May 2nd, 2022 – The Town of Islip is proud to celebrate small businesses during National Small Business Week, May 1st - May 7th. Small businesses constitute 99% of all business in the U.S. and contribute significantly to our Nation's economy, creating a reported 1.5 million jobs each year.
April 29th, 2022 –Long Islanders traveling to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina can now conveniently fly there onboard Frontier Airlines’ new non-stop service from Long Island MacArthur Airport starting today.
April 22nd, 2022 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and members of the Town Board honored four students from across the Town of Islip for their academic and athletic accomplishments during the April Town Board Meeting: Student Achievement Ceremony. Honorees included three Regeneron semi-finalists and a state-champion wrestler.
April 19th, 2022 – In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, the Town of Islip in collaboration with IgniteLI, hosted a panel discussion on the many benefits of hiring local talent on the autism spectrum, especially as many businesses are looking to hire.
April 15th, 2022 – Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and the Islip Town Board have partnered with Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in West Islip, to collect donations for the Ukrainian people affected by the ongoing conflict with Russia.
April 15th, 2022 – The West Islip Little League organization held its Opening Day ceremony recent. Hundreds of families turned out for the event, which had been halted in recently years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The kids enjoyed face painting, bouncers, and showcasing their banners during the parade.
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