Islip, NY News – LI Press

Former NYPD officer Stanley Cadet was indicted on charges of manslaughter, assault and more for his role in a fatal high-speed crash in West Islip that killed Anna Wilson, 22, in 2024.

Ex-NYPD officer indicted on manslaughter for fatal high-speed crash in West Islip

By Nicole Formisano

One Carleton Green, located in Central Islip, is a transformative, mixed-use, mixed-income, multifamily development with supportive units, situated at 1 Carleton Avenue in Central Islip, Suffolk County.

Fire Island News

Central Islip’s Groundbreaking Ceremony at One Carleton Green Breaks New Ground

Everybody loves a feel-good success story about a local business. Along the Great South Bay of Long Island, that reigns even more true. Toasted Oysters, a local oyster farm operating from Islip, has been selected to showcase their authentic Blue Point oysters, which are grown right here on the South Shore of Long Island, at the 2025 Ryder Cup. The star-studded, highly anticipated golf match will be held at the Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale from September 23 to 28.

Dining

Veteran-owned oyster farm to represent the Great South Bay at the Ryder Cup

By Joe Cook

The Fire Island beaches look as beautiful as postcards with plentiful dunes and wide expanses, in part due to massive amounts of sand used to replenish them. And summer winds have been shifting sand back to the beach ever since Super Storm Sandy and other storms took big bites out of the shore.

Environment

State authorizes $1.7 billion to fund Fire Island to Montauk Point storm resilience

By Claude Solnik

Fire Island News

Paper Doll’s Second Life: A Vintage Revival

Marking the end of summer is the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. The current show has grown into one of the largest horse events in the United States. It features the top equestrians from around the world, with over 1,400 horses competing in more than 200 events. The total prize money for the high-stakes competitions is just under a million dollars.

Fire Island News

Aspiring for the Hampton Classic Horse Show

When Dr. Debra Blaine and John Debacker worked together to make 'Whiskers in the Wild,' a book about the world of community cats.

Pets

LI doctor’s new book, ‘Whiskers in the Wild,’ reveals world of community cats

By Long Island Press

Suffolk SPCA removes 25 dogs from ‘deplorable’ Bay Shore home, investigation underway

By Long Island Press

Two newly unveiled bridge signs honor fallen troopers Fabio Buttitta and Thomas M. O’Neill, pictured at the dedication ceremony with lawmakers and community members.

People

Two Sagtikos Parkway bridges dedicated in honor of fallen NYS troopers

By Reed Ounjian

A Long Island woman is the World's Oldest Living Nun

Long Island native, 112, sets Guinness Record as World’s Oldest Living Nun

By Reed Ounjian

Close Up on Crime Scene Yellow Tape Showing Text Police Line Do Not Cross. Restricted Area to the Public. Police on Duty in the Background. Cinematic Bokeh Effect With Red and Blue Neon Lights

Fire Island News

Suffolk County Police Officer Shot in the Face During Bay Shore Warrant Search

Long Island Housing Services, the Island's only nonprofit investigating housing discrimination, will lose $1 million in funding over the next three years due to Trump administration policies.

Business

Long Island housing nonprofit fights $1M in Trump cuts

By James Bernstein

Paule Pachter is stepping down as CEO of Long Island Cares, or LI Cares.

Business

LI Cares CEO steps down: ‘Time for someone younger to take over’

By James Bernstein

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QNS

Bay Shore man killed in single-car crash on Cross Island Parkway: NYPD

Fire Island Ferries is one of this month's Small Business Star nominees.

Business

Small Business Star: Fire Island Ferries

By Long Island Press

Family Residence and Essential Enterprises (FREE) opened their new Employment Services Center for people with intellectual disabilities.

Charity

FREE Opens Brentwood Job Center for People With Disabilities

By Grace Bonamico

Fire Island Ferries terminal Bay Shore

Fire Island News

How To Get to Fire Island

Brentwood 'Keep Our Families Together' rally 2025, protest against ICE

Politics

Brentwood community rallies against ICE, demands accountability

By Ashna Balroop

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Fire Island News

Brianna’s Law Safety Class Now Required for All NY Motor Boaters

Elizabeth Edquist is 'Totally Taylor' — Long Island's very own Taylor Swift.

Concerts & Music

Meet Long Island’s very own Taylor Swift

By Isabella Reilly

HIA-LI trade show and conference 2025

Business

HIA-LI trade show signs of strong economy despite uncertainty

By Claude Sonlik

Long Islanders voted Karver's Grille the Best Onion Rings in the 2025 FourLeaf Best of Long Island contest.

Karver’s Grille: Inside the 2025 Best Onion Rings on Long Island

By Abby Gibson

Farmers markets have the freshest, locally-grown produce on the Island. Here are all the upcoming dates and locations for ones popping up near you.

Long Island Guides

Long Island farmers markets: Summer 2025 guide to dates, locations and fresh produce

By Ashna Balroop

Harrow International School New York’s Oakdale Campus

Education

Harrow International: Oakdale’s new school

By Antonio Schoenhardt

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Baby raccoons at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Center.

Understanding New York Wildlife Rehabilitator Licenses & How to Get One

cop at shooting scene with police tape stretched across street

Deadly Brooklyn shooting: Person of interest questioned after man shot dead in apartment building lobby

Senadora Mónica Martínez reconoce a líderes comunitarios en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

Senadora Mónica Martínez reconoce a líderes comunitarios en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

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Behind the Hedges

Signs It’s Time to Replace Gutters