June 8th, 2022 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter joined thousands of exuberant onlookers recently at the Annual Puerto Rican Hispanic Parade, presented by Teatro Yerbabruja. Fifth Ave. in Brentwood came alive with LIVE music, dancing and the vibrant colors of flags representing Puerto Rico and other Hispanic countries, as residents enjoyed the return of the parade after a two-year COVID hiatus.
The Town of Islip held ceremonies Memorial Day to commemorate all those who valiantly served this great country, and who made the ultimate sacrifice.
"We remember, honor and salute, those who gave all for the freedoms we enjoy today," said Islip Supervisor, Angie Carpenter.
May 31st, 2022 – Hear ye, Hear ye! On Saturday, June 11, the Town of Islip will host its beloved Living History Day at the Islip Grange. The event will feature demonstrations of colonial cookery and military drills, walking tours of the Islip Grange, a mock town meeting using Town Historical Records, and a lesson on how to research your home’s history.
May 31st, 2022 – Islip Town Councilman John Cochrane attended the St. Patrick's School Memorial Day ceremony last week.
The annual event pays tribute to all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
May 26th, 2022 – Suffolk County Police Department Marine Bureau officers joined with Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter and Town of Islip Harbormasters during a press conference on Bay Shore’s Maple Ave. dock this week, to urge boaters to safely share the waterways and remind boat operators of the safety equipment required onboard a vessel while boating.
May 25th, 2022 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter joined members and staff from the Caesar Trunzo Senior Center at a Disco Party recently.
Strobe lights and disco balls, reminiscent of the days of Manhattan’s iconic Studio 54, came to Brentwood to celebrate the 17th Anniversary of the opening of the Caesar Trunzo Senior Center. Prior to his service as a Senator, Caesar Trunzo served as a Councilman in the Town during the late 1960s into the early 1970s.
May 25th, 2022 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter recently celebrated the 95th birthday of longtime West Islip resident, Norma Downey. To commemorate her milestone birthday, the Symphonic Pops of Long Island performed a special concert at the West Islip Public Library. For many years, Norma volunteered with the Islip Arts Council, and had been an avid supporter of the Metropolitan Opera and American Ballet Theater. An enthusiast of the performing arts, she spent hours attending concerts held by the Islip Arts Council, the Senior Pops of Long Island, Massapequa Philharmonic and shows On and Off Broadway.
