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.
April 3rd, 2020 – April weddings are being officiated outside Islip Town Hall amidst COVID-19. Oscar Orlando and Velasquez Benitez were married by Karen Santana on the steps of Town Hall.
April 3rd, 2020 – New York State guidance during COVID-19 has been updated to reflect that landscaping for maintenance and pest control purposes has been designated as ESSENTIAL.
Horticulture is designated as non-essential business, (with the exception of nurseries/greenhouses selling food-producing plants.)
April 2nd, 2020 – Federal officials are confident that maintaining a social distance of 6 feet from one another helps reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Residents in Brightwaters were mindful of those guidelines Wednesday during an afternoon bicycle ride or walk.
March 31st, 2020 – There was an outpouring of support from local residents for health care workers at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip Monday.
A Caravan of Encouragement motorcade, organized by West Islip resident Anthony Musumeci, paid tribute to doctors, nurses and hospital staff on the front lines, treating COVID-19 patients across Long Island.
March 30th, 2020 – Local Churches move to online services amid COVID-19 pandemic. Many churches are directing parishioners to their Facebook Pages to find virtual services and solace among fellow congregants.
March 30th, 2020 – A surprise birthday party took place in Brightwaters today, albeit COVID-19 style. Friends and family waited outside for the arrival of the guest of honor, while practicing social distancing. Happy Birthday!
