October 30th, 2023 – More than 30,000 people turned out for the 43rd Annual Town of Islip Apple Fest Saturday at the Islip Grange in Sayville. Sunshine and blue skies made for the perfect backdrop as festival goers enjoyed food, craft vendors, LIVE music, line dancing, petting zoo, amusement rides, games, a scarecrow contest and more!
October 26th, 2023 – Brentwood Celebrates with Community Mural
The Long Island Latino Teachers Association (LILTA) in collaboration with the Huntington Arts, Teatro Yerbabruja, and BethpageFCU, held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the newly completed Brentwood Mural.
The mural was directed by master, Segundo Orellana, and assisted by students from Brentwood and Central Islip. The Brentwood Mural, at 92 Wicks Rd., showcases places and events in the community of Brentwood.
October 26th, 2023 – Good Samaritan University Hospital and South Shore University Hospital came together to provide Town of Islip employees with their annual FREE Flu shot and Health Fair.
October 26th, 2023 – Since rebranding the Anti Bias Task Force into the Unity Council, the Town of Islip has hosted Holocaust Survivor Edith Gross, held a Unity Prayer service with religious leaders of different faiths and backgrounds, and held its inaugural “Unity in the Community” fair.
October 25th, 2023 – Timber Point Country Club was the backdrop for Islip Food for Hope's Supervisor's Breakfast. The not-for-profit raises funds for Thanksgiving meals for those in need.
October 24th, 2023 – MacArthur Airport is again a winner in the USAToday 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Small Airport Category. In September, an independent panel of travel experts nominated MacArthur Airport, and 19 other airports with fewer than 10 million passengers each year for the Award. Voting took place for 28 days, as airports competed for this nationwide honor. USAToday 10Best revealed the winners today. This is the third consecutive year Long Island MacArthur Airport has been nominated and included in the 10Best list.
October 18th, 2023 – Throughout the year, the Town of Islip has the distinct honor of recognizing extraordinary members of the community. This month, the Town recognized those members of the community of Italian Heritage, and whose presence in the Town has improved the quality of life for their fellow neighbors and communities. Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter and the members of the Town Board this week recognized 4 such members at the October Town Board meeting.
