West Islip, NY News & Events

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Julien, Richter help Whitman girls basketball stymie Bay Shore

Whitman opened the second half on a 20-4 run and was able to shake off a disappointing loss to Westhampton.

Photos: Suffolk girls basketball — Bay Shore at Whitman

Only in Newsday3 LI charter school applications sent back for review, citing community opposition

Fifth teenager charged in Brightwaters gang assault, police say

Only in NewsdayProsecutors: Dozens of alleged victims may testify at sex abuse trial of ex-LI teacher

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, December 17

All About LinkedIn Learning

Dec17

Learn how to use LinkedIn Learning with your library card, including how to code or polish your Excel skills, register starting Dec. 1

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Ln.

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Website

westisliplibrary.org

Two Old Friends

Dec18

Film historian Larry Wolff will discuss the making of the animated holiday specials "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," featuring a book, memorabilia and autograph display, register starting Dec. 1

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Ln.

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Website

westisliplibrary.org

American Legion Post 1738 meeting

Dec22

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

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Wednesday, December 17

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LI pizzeria closing after more than 50 years

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'I still don't understand it'

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'There definitely was a brazenness to it'

Police: Teen stole running car with child inside from Brentwood driveway

Islip Town considers rolling out more food trucks

'Stabbed multiple times last month in a parking lot'

'Fled on foot'

Police: 4 teens charged in alleged gang assault stabbing that seriously injured teen

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Fire damages West Islip house; 4 residents evacuate

Ed Norris, co-publisher of community newspapers, dies at 62

Mohammed Yasin, who owned Finest Halal Meat & Deli in North Babylon, dies at 62

West Islip pet shop BTJ's Jungle to close its doors after nearly 60 years

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Good Samaritan hospital's $500M addition opens with expanded ER, private rooms

'We do not stand for corruption'

Former LI cop sentenced to 2 years for helping run brothels in Suffolk

Community teams up to restore vandalized Eagle Scout project built in father's honor

Town holiday celebrations: Christmas tree, menorah lightings

Meet the makers: 7 LI crafters making one-of-a-kind holiday gifts

Namaste and play: Puppy yoga classes are booming on LI

Come for the puppies, stay for the yoga

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