April 14th, 2020 – Residents expressed their appreciation for front line workers by leaving hand made signs around the perimeter of Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip.
April 14th, 2020 – The Town of Islip Senior Citizen Services division is delivering more than 4,600 meals weekly to seniors in need. In addition to the Town servicing its regular home delivered meal clients, more than 400 other senior citizens have qualified for weekly delivery based on need.
April 9th, 2020 – Danny Tran, owner of Islip Cleaners and Tailors, and Mareia Vargas, are sewing masks in colors inspired by Easter eggs.
The masks are being donated to local nursing homes, and are for sale to his customers.
April 9th, 2020 – Gloves and masks, or personal protective equipment (PPE), can be found littered in parking lots of local supermarkets, pharmacies and other big box stores throughout the Town of Islip.
April 8th, 2020 – Lee's Auto Body Shop demonstrated its appreciation for the health care workers and first responders on the front lines, with signage outside their shop.
April 7th, 2020 – Rabbi Shimon Stillerman, Director of the Chabad of Islip Township, Bay Shore, hands out matzo and other Passover essentials to Chabad members.
Larry, Ellen and Paul maintained social distance as they drove past the Rabbi's home to receive beloved essentials for a traditional Passover holiday meal. Passover begins at sundown Wednesday, April 8th. Happy Passover to all!
April 6th, 2020 – Town of Islip Councilman and President of the Defense Association of New York, James P. O'Connor, was recently quoted in the New York Law Journal, advocating for pragmatic and safe job saving solutions in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis.