West Islip, NY News & Events

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Photos: CHSFL football — Kellenberg at St. John the Baptist

Scenes from a CHSFL football game between Kellenberg and host St. John the Baptist.

Photos: Suffolk Division I football — Connetquot at Brentwood

Balanced offensive effort leads Kellenberg football over SJB

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Jonas Mendez on Connetquot football's win: 'This was more than just a game for me and my family'

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Learn about the art of guitar making from a master at Stony Brook fest

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Upcoming Events

Sunday, October 11

American Legion Post 1738 meeting

Oct13

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

Great South Bay Squadron: America's Boating Course

Oct17

Learn information about New York State boating laws, regulations, boat registration and licensing, required boating safety equipment, dos and don'ts of boating safely, practical knowledge of navigation and rules of the road, how to handle medical emergencies onboard and mechanical problems on the water, the basics of towing and trailering and special important information for hunters, anglers and sports enthusiasts, register

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Lane

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-290-8096

Price

$40

Website

usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/fclass.cgi?03

Is It Real? AI vs. Human Online

Oct19

Boost your digital literacy skills by learning to spot AI-generated content and bots, sharpen your critical thinking to navigate the web confidently and evaluate online information, register

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Lane

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Website

westisliplibrary.org

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Only in Newsday7-year-old was left home alone for a day 6 months before she died, filings reveal

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New court documents in Jor'Dynn Duncan case

Photos: Suffolk girls soccer — North Babylon at Patchogue-Medford

Ashley Higuita's first varsity goal propels North Babylon girls soccer past Pat-Med

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Sunday, October 11

New market-cafe opens in LI village

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16 hidden restaurants worth seeking out on LI

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Waterfront cafe opens in former LI taco spot

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'There's a lot of season left'

2 whales stranded on LI

Former Cinema Arts Centre co-director hosting 'Cinema in Exile' series at other theaters

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2 humpback whales stranded off Fire Island escape, return to open water

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'When it gets late, you can't find a spot'

'I wanted to make sure that women didn't feel that way'

First in Newsday800 new parking spots approved for Jake's 58 casino

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Only in NewsdayTop-rated WFAN co-host. Former NFL MVP. Now add Radio Hall of Fame to Boomer's resume

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Brentwood man charged in fatal hit-and-run in Lindenhurst

LI woman sentenced in $2M Home Depot theft ring

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'Things change in life'

More NYers now eligible for free community college tuition

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Longtime Good Samaritan nursing leader from LI dies at 81

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'It's excessive'

Wallet WatchOn LI, a six-figure income can still leave families squeezed by college costs

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Playing at the Hamptons film fest: 'I Play Rocky,' more buzzy pics

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Photos: North Babylon football vs. Bellport

Large tree down in West Babylon

Photos: CHSFL football — St. John the Baptist vs. Fordham Prep

Explore fall colors with LI kayak tours

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Floral Park defeats SJB at Firebird Invitational to stay undefeated

'It's like a curse'

After 4 years, Chick-fil-A drops plans for new LI restaurant

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Football photos: St. John the Baptist vs. Eagle Academy III (Queens)

Holy Trinity transfer Devin Michaels leads SJB football to season-opening win

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Only in NewsdayEducators across LI take different approaches to teaching 9/11

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Season PreviewEast Islip vs. West Islip, a matchup that always packs a 1-2 punch

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Newsday InvestigatesLI employers stole nearly $4M from their workers last year. Nearly 40% came from home healthcare.

Many workers are struggling to get money they are owed years after state and federal investigations found their employers liable. See which LI home healthcare companies were the worst offenders.

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