernardino (Dino) F. Genchi. The small wood station was built on posts in 1867. …

Food & Drink

Katherine's Corner

Hummus among us: America’s favorite healthy snack and its roots as a traditional breakfast In the U.S., hummus is a popular …
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Newest grocery store opens in Islip

Islip Town supervisor Angie Carpenter and councilman James O’Connor attended the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for …
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Best barking coffee around

Otto, a just-over-1-year-old puppy, is the face of an exciting new brew company based in East Islip. Otto’s Coffee Shop is …
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Cooking with a Veteran

This is a great surprise one-pot-dish for people who love mac and cheese. I love to cook this in a coated cast iron so I can go from …
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Eat, drink and paddle

Burning calories while consuming them is now possible. No, this is not a dream. This is the reality at Paddle Pub, a pedal-powered …
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REVIEW: Music-themed Rock City Dogs brings the heat

A vegetarian walks into a hot dog joint... An awful one-liner, for sure, but in my instance it was a beyond (meat) pleasant …
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West Islip News

West Islip Historical Society

Each week, reporter and history-lover Mariana Dominguez visits a historical location on the South Shore. This week she visited the West Islip History Center located in the historic LaGrange building …

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Historical Society of Islip Hamlet

Each week, reporter and history-lover Mariana Dominguez visits a historical location on the South Shore. This week she decided to meet with members of the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet. This …