La Grange Task Force Eyes Expanded Role In West Islip The La Grange Task Force, formed earlier this year with the mission of finding alternative uses for LaGrange and surrounding property, is now looking to have a greater impact on the future of West Islip beyond only finding an alternative to the construction of a Walgreens next to the venerable catering hall/restaurant.
The West Islip Fire Department's Brewers Band marching during the 2008 Memorial Day Parade.
WIFD Brewers Band Takes Second Straight State Title The West Islip Fire Department’s Brewers Continental Band are state champions for the second consecutive year, having recently won the New York State Parade and Drill competition held recently in Buffalo.
Improvements At Moose Lodge Could Be In The Offing The dilapidated West Islip Moose Lodge, long viewed by local residents as an eye-sore may soon be razed and replaced with a new office building, according to sources with the Town of Islip who spoke with WestIslipTribune.com.
Good Samaritan Hospital officials said the medical center contributes more than $795 million to the economy annually.
Depsite Good Sam's Positive Economic Impact, Local Concerns Remain Despite its not-for-profit status, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center contributes more than $36 million in state and local taxes annually and has an overall economic impact of more than $795 million each year, hospital officials recently told members of the Suffolk County Legislature.
BOE Starts New School Year Facing New And Familiar Issues With the new school year on the horizon, the West Islip Board of Education faces another challenging year that is expected to include a host of issues ranging from completion of the district’s architectural plans in September to the constant monitoring of finances and state aid.
West Islip Blue Lightning Win East End Soccer Tournament The West Islip Soccer Club’s Blue Lightning U12 boys recently won first place in the annual East End Memorial Soccer Tournament. The Blue Lightning went 3-1 during the tournament.
Wishbone Ash plays the Boulton Center September 13.
As Students Head Back To Class, Time To Attend A BOE Meeting It’s September. The kids are back in school, summer vacation pictures serve as reminders of a fun trip or two, and the nights are getting shorter and a tad bit chillier. It’s the perfect time to think about the 2009-2010 school budget.
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