Central Islip, NY News & Events
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Longtime Suffolk Democratic Party boss faces challenge
Rich Schaffer has served as party chair since 2000.
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With a little help, holiday lights rise on cue at cancer patients' homes
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Newsday's top 15 boys fencers for 2025-26
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'These are conditions that no person should be held under'
Top 20 boys bowlers for 2025-26
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Upcoming Events
Travel Snacks: Central Park
Dec26
Learn about some of the many surprising tales of Central Park, register
Where
East Islip Public Library
381 E. Main St.
East Islip, NY
Phone
631-581-9200
Price
free
Website
eipl.orgJob Fair
Jun17
Meet representatives from various area organizations and learn about job opportunities, presented by the Suffolk County Department of Labor, bring copies of your resume and dress for success
Where
Central Islip Public Library
33 Hawthorne Ave.
Central Islip, NY
Phone
631-234-9333
Price
free
Website
cilibrary.org
Top 20 girls bowlers for 2025-26
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'We always prayed and we wished they would have a cure'
LI girl whose battle with epilepsy inspired others has died at age 9
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Judge makes key ruling on former Bay Shore students' testimony at ex-teacher's sexual abuse trial
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LI Greek restaurant relaunches after 14 years
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Guide: Long Island farmers markets
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Meet the huge family running LI Colombian restaurant chain
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LIers accused of stealing nearly $350G in COVID-19 unemployment benefits
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Database: COVID-19 unemployment fraud cases on LI
I spent $100G on my 2025 LI wedding. Was it worth the splurge?
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Photos: Suffolk girls basketball — Westhampton at Hauppauge
Sweet, Velez step up for shorthanded Westhampton girls basketball squad
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Former LI school superintendent pleads guilty in 2024 crash
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Driver of box truck charged with DWI in Nassau crash that killed Kia driver
All-Long Island girls volleyball team 2025
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Central Islip federal judge demands answers on LI ICE detainee's treatment
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After 32 years, a Brentwood school 'legend' is saying goodbye
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Photos: Boys swimming — 3rd annual Long Island Challenge
Newsday's All-Long Island girls tennis team 2025
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Suffolk superior officers union gets contract approved, with pay bump
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LI woman sentenced to 6 months for managing brothel for mob associate boyfriend
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Newsday's All-Long Island girls swimming team 2025
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Love it or hate it, these LI schools are embracing the viral '6-7' trend
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LIers find helping addicts recover is their life's work
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Suffolk lawmakers authorize release of $120M settlement tied to sewer overcharge case
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Suffolk lawmakers OK hourly limits at hotels, motels to fight 'rampant' sex trafficking
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Suffolk toughening laws on e-powered bikes and scooters
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3 LI charter school applications sent back for review, citing community opposition
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How some young homebuyers are navigating LI's brutal housing market
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'They implemented some different strategies'
LI students' English test scores went up 7 percentage points in 2024-25: What to know
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What to expect on Long Island in 2026
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$200G earners rise 51% in LI towns and cities as police salaries grow
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President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island
