Islip, NY – The Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs held its annual Sharpshooter Basketball competition recently, a tradition that brings together children in 4th and 5th grade from across Islip Town for some friendly competition and to help promote drug and alcohol awareness. Students competed to see who could make the most hoops and the competition started after hearing about the history of the contest and a few words of encouragement.
Islip, NY – The Town of Islip welcomed a new Whole Foods Market to Holbrook today. Whole Foods opened a 43,000-square-foot store, located in the Shops at SunVet at 5801 Sunrise Hwy.The Holbrook store marks the eighth Whole Foods Market location on Long Island, with decor inspired by Long Island culture combining a unique blend of history, arts and coastal lifestyle.
Islip, NY – This month, the Town Board proudly recognized several Islip Town residents in honor of National Black History Month. These honorees are outstanding members of our community whose lives and careers serve as an inspiration both locally and beyond.
Islip, NY – The Town of Islip today announced the passage of legislation granting a partial real property tax exemption of up to 50% to surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. The exemption applies to property owned and used by the surviving spouse as his or her primary residence.
Islip, NY – A historic winter storm Monday, February 23 brought a record-breaking 31 inches of snow to Long Island MacArthur Airport, the highest snowfall ever recorded there. From the moment the storm began, the Town of Islip mobilized a full-scale response to keep residents safe and roads passable.
