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Hello Islip! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Airport terminal plans, a state softball title, and tropical drifters in our waters + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Airport plans move forward: Islip tapped Fly Long Island, a joint venture of RXR and Avports, to build a replacement MacArthur Airport terminal with an LIRR link, while voting to withhold $250,000 for consultants -- read the full story.
Championship run continues: Islip’s Little League senior softball team clinched the state title, winning two elimination games and topping Warwick 12-3. Next up is the Senior Softball Eastern Regionals in Worcester, Massachusetts -- read the full story.
A century of service: Yaphank Fire Department marked 100 years with a parade, honoring generations of volunteers with bands, emergency apparatus, music and family activities, as officials and neighbors celebrated the community’s firefighting force -- see the centennial parade.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local catch, big vibes: Bayberry keeps it easy to love eating out around here, with a bright American bistro vibe, a lively bar and a patio that practically begs for one more round. Think raw bar, seasonal plates and cocktails that lean creative without getting weird... just right for a low-key date or friend catch-up.
Summer cool-down idea: When the humidity hits that 'why is my hair doing this' level, Shipwreck Cove Spray Park at Bay Shore Marina delivers relief with a pirate ship play structure, splashy wading pool, and water slides. Pack towels, embrace the giggles, then linger by the water to exhale a bit this week.
Local design magic: Skip the big-box maze and chat with the in-house design pros at Zimmerman's Home right here in East Islip, where custom-built pieces, curated brands, reclaimed-wood finds, and even picture framing come together to make your rooms actually feel like you live there, not in a catalog.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎶 Fridays Out Front Featuring Amber Ferrari @ Hauppauge Public Library | Friday (7/24) at 7:00 PM – Whether you still have your vinyl or just your reading glasses, Amber Ferrari brings 60s through 90s favorites to the library parking lot. Bring a chair, hum along without shame, and if it rains we move between the stacks. Free, friendly, and open to all.
🐶 Puppy Practice @ Flip with ME (Ronkonkoma) | Saturday (7/25) at 1:15 AM – Swap the bleachers for belly rubs at Flip With Me’s Puppy Practice. Get 1.5 hours of coaching with Coach Buddy and a 3X UCA National Champion, plus 30 minutes of Parent Puppy Play, 30 for Athlete Puppy Play, and photos with Alchemy Danes’ 2026 litters.
🥕 Islip Farmers Market @ Islip Town Hall | Saturday (7/25) at 7:00 AM – Nothing beats a stroll through the Islip Farmers Market, where tomatoes taste like tomatoes and the bread is still warm. Expect local produce, small-batch treats, and at least two neighborly catch-ups, so bring a tote, your best small talk, and cash just in case.
🎭 Hairspray @ CM Performing Arts Center (Oakdale) | Saturday (7/25) at 2:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to relive your teased-bang era, CMPAC is staging Hairspray, the Tony-winning, big-hearted romp with bops, bouffants, and Baltimore swagger. Come for Tracy’s underdog-to-changemaker glow-up, stay for the laughs, romance, and a feel-good finale. There’s even a sensory-sensitive performance.
🧩 Sensory Sensitive Performance of How I Became a Pirate @ CM Performing Arts Center (Oakdale) | Sunday (7/26) at 11:00 AM – Whether your kiddo speaks fluent arrr or you want calm, CM Performing Arts Center's sensory sensitive How I Became a Pirate keeps sound low, lights gentle, and movement welcome. Rated G, 75 minutes, plus a breakout room for breathers, no shushing required.
🎭 Les Miserables School Edition @ CM Performing Arts Center (Oakdale) | Sunday (7/26) at 7:00 PM – Think you know every tear in Les Mis? Watch our CM Teens tackle the School Edition with big voices, scrappy barricades, and more heart than a Broadway lottery line, right here at home. It’s redemption, revolution, and yes, bring tissues, not traffic.
🌊 Long Island's Tropical Drifters: Caribbean Visitors in Our Waters @ West Islip Public Library | Tuesday (7/28) at 7:00 PM – Skip the airport and meet our summer houseguests from the Caribbean, the tropical fish, crabs, shrimp, and other visitors that ride the Gulf Stream to Long Island. Learn who shows up, why they come, and how to spot them in our bays, no TSA required.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Islip report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 50%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 78°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 4%
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. This house is wildThis expanded ranch in Islip offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and about 1,482 square feet of easy one-level living. Hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and a bay window add warmth to the living room. The 1,420-square-foot detached garage is the showstopper, with room for 8-plus vehicles, hobbies, storage, or a workshop.
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