West Islip, NY News & Events

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Only in NewsdayDeacon-ready, but LI women wait for the Catholic Church to change

The women meet all the requirements except one: they're not men. As deacons, they could preach at Mass and preside over baptisms, weddings and funerals.

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'I still don't understand it'

Photos: Brentwood boys and girls fencing holiday tournament

'There definitely was a brazenness to it'

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

Upcoming Events

Monday, December 15

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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Islip Town considers rolling out more food trucks

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Only in NewsdayHow LI's indie theaters are fighting to survive the streaming era

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'It's smaller, it's more family oriented'

'Stabbed multiple times last month in a parking lot'

Monday, December 15

8 giftable desserts from around the world at LI shops

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LI pizzeria closing after more than 50 years

Bagels at a cookie chain? LI shop testing it out

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12 arrested as part of alleged theft crew that stole goods from 14 LI Home Depots

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'Fled on foot'

DWI charges for SUV driver in Atlantic Beach crash, police say

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First in NewsdayBrinkmann's hardware chain buys Trio Hardware in Plainview

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

10 amazing LI holiday light displays to check out

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Only in Newsday'It's just awful': LIers left with unfinished work, lost deposits after contractor's collapse

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'We are not criminals'

Interfaith gathering on deportation in LI church hears tales of fear during 'darkest times in our history'

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LI teen accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend requests psychiatric exam at court hearing

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DA: Riley Fibbers patron Paul Lucia set fire to East Islip bar

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Oakdale homeowners OK $44M sewer project

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Fire damages West Islip house; 4 residents evacuate

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

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

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

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Light and latkes: Celebrate Hanukkah at these LI events

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Only in NewsdayFormer LI gym teacher sentenced to 6 months for helping run brothels in Suffolk

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

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'We do not stand for corruption'

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

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

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Town holiday celebrations: Christmas tree, menorah lightings

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

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Namaste and play: Puppy yoga classes are booming on LI

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Come for the puppies, stay for the yoga

They got the beat: Female rockers event coming to LI

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Cops: West Babylon man charged after hundreds of grams of drugs found

Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayWhy the idea of a bridge across the Long Island Sound won't die

A Connecticut developer's pitch, though lacking in detail, got a lot of attention. It's not a surprise, given Long Island's cul-de-sac geography and notorious traffic.

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