West Islip, NY News & Events

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Sunrise Highway in Islip Town to be closed overnight for 2 months

The westbound lanes of the highway at Exit 43 will be closed on weeknights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the state Department of Transportation said.

Boy, 3, dies after he's found unresponsive in Central Islip swimming pool

Sayville man charged in stabbing that seriously injured another man

'It's impacting our way of life'

Opponents of Muslim school for boys pack Islip hearing

Upcoming Events

Saturday, July 25

American Legion Post 1738 meeting

Jul28

Post 1738, new members welcome, no meetings July-Aug.

Where

American Legion Post 1738 - West Islip

340 Union Blvd.

West Islip, NY

11795

Phone

631-422-1738

Long Island's Tropical Drifters

Jul28

Discover the vibrant fish, crabs, shrimp and other exotic sea creatures that travel on the Gulf Stream from the Caribbean to the waters of Long Island, register starting July 7

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Lane

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Website

westisliplibrary.org

Book Discussion: The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell

Jul29

Librarian Jack will lead a discussion of the novel "The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell" by Robert Dugoni, register starting July 1

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Lane

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Website

westisliplibrary.org

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Saturday, July 25

Waterfront cafe opens in former LI taco spot

Popular brunch spot reopens with new dinner concept

Fast food chain opening first LI location

Investor buys former Casanova Meats buildings in West Babylon for $3 million

Store clerk arrested in drug raid, and shop near school shut down

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Islip picks RXR for Long Island MacArthur expansion plans

'Homeowners are under real financial pressure'

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Photos: Suffolk Class AA baseball final

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