Islandia, NY News & Events

Check out Islandia restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Suffolk County news.

Largest gift in hospital's history pledged to its neonatal unit in 'historic milestone'

The gift establishes a dollar-for-dollar challenge to encourage additional philanthropic support.

Muslim organization sues Islip Town over boarding school decision

How an LI lab will train professionals to help people with disabilities

Town's shellfish hatchery expansion plan gets $6.5M state boost

Only in NewsdayRape, kidnapping charges dropped against defendant in missing LI girl case who died in custody

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 23

Haunted Lantern Walk

Oct23

Walk around the point of Sunken Meadow State Park with only lanterns to guide the way, there will be pauses along the way for some Long Island historical scary stories, meet at the Nature Center in Field 1, register

Where

Sunken Meadow State Park

Rte. 25A and Sunken Meadow Pkwy.

Kings Park, NY

Phone

631-269-4333

Price

$4

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

No Space for Hunger Astronomy Night

Oct23

Explore the night sky through telescopes provided by the Amateur Observers' Society of New York and the Astronomical Society of Long Island, bring monetary or non-perishable food donations

Where

Robert Moses State Park

600 Robert Moses State Pkwy.

Babylon, NY

Phone

631-582-3663

Price

free

Website

Evening Book Discussion: Slewfoot

Oct23

Discussion of the novel "Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery" by Brom, register

Where

Longwood Public Library

800 Middle Country Rd.

Middle Island, NY

Phone

631-924-6400

Price

free

Website

longwoodlibrary.org

See more events

3 cheap flights to book from MacArthur Airport now

Wallet WatchFrom backyard pools to washing machines, LI residents find ways to earn extra cash

Islip Town nixes plea to let land become part of Islandia

Suffolk reserves $43M to settle contracts with 2 unions, budget director says

Friday, October 23

Sprawling Chinese buffet opens in LI shopping center

Turkish-inspired ice cream cafe opens in former pub

Only in NewsdayDirty sodas, loaded bread bowls: LI diners adding trendy food

Takeaways from a daylong exploration of LI's transit options

'We are here to search for the truth'

Only in NewsdayIt's still possible to find a house for $500G in this Suffolk community

Police ID man fatally struck by vehicle at dangerous LI intersection

Police: LI man recruited women for sex work while working at motel

Only in NewsdayAI is within reach. Putting it to work is another story for LI small businesses.

4 top officials quit. The FAA stepped in. A former LI jet operator allegedly kept flying.

Only in NewsdayBody of 7-year-old exhumed as criminal probe continues, source and family attorney say

'He's gonna be talking about it for the next year'

Only in NewsdayPint-size sanitation truck enthusiast gets 4th birthday surprise

'What if I did them all in the same day'

'There's no specific guidance'

Newsday Investigates7-year-old was absent or late in half the school days in the months before her death

'I totally think it's the best airport in America'

USA Today's readers rank MacArthur Airport nation's best small airport

Two 5-story buildings to occupy site

LI village eases path for housing, hotel rooms near casino

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

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

'It's excessive'

Only in NewsdayPer-pupil costs on LI to hit record high of $42G. Here's why.

At least 2 developers seek to build in Ronkonkoma Hub

Long Islanders Favorites

Newsday InvestigatesNassau 'ignored' a dangerous intersection. Now it could be on the hook for tens of millions.

Experts say the case highlights how a failure to improve roadways can leave taxpayers liable for damages and legal bills.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLong Island's dangerous roads: Complete coverage See the most dangerous roads in your neighborhood

Newsday InvestigatesLI surgeon at center of alleged staged accident cases recants, blames former colleagues in court filings

First in NewsdayNew supermarket taking former Lidl space in Suffolk

Newsday InvestigatesMore than 130 LI nonprofit employees made over $1M. Search the database.

Latest Videos

'I was a victim here as well'

Serial killer's LI home sells

'It will damage the social fabric'

'It gives Long Islanders a better understanding'

'We are here to search for the truth'

Stay logged in.

The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in.