🌱 Patch AM: Why West Islip Athletes Are Wearing Gold Shoelaces This Fall

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🌱 Patch AM: PTA Council Fall Meet & Greet and 11 more events

You won’t want to miss After the Rain: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Benefit Event for Chasing the Rainbows 🌈 on the West Islip…

🌱 Patch AM: How West Islip pulled off its late soccer comeback win

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🌱 Patch AM: How West Islip students are bringing Hispanic Heritage Month to life

You won’t want to miss Annual Free Paper Shredding Event on the West Islip Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: West Islip Students Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Through Music, Art

And check out Annual Free Paper Shredding Event on the West Islip Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How West Islip secured its tight 1-0 soccer victory

Spotted on the West Islip calendar: WR | Class Parent Welcome

🌱 Patch AM: West Islip girls soccer stays perfect with clutch corner-kick winner

Also check out MGV | UPK (5 Classes) Popsicle Playdate on the West Islip Patch calendar

Driver Hit 13-Year-Old On Bike, Left Scene On Long Island: Police | Patch PM

Also: Landmark 'sad tree' falls / Pastor sexually exploited kids: Feds / Drug takedown: DA / Teen tackles substance abuse / Home Depot fire

Islip Officials Celebrates Major Upgrades At West Islip Marina

Long Island officials celebrated the completion of infrastructural upgrades​ at West Islip Marina with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

West Islip FD Hosts Blood Drive To Help Nation's Low Supply

West Islip Fire Department is urging Long Islanders to donate blood after the New York Blood Center announced a "dangerously low" supply.

Body Pulled From River ID'd As Long Island Woman: Police | PM

Also: Sentencing for ex-Scout leader charged with child porn: DOJ / Person killed by LIRR train: report / Firefighter dies / Kickbacks: Feds

LI Rallies To Help Family After Fire Guts Holiday Lights House: PM

Also: Accused Gilgo killer charged with 7th murder: DA; families mourn / Fake donation bins / Gun buyback nets 100+ weapons / Cancer charity

LI Rallies To Help Family Recover After Fire Guts Holiday Lights House

A GoFundMe has been organized to help a West Islip family who's starting over after their home was destroyed in a devastating fire.

Meet The Charity: Slice Of Charity Serves As A 'Movement Of Kindness'

Anthony Suppa, a United States Marine Corps veteran founded Slice of Charity as "a movement of kindness."

'Pay It Forward': Blood Drive Honors Beloved EMT Heather McNamara

An Islip fire department is hosting a blood drive honoring beloved EMT Heather McNamara who passed away after surviving childhood cancer.

Town of Babylon and Babylon IDA to Host ‘Access to Capital’ Event

Local business owners will gain expert insights into critical funding opportunities.

Reworld™ Supports the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders

Sponsorship of the 27th Annual Evan R. Liblit Memorial Scholarship Breakfast Supports the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders

4 Suffolk Libraries Awarded Over $410K From New York State

Babylon, Deer Park, West Babylon, and West Islip public libraries have received over $410,000 in funding from New York State.

Blood Drive Honors Beloved West Islip Fire Commissioner On Monday

The West Islip Fire Department is hosting a blood drive in honor of former West Islip Fire Commissioner, Mitch Lohan.

West Islip Coach Inducted Into Lacrosse Coaches Hall Of Fame

In October, West Islip's Bill Turri will be inducted into the National Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

A New Vision: South Bay Village

Rechler Equity Partners outline revised concept for the shuttered golf course following extensive and unique public outreach process

Toxic Chemicals Found Again At West Islip Superfund Site: Report

The state has once again detected high levels of carcinogenic heavy metals in West Islip, Newsday says.

Student Charged With Gun, Ammunition Possession At LI School: PD | PM

Also: Kitten needs help / Fatal hit-and-run: PD / Mass casualty drill / Anti-Semitic graffiti: PD / Vet salute / Star student / Eagle hurt

LI Private School Official Faces 25 Years For Theft Of $8.4M: DA / PM

Also: Man kills wife, 82: PD / Eatery closes / Man visits grave of LI WWII hero / Jenner supports trans ban / Petito sparks change / Parade

Officer Rescues Boy, 10, From LI Fire, Brothers Home Alone: PD | PM

Also: Message in bottle student / Petito / Gambling addiction in young men: expert / $43K to fight hunger / Fight at plea deal: DA / Parade

'Tragic Loss': $142K Raised After Brothers Die In LI House Fire​: PM

Also: Gilgo suspect gun decision / Peconic Bay scallop season begins / Home invasion: PD / LI champs / Shinnecock cannabis dispensary

$142K Raised After West Islip Brothers Die In Sunday House Fire

District students and staff also wore blue and gold on Monday, to honor the West Islip brothers.

'Selfless' West Babylon Food Pantry Director Named Community Leader

"It started with eight clients, and has escalated to feeding over 200 families."

'He Saved My Life': LI Lifeguard Needed A Kidney; Co-Worker Steps Up

"When you care about someone, you want to do whatever you can to help them."

LI Weekend Events: Dogs, Sunflowers, Food Festivals Galore

Here are some fun activities to check out this weekend on Long Island.

LI Man Charged With Killing Dog In Home: Cops | Patch PM

Also: Double hit-and-run death: PD / LI's best ice cream / Musician beats cancer / Seal release / Jake's 58 expansion plans / Ducks saved

Sunrise Mall Hosts Fourth Annual AFSP Blue Angel Car Show

Annual Event at Massapequa Mall Benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Do You Know LI's Native Plants?

Before you take a trip to your local nursery, be sure to learn about native plants that help the environment.

Sunrise Mall to Host 4th Annual AFSP Blue Angel Car Show Sun., June 11

Annual Event at Massapequa Mall to Benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

$10K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At West Islip Store

The winning TAKE5 ticket was purchased for Saturday's midday drawing, the New York Lottery said.

Are You An LI Teacher? De-Stress At Blink Fitness's Free Class

Blink Fitness will offer a free workout class for teachers on Long Island next month.

Ex-Good Samaritan University Nurse Charged With Slamming Baby: DA

The father of the infant videotaped the nurse at the time of the incident, prosecutors say.

LI Resident Receives 'Spectacular' Parade On 99th Birthday: Patch PM

Also: Mom loses son to fentanyl / Waiter kills busboy over tips: DA / Anti-Semitic flyers found / Robotics / MS-13 member sentenced / Crash

West Islip Resident Receives 'Spectacular' Parade On 99th Birthday

"He got to see all the people that he impacted in his life."

Good Samaritan University Hospital Named Level 1 Trauma Center

The hospital is the second hospital on Suffolk County to have the esteemed verification.