Legislator Thomas Barraga said the Islip Town Planning Board does not support constructing a Walgreens on the La Grange property.
The Islip Town Planning Department said it does not support the application for construction of a Walgreens Pharmacy on the La Grange Inn site, according to a press release from Legislator Thomas Barraga (R-West Islip).
Valedictorian Kathryn Sullivan offers her commencement address during graduation ceremonies.
Gathering for a final time as classmates, West Islip High School’s 434-member Class of 2008 received a well-earned send off from the school district, as parents, family and friends of the graduates gathered under a sun-drenched, warm early summer sky.
Members of the La Grange Task Force at recent meeting at the West Islip Public Library.
Since holding its first meeting in late May, the Task Force formed to find alternative uses for the La Grange property continues to discuss a handful of ideas and remains on track to release its report in late July.
School District Says Efforts Being Made To Curb Bullying
West Islip School District officials went on the defensive following the June 12 Board of Education meeting when among other things, the issue of how administrators handled what the family of Patrick Kohlmann claims was the bullying of their son over the past two school years was discussed.
West Islip School District officials went on the defensive following the June 12 Board of Education meeting when among other things, the issue of how administrators handled what the family of Patrick Kohlmann claims was the bullying of their son over the past two school years was discussed.
Patrick Kohlmann seen in a screen grab from his Good Morning America interview.
The past few weeks have been a busy time for the Kohlmann family. Following the release of Patrick Kohlmann’s self-proclaimed anti-bullying video on the popular web site You Tube, the family and West Islip School District have found themselves in the media spotlight and in the middle of a reprised discussion about bullying in schools both in West Islip and across the nation.
Movement To Honor Former West Islip Superintendant Kirdahy Afoot
A group of West Islip residents have started a movement to change the name of Captree Elementary School to include the name of Paul Kirdahy, the school district’s former superintendant who also once served as principal of Captree during his tenure in the district.
A group of West Islip residents have started a movement to change the name of Captree Elementary School to include the name of Paul Kirdahy, the school district’s former superintendant who also once served as principal of Captree during his tenure in the district.
Lorraine Pace founded the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition.
For more than 15 years West Islip’s Lorraine Pace has been a tireless advocate in the fight against breast cancer on Long Island. While her involvement in the fight against breast cancer is well-known locally, she is now being recognized for her work as one of 10 finalists nationally in the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame contest.
Jefferson Starship, led by orignal members Paul Kantner and Marty Balin, will play the Boulton Center.
The YMCA Boulton Center in Bay Shore welcomes an array of concerts and performances in July with shows designed for kids and adults of all ages.
Matt Sullivan is one of four WIHS grads on New York Tech's Men's Lacrosse championship team.
West Islip’s tradition of lacrosse excellence is spreading beyond the hamlet as several West Islip High School graduates — and former members of the boys’ lacrosse team — were recently part of collegiate level LAX national championship teams.
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• Carpenter Honored By Suffolk Community College
• Good Samaritan Honors Former Board Member T. Gerald Brown
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School District Needs Review Of Bullying Policy
As another school year rapidly comes to a close and the community looks to move past what was a contentious and at-times nasty board of education race, it’s a good time for re-evaluation of the West Islip School District.
As another school year rapidly comes to a close and the community looks to move past what was a contentious and at-times nasty board of education race, it’s a good time for re-evaluation of the West Islip School District.
With Election Over, Trustee Says BOE Again Must Focus On The Future
Another budget and board election vote has run its course. What have we learned and what are we prepared to accomplish going forward?
Another budget and board election vote has run its course. What have we learned and what are we prepared to accomplish going forward?
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