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Dank's big second half leads Ward Melville girls basketball over Bay Shore1m read
EI's Andresen and Collins dominate Suffolk doubles 'A' division1m read
Photos: Smithtown West-East Islip boys hoops
Photos: Suffolk girls bowling singles and doubles tournament

Upcoming Events

Medical ID and Shed the Meds

Jan16

The Suffolk County Sheriffs Office will issue medical ID Cards and collecting old and expired medications

Where

Central Islip Public Library

33 Hawthorne Ave.

Central Islip, NY

Phone

631-234-9333

Price

free

Saving Money with Your Library Card

Jan18

Learn about the library's many free digital services, including streaming platforms, ebook lending, online language learning services, e-magazine subscriptions and more, register starting Jan. 2

Where

West Islip Public Library

3 Higbie Ln.

West Islip, NY

Phone

631-661-7080

Price

free

Advance Guitar Workshop

Jan21

Guitar program for veterans and active military, register

Where

Project 9 Line

25 Union Ave

Islip, NY

11701

Price

Free

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In funding shuffle, Islip earmarks more to upgrade flood-prone West Islip street2m read
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LI man charged in kidnapping, rape of 14-year-old girl indicted, attorney says1m read
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