Islip, NY News & Events

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Only in NewsdayLI schools superintendent resigns after 3 years

Bryan Frank will take over as acting Connetquot schools superintendent.

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Two MS-13 members charged in 2016 killing of Brentwood boy, 15

Man charged in construction fraud scheme

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, August 5

Kayak Nature Tour

Aug8

Tour the Great South Bay by kayak on a guided paddle with an Environmental Educator to see native birds, turtles and more! You must bring your own kayak and lifejacket to attend! Space is very limited.

Where

Heckscher State Park

Heckscher Pkwy.

East Islip, NY

Price

$4, $10 parking

Website

Summer Concert Series: Buddy Merriam

Aug9

Live bluegrass music performance by Buddy Merriam, presented by the Islip Arts Council, bring your own chairs and blankets, register

Where

Bayard Cutting Arboretum

440 Montauk Hwy.

Great River, NY

Phone

631-888-3525

Price

$8 parking fee

Website

American Legion Post 1738 meeting

Aug11

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, August 5

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