Islip Bulletin

12/29/2025

Looking for winter family fun during the holiday break? Look no further than your backyard at the Sayville Falls Light Show and Winter Garden, with festive light displays on display through Jan. 11, and a winter hangout spot open through February.

Looking for winter family fun during the holiday break? Look no further than your backyard at the Sayville Falls Light Show and Winter Garden, with festive light displays on display through Jan. 11, …

12/27/2025

The menorah lights shone extra bright on the final night of Hanukkah at the “Chanukah on Main Street” celebration featuring a giant ice menorah in Brightwaters last Friday, Dec. 21. The Islip Town Board invited Rabbi Shimon Stillerman of Chabad of Islip Township to speak not only about the celebration itself, but also on the tragedy of the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia.

The menorah lights shone extra bright on the final night of Hanukkah at the “Chanukah on Main Street” celebration featuring a giant ice menorah in Brightwaters last Friday, Dec. 21. The Islip …

12/26/2025

Santa Claus made an early visit from the North Pole to families at the Fire Island Lighthouse , flying overhead before climbing down the 17-story tower to bring holiday cheer to crowds of excited children. For over 20 years, “Santa,” also known as pilot Bill Clifford, has made this trek from the North Pole, also known as the Bayport Aerodrome, to visit children eager to see if they’re on the naughty or nice list at the Fire Island Lighthouse. https://www.islipbulletin.net/stories/santa-lands-at-fire-island,99332?

12/23/2025

South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) was one of several Northwell hospitals to receive top-tier recognition by the U.S. News & World Report for exceptional maternity care. The honor marks U.S. News’ highest distinction for obstetric care, spotlighting the hospital’s dedication to delivering safe, supportive and evidence-based care for families.

South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) was one of several Northwell hospitals to receive top-tier recognition by the U.S. News & World Report for exceptional maternity care. The honor marks U.S. …

12/21/2025

The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts gallery hosted its annual holiday sale to a steady stream of customers, with 12 member artists each selling original works, from prints of photos and paintings to postcards, bags, and even stickers. Alongside curious customers, some of the featured artists also toured the gallery to explain their art-making processes to attendees.

Need a last-minute Christmas gift? The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts gallery had plenty of affordable local art for sale on Dec. 13 and 14 during their holiday pop-up artisan show at the Gillette …

12/19/2025

The exhibit, open at the Connetquot State Park and Preserve through Jan. 6, tells the often untold stories of Long Island’s whalemen of color, over 400 of whom had took part in voyages throughout the 18th and 19th centuries that brought Long Island’s natives exploring sometimes uncharted islands in the Pacific Ocean after at times tumultuous journeys around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, and Cape Horn, in Chile.

After watching his older brother, Milton, sail the globe chasing whales for their blubber to make oil, Ferdinand Lee, of the Shinnecock Nation, joined a whaling ship in 1857 with eyes on the distant …

12/19/2025

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12/18/2025

The Town of Islip gathered outside Town Hall on Dec. 15 at 4:30 p.m., to celebrate Hanukkah. Town of Islip supervisor Angie Carpenter was joined by members of the town board and Rabbi Shimon Stillerman, as the second light of the menorah was lit in recognition of the second night of Hanukkah.

The Town of Islip gathered outside Town Hall on Dec. 15 at 4:30 p.m., to celebrate Hanukkah. Town of Islip supervisor Angie Carpenter was joined by members of the town board and Rabbi Shimon …

12/16/2025

Celebrating its 28th year, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet held its annual Holiday House Tour on Dec. 7 from noon to 4 p.m., offering a glimpse of Islip from the past.
Five houses throughout the hamlet were on display during the walking tour, and upon knocking on their doors, visitors were greeted by tour guides dressed in festive Victorian attire.

Celebrating its 28th year, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet held its annual Holiday House Tour on Dec. 7 from noon to 4 p.m., offering a glimpse of Islip from the past. Five houses …

12/15/2025

How early is too early to decorate for Christmas? To put together a Christmas light display as stunning as Anthony Imperati’s, you have to start in October.
For nine years, the West Islip native has transformed the front of his home at 40 Pace Drive South into the ultimate light display, while garnering over $45,000 in donations for Make-A-Wish along the way.

Year after the year, the same holiday decoration debate commences: how early is too early to decorate? Is the day after Thanksgiving too early to set up the Christmas tree? How late in December is …