October 16th, 2025
– Islip, NY – The results of voting in the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Small Airport were revealed today. Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) finished 2nd out of 20 nominees for this prestigious and competitive award. The 2025 contest was the fifth nomination for ISP, and the 2nd place finish is ISP’s highest ranking to-date.
October 15th, 2025
Islip, Ny-Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter and members of the Islip Town Board welcomed residents, staff, and community members to Unity Day 2025 at Town Hall West, a program dedicated to fostering inclusion, empathy, and shared understanding. The highlight of the event was an extraordinary presentation by Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, and motivational speaker Shadrack Boakye, whose lecture, “Cover Me,” explored how resilience, faith, and compassion can unite communities and heal lives.
October 8th, 2025
Islip, Ny-Recently, the Town of Islip broke ground on One Carleton Green, a $65 million project that contains a 96-unit affordable housing development in Central Islip. This former industrial lot will soon be home to a transit-oriented, mixed-use development that will provide much-needed housing and job opportunities for the community.
September 8th, 2025
– Islip, NY – This fall, you can reach stunning foliage views more conveniently than ever through Islip’s MacArthur Airport. As of October 2nd, Breeze Airlines has officially launched new non-stop service to Wilmington, North Carolina with one-way fares starting as low as $39, making travel more accessible for Islip residents than ever before. br>
August 1st, 2025
– Islip, NY – The Town of Islip’s beloved Apple Festival has been nominated for Best Annual Event in the Best of Long Island 2026 competition.