West Islip High School is the 425th best public high school in the entire country, <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2014/08/27/25-best-high-schools-in-the-northeast.html#eeb08048-3a6d-4ff5-be7f-e0ea20083693" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">according</a> to rankings published by The Daily Beast on Wednesday.The Daily Beast says the rankings were culled from school surveys, with graduation and college acceptance rates weighed most heavily.View the full Daily Beast report <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/features/2014/america-s-top-high-schools.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

West Islip High School is the 425th best public high school in the entire country, <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2014/08/27/25-best-high-schools-in-the-northeast.html#eeb08048-3a6d-4ff5-be7f-e0ea20083693" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">according</a> to rankings published by The Daily Beast on Wednesday.

The Daily Beast says the rankings were culled from school surveys, with graduation and college acceptance rates weighed most heavily.View the full Daily Beast report <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/features/2014/america-s-top-high-schools.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

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Jay Estate

<table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/d87faf2e311c45619e094211c4f4ae45?field:event=I%20Love%20My%20Park%20Day&amp;field:event_globalid=6fb209d3-c1cb-4d68-8fb7-e57dc12650da&amp;field:event_name=Jay%20Heritage%20Center" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
We couldn't be more grateful to all the volunteers over the years who have helped beautify the 23-acre Jay Estate (wearing every color T-shirt from yellow to purple)!! From uncovering hidden flagstone paths, to raking leaves and planting annuals. We've participated in every I Love My Parks Day with Parks &amp; Trails NY and NY State Parks since 2012! Partner groups have included the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, Yale Alumni, Con Edison, Rye Neck School, Mamaroneck School, Stanford Alumni, the Rye Garden Club, Rye Sustainability Committee and many more.&nbsp;
Sign up yourself, your family or your group today! Click on the link below and select the Jay Estate. Ideal for students seeking community service hours or adult groups who just want to give back! Event starts at 9am and finishes at 12pm but you can help out for just an hour or two - whatever works for your schedule.
And join us for FREE ice cream from Jimmy's Soft Serve afterwards as our small way of saying thank you.
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Our non-profit, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC)
is dedicated to transforming the 23-acre Jay Estate into a vibrant educational campus, hosting innovative and inclusive programs about American History, Historic Preservation, Social Justice, and Environmental Stewardship.
We hope to encourage people of all ages to understand, preserve and protect our shared heritage and to inspire future historians, civic advocates and stewards to safeguard our fragile cultural resources. Learn more at www.jayheritagecenter.org

Local Event: I Love My Park Day at the Jay Estate

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I Love My Park Day at the Jay Estate

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Boulton Center For The Performing Arts

Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again Come see the legendary Kingston Trio sing all your favorite songs!
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the magic of The Kingston Trio live on stage. Grab your friends and family, and get ready for a night filled with laughter, nostalgia, and timeless melodies. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets now! Tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/36822/performance/11706796" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ci.ovationtix.com/36822/performance/11706796</a>

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Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again Come see the legendary...

An Evening With The Kingston Trio - ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Join Indigo Goodson-Fields on a bird outing through the Jay Estate's newly designated New York State Birding Trail! Binoculars are not needed but if you have a pair, bring them (there will be a limited amount of shared binoculars available). All ages and experience levels are welcome. 
Indigo Goodson-Fields is a writer, poet, and birder based in Brooklyn. Her forthcoming book, entitled Essential Birding is an anthology about the importance of birding in the lives of Black birders across the U.S. and will be published by OR Books in fall 2026.
Limited to 40 participants - ALMOST FULL <a href="https://jayheritagecenter@gmail.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>
to reserve your spot!
Log your own bird sightings on Ebird anytime! Check "The Jay Estate" for your bird checklist. <a href="https://ebird.org/hotspot/L15229069" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ebird.org/hotspot/L15229069</a>
Our non-profit, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC)
is dedicated to transforming the 23-acre Jay Estate into a vibrant educational campus, hosting innovative and inclusive programs about American History, Historic Preservation, Social Justice, and Environmental Stewardship.
We hope to encourage people of all ages to understand, preserve and protect our shared heritage and to inspire future historians, civic advocates and stewards to safeguard our fragile cultural resources. Learn more at www.jayheritagecenter.org

Local Event: ﻿FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo Goodson-Fields

﻿FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo...

Join Indigo Goodson-Fields on a bird outing through the Jay Estate's newly designated New York State Birding Trail! Binoculars...

﻿FREE Family Birdwatching Workshop with Indigo Goodson-Fields

Sisters of St. Joseph 
4th Annual Fun Run/Walk 
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, NY warmly invite you to lace up, show up, and stand out as a valued partner at the 4th Annual Sprint into Spring 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 16th hosted on the breathtaking 212-acre Brentwood campus. 
This signature event is more than a race, it’s a community gathering filled with vibrant energy, wellness, and connection. Families, local leaders, businesses, and supporters will come together in support of the Sisters mission, programs and services. 
The event is on Saturday, May 16, 2026, on Brentwood Campus 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, from 8:30 pm to 2:00 pm. Enjoy ZUMBA, DJ, Breakfast boost stations, Vendors, BBQ food, Bouncy houses, raffles, and so much more. Your registration includes a Swag Bag &amp; T-Shirt.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit 
<a href="https://brentwoodcsj.org/event/sprint-into-spring-5k-fun-run-walk-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://brentwoodcsj.org/event/sprint-into-spring-5k-fun-run-walk-2/</a> or contact Emily Monem (631) 273-1187 ext. 154.

Local Event: Sprint Into Spring 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sprint Into Spring 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sisters of St. Joseph 
4th Annual Fun Run/Walk 
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, NY warmly invite you to lace up, show...

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