🌱 Patch AM: What Islip’s new battery‑storage ban means for future energy projects.

Good day Islip! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Islip's new battery‑storage ban means for future energy projects.
• How Islip's aviation chief just gained a bigger Long Island role

Also on today's calendar: Jake's 58 Job Fair and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.
• Monday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• US town bans battery plant over fire fears (energylivenews.com) — Islip officials have permanently banned large battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities, halting a proposed project over fears local firefighters could not safely handle a lithium‑ion blaze. After a public hearing, residents and fire officials backed the ban despite reassurances from a renewable‑energy advocate and the developer, who says it still hopes to address community concerns.
   

• Movers & Shakers: September 2026 hires, promotions on Long Island (longislandpress.com) — An Islip resident should know that the town's aviation commissioner, Rob Schneider, has been appointed to Discover Long Island's board and executive committee, highlighting Long Island MacArthur Airport's importance to local travel and business. The piece also spotlights several other Long Island professionals taking on new leadership roles in law, tourism, business advocacy, and health services.
   

📸 Around Islip

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Islip

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Jake's 58 Job Fair →
  Bistro58 at Jake's 58 Casino Hotel,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• Story Time by the Bay
  LIMM Main Building & Grounds
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Watercolor Workshop: Aug/Sept, Part 4
  LIMM Main Building
  10:30 am
Sunday September 27
• Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
  The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
  11:00 am
• A Tribute To Top-40 Radio →
  Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip
  1:30 pm
Monday October 5
• Chamber Meeting →
  Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 20
• Workers of War & Empire from New France to British America, 1688-1783 with author Dr. Richard Tomczak
  Long Island Museum Stony Brook, NY 11794
  9:00 am
• Walk With A Doc & Future Doc
  Mt. Sinai Heritage Trail, Heritage Trust Building Picnic Tables, 633 Mt. Sinai-Coram Road, Mt. Sinai
  11:00 am
• Pages & Pictures: Book Clearance Sale
  Long Island Museum Stony Brook, NY 11794
  1:00 pm
• Ed Travers Duo →
  The Shack (Atlantique, Fire Island), 245 Central Walk, Bay Shore
  3:00 pm
• SUNDAY NIGHT FUNNIES - SUNDAY 9/20 @ 7:00PM →
  Governor's @ McGuire's Comedy Club, 1627 Smithtown Ave, Bohemia
  7:00 pm
• "GIRLS NIGHT OUT LIVE" AUSTRALIAN TAKEOVER OAKDALE,NY!! →
  Shakers Pub, 4608 Sunrise Hwy South Service Rd, Oakdale
  8:00 pm
Monday September 21
• HOLIDAY - YOM KIPPUR - Schools are closed
  West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Islip. Apply here.
• Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Florist - 0561 in East Islip. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Islip here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Islip

• 3 East Islip High School Musicians Earn All-State Recognition (patch.com)
• A Community's Quick Reaction Saves a Refs Life (southshorepress.com)

Central Islip

• Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For Pets Coming To Central Islip (patch.com)
• Curaleaf Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Central Islip, NY (syracuse.com)
• Tax Fraud Blotter: Making waves in Hawaii (accountingtoday.com)

Bay Shore

• Sachem North boys volleyball's Bryan Kuhl, Teagan Savas key win over Bay Shore (newsday.com)

Ok Islip! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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