October 2nd, 2019 – Town officials, Northwell Health administrators, community activists, volunteers and local dignitaries gathered at Town Hall Tuesday, to kick-off Pink by the Bay, recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness month, with the simultaneous lighting of the Islip and Babylon Town Hall cupolas pink for the month of October. The Pink by the Bay event, sponsored by Northwell Health, is designed to raise awareness about early detection and prevention of breast cancer.

“This year’s theme, Pink by the Bay, was launched by Northwell Health, and is designed to raise awareness of Breast Cancer prevention, detection, and education within communities along the Great South Bay. Main Street will be illuminated in pink lights for the entire month of October. I urge women and men, to please schedule their mammography. Early detection is the best prevention,” said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter.

Supervisor Angie Carpenter was joined by Town Board members John Cochrane, Mary Kate Mullen; Receiver of Taxes Alexis Weik, and Town Clerk Olga Murray. Also in attendance Ed Fraser, Vice President, Community Relations Northwell Health/Southside Hospital; Donna Moravick, Northwell Health/Southside Hospital Executive Director; Valerie Burger, Cancer Services Southside Hospital; Babylon Town Councilwoman, Jackie Gordon; Senator Phil Boyle; John McMurray, COO Good Samaritan Hospital; Gina Cacoperdo, Islip Breast Cancer Coalition; Ladies from the Guilds of Good Samaritan; TJ Hatter of AG Letitia James' office and representatives from Senator Monica Martinez's office.