October 22nd, 2019 – Thousands turned out for the Annual Town of Islip Apple Festival at the Islip Grange Saturday.
October 18th, 2019 – Town Councilman John C. Cochrane, Jr, recently attended the first installation ceremony of the newly founded Kismet Historical Society on Fire Island. The group first came together on July 21st, 2019 when members of the Kismet community, ranging 14 – 82 years of age, sought to bring the rich historical elements of their Fire Island community into public awareness, employing the latest technology to develop a virtual museum.
October 17th, 2019 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and members of the Town Board invited all employees to wear pink recently to shine a spotlight on breast cancer research. A $5 donation enabled employees to also wear jeans to work for the day.
October 11th, 2019 – Town of Islip DPW crews have been working around the clock to mitigate coastal flooding caused by the recent storm system that swept through the area. All storm-related equipment is being utilized until the flood waters recede.
October 10th, 2019 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter was joined by Rep. Peter King, Co-Chair of the newly formed Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic, Islip Town Board members John Cochrane and Mary Kate Mullen, Islip Town officials, and representatives from the technology industry, at a press conference Wednesday to address growing concerns over the vaping public health crisis.
October 9th, 2019 – Town Council members John C. Cochrane, Jr., and Mary Kate Mullen, joined Town Historian George Munkenback at the Islip Grange in Sayville recently, to participate in a reenactment of the 1860s period in US history.
October 9th, 2019 – Town Councilman, John C. Cochrane, Jr. recently joined in recognizing the many heroes in our community, at both the annual Bay Shore Fire Department “Thank You” BBQ, as well as the East Islip Fair. Meeting with Community Ambulance member Gene DeMott, and Robert Huse of the Bay Shore Fire Department, Councilman Cochrane gave his appreciation for all the emergency service men and women who continue to keep our residents safe year round.