West Islip, NY News & Events

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Islip: New apartments must have washers, dryers

The rule requires that a washer and dryer be included in each dwelling unit within town zoning districts that allow for apartments.

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Three Kings Day event in Brentwood a show of joy in a time of strife

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'Show a little love and compassion'

Up to $1.5M in tax breaks for Oakdale apartment complex with units for developmentally disabled

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East Islip wrestler DeStefano gets milestone win at Gilmore Classic

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Upcoming Events

Monday, January 5

American Legion Post 1738 meeting

Jan12

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

Tax Planning and Strategies for 2026

Jan13

Certified public accountant Daniel G. Mazzola will discuss plans and strategies to help ease the higher tax burdens and help you plan for the future, register starting Jan. 2

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Ln.

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Website

westisliplibrary.org

Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

Jan15

A representative from the Alzheimer's Association will discuss common behavior changes relating to dementia, non-medical approaches to behaviors and how to recognize when additional help is needed, register starting Jan. 2

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Ln.

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Website

westisliplibrary.org

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'They were holding folks incorrectly here'

Monday, January 5

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8 giftable desserts from around the world at LI shops

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LI pizzeria closing after more than 50 years

Vigil kept by family of man critically hurt by alleged DWI driver

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Photos: Suffolk boys basketball — West Islip at Copiague

Lemoine scores 15 of 20 points in first half for Copiague boys basketball

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State Sen. Alexis Weik won't seek 4th term

$2 million Bayport house something out of a 'storybook'

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Victim's father speaks at vigil

Slain CVS clerk mourned, honored at candlelight vigil

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'We have to say it's not okay'

Protesters rally against 'inhumane' immigrant detainee conditions at Central Islip courthouse

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Newsday InvestigatesDatabase: COVID-19 unemployment fraud cases on LI

Lindenhurst man charged in fatal Christmas Day stabbing of CVS employee inside store

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Only in NewsdayNewsday's All-Long Island girls soccer team 2025

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Fifth teenager charged in Brightwaters gang assault, police say

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'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

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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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Only in NewsdayFewer LI students get top scores on English Regents exam. What's driving the decline?

Only 43.5% of test-takers reached Level 5, the state's highest academic level, in the 2024-25 school year. That marked a drop of nearly 10 percentage points from the prior year.

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