West Islip, NY News & Events

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The Barn Ronkonkoma drive-thru opens Friday

The highly Instagrammable coffee shops have opened at four former Dairy Barns in Suffolk, with Nassau spots set to open soon.

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Only in NewsdayKeep scrutiny on 'injustice' in Central Islip ICE holding cells, immigration groups say

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'They were holding folks incorrectly here'

Vigil kept by family of man critically hurt by alleged DWI driver

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Photos: Suffolk boys basketball — West Islip at Copiague

Upcoming Events

Friday, January 2

American Legion Post 1738 meeting

Jan12

Post 1738, new members welcome, no meetings July-Aug.

Where

American Legion Post 1738 - West Islip

340 Union Blvd.

West Islip, NY

11795

Phone

631-422-1738

Tax Planning and Strategies for 2026

Jan13

Certified public accountant Daniel G. Mazzola will discuss plans and strategies to help ease the higher tax burdens and help you plan for the future, register starting Jan. 2

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Ln.

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Website

westisliplibrary.org

Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

Jan15

A representative from the Alzheimer's Association will discuss common behavior changes relating to dementia, non-medical approaches to behaviors and how to recognize when additional help is needed, register starting Jan. 2

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Ln.

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Website

westisliplibrary.org

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Lemoine scores 15 of 20 points in first half for Copiague boys basketball

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Victim's father speaks at vigil

Friday, January 2

Only in NewsdayLI's biggest restaurant closings of the year

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8 giftable desserts from around the world at LI shops

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LI pizzeria closing after more than 50 years

Slain CVS clerk mourned, honored at candlelight vigil

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'We have to say it's not okay'

Protesters rally against 'inhumane' immigrant detainee conditions at Central Islip courthouse

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Newsday InvestigatesDatabase: COVID-19 unemployment fraud cases on LI

Lindenhurst man charged in fatal Christmas Day stabbing of CVS employee inside store

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Only in NewsdayNewsday's top 15 boys fencers for 2025-26

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'These are conditions that no person should be held under'

Top 20 boys bowlers for 2025-26

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Top 20 girls bowlers for 2025-26

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'We always prayed and we wished they would have a cure'

Only in NewsdayLI girl whose battle with epilepsy inspired others has died at age 9

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Only in NewsdayNewsday's All-Long Island girls soccer team 2025

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Only in NewsdayLIers find helping addicts recover is their life's work

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Love it or hate it, these LI schools are embracing the viral '6-7' trend

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Fifth teenager charged in Brightwaters gang assault, police say

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'Stabbed multiple times last month in a parking lot'

'Fled on foot'

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Fire damages West Islip house; 4 residents evacuate

Ed Norris, co-publisher of community newspapers, dies at 62

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Mohammed Yasin, who owned Finest Halal Meat & Deli in North Babylon, dies at 62

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West Islip pet shop BTJ's Jungle to close its doors after nearly 60 years

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What to expect on Long Island in 2026

A potential LIRR strike, the trials of several high-profile cases, including Gilgo, and the return of horse racing to Belmont are among the notable developments slated for the new year.

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