West Islip, NY News & Events

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Only in NewsdayNew LI haunted attraction takes you on a terrifying ride

Ride in a zombie-driven terror cart into the woods, with more than 20 live actors, holograms, sound effects and ground fog.

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Sweet memories: Remembering LI's bakery thrift stores

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Photos: CHSFL football — Kellenberg at St. John the Baptist

Photos: Suffolk Division I football — Connetquot at Brentwood

Balanced offensive effort leads Kellenberg football over SJB

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 13

Great South Bay Squadron: America's Boating Course

Oct17

Learn information about New York State boating laws, regulations, boat registration and licensing, required boating safety equipment, dos and don'ts of boating safely, practical knowledge of navigation and rules of the road, how to handle medical emergencies onboard and mechanical problems on the water, the basics of towing and trailering and special important information for hunters, anglers and sports enthusiasts, register

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Lane

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-290-8096

Price

$40

Website

usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/fclass.cgi?03

Is It Real? AI vs. Human Online

Oct19

Boost your digital literacy skills by learning to spot AI-generated content and bots, sharpen your critical thinking to navigate the web confidently and evaluate online information, register

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Lane

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Website

westisliplibrary.org

Great South Bay Squadron: Introduction to Navigation

Oct20

Learn practical techniques to plan, navigate and check your progress on the water using nautical charts, GPS and Chartplotters, register

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Lane

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-848-8387

Price

$20

Website

boatgsb.org

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New court documents in Jor'Dynn Duncan case

Tuesday, October 13

New market-cafe opens in LI village

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16 hidden restaurants worth seeking out on LI

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Waterfront cafe opens in former LI taco spot

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Photos: Suffolk girls soccer — North Babylon at Patchogue-Medford

Ashley Higuita's first varsity goal propels North Babylon girls soccer past Pat-Med

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'There's a lot of season left'

2 whales stranded on LI

Former Cinema Arts Centre co-director hosting 'Cinema in Exile' series at other theaters

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2 humpback whales stranded off Fire Island escape, return to open water

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'When it gets late, you can't find a spot'

'I wanted to make sure that women didn't feel that way'

First in Newsday800 new parking spots approved for Jake's 58 casino

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Only in NewsdayTop-rated WFAN co-host. Former NFL MVP. Now add Radio Hall of Fame to Boomer's resume

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Brentwood man charged in fatal hit-and-run in Lindenhurst

LI woman sentenced in $2M Home Depot theft ring

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'Things change in life'

More NYers now eligible for free community college tuition

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Longtime Good Samaritan nursing leader from LI dies at 81

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Wallet WatchOn LI, a six-figure income can still leave families squeezed by college costs

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Playing at the Hamptons film fest: 'I Play Rocky,' more buzzy pics

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Photos: North Babylon football vs. Bellport

Large tree down in West Babylon

Photos: CHSFL football — St. John the Baptist vs. Fordham Prep

Explore fall colors with LI kayak tours

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Floral Park defeats SJB at Firebird Invitational to stay undefeated

'It's like a curse'

After 4 years, Chick-fil-A drops plans for new LI restaurant

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Football photos: St. John the Baptist vs. Eagle Academy III (Queens)

Holy Trinity transfer Devin Michaels leads SJB football to season-opening win

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Only in NewsdayEducators across LI take different approaches to teaching 9/11

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DeportedMany immigrants who help run LI's East End, including the Hamptons, are a prime target for ICE

Generations of immigrants have built houses, staffed restaurants and tended farms. Fear of deportation has them skipping work and their kids anxious in school.

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