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1. 'I'm not against renewable energy; I'm against irresponsible development': Statements fly at Islip battery project hearing (tbrnewsmedia.com) — Islip Town officials have voted 5–0 to ban Tier 3 battery energy storage systems, effectively blocking a proposed 79-megawatt lithium battery project in Hauppauge. Residents heard sharply divided testimony on clean energy, fire safety, and impacts near schools before the board chose to extend its moratorium and keep large battery facilities out of town neighborhoods.
2. LI high school sports roundup: Girls soccer and boys volleyball scores (newsday.com) — Islip High School's girls soccer team picked up a Suffolk III win as Alina Giambo scored her first varsity goal in a 1–0 victory over Glenn, backed by strong goalkeeping from Tilly Ancipink. The roundup also highlights other Long Island girls soccer and boys volleyball results from the weekend, offering a quick look at how neighboring schools are performing.
3. Nursing Assistant 'Inappropriately Touched' Disabled Patient In Suffolk: Police (patch.com) — A certified nursing assistant was arrested after police say he inappropriately touched a disabled patient at a Middle Island rehabilitation center, with the case brought to First District Court in Central Islip. Islip residents should know investigators are seeking any additional potential victims and encourage anyone with concerns to contact Suffolk's 6th Squad.
4. 2 Arrested, 10 Violations Issued During Amityville Deli Inspection: Police (patch.com) — Two men were arrested after a state liquor inspection at an Amityville deli, with one facing gambling charges and another drug and warrant charges, and the case heading to First District Court in Central Islip. For Islip-area residents, the story highlights ongoing code and liquor enforcement that can affect neighborhood businesses and public safety across Suffolk County.
5. Amazon's (Holbrook) Proposal Illustrates Why We Must Update Our Zoning (change.org) — A local resident is relaunching a petition opposing Amazon's proposed massive distribution center in Holbrook and plans to bring the issue directly to the Town of Islip Council once 500 signatures are collected. The project would require a zoning change and clear a large wooded tract that feeds waterways flowing through nearby South Shore communities, raising environmental and neighborhood concerns.
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