Islip, NY

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• Neighbors petition against apartment complex

  neighbors.At least 300 residents have signed a petition against the plan, which has a hearing scheduled Thursday before the Islip Town Planning Board. Jim Tsunis, owner and managing member at The Northwind Group, of Hauppauge, has requested a change of zone   Read more »

• Serota proposal takes big step forward

  proposed 136-acre mixed-use Islip Pines development slated for Holbrook cleared a major hurdle Wednesday when the Suffolk County Planning Commission approved a change of zone for the project.The commission spent three hours of Wednesday's meeting on the Serota   Read more »

• Brentwood may land LI's first banking development district

  DFS spokesman said.Bank branches that earn the status from the state have to demonstrate that the direct community is home to many "unbanked" residents, underserved by local banks and who would stand to gain from financial literacy programs. Along with the   Read more »

• NY top court to hear Islip's attempt to limit 'take home' cars

  Yorks top court will hear arguments in a case pitting the Town of Islip against a local union over the availability of take-home cars for employees.The Court of Appeals on Thursday granted permission for Islip to present its case. Court spokesman Gary Spencer   Read more »

• Editorial: MacArthur faces big challenges to regain altitude

  real coup for MacArthur would be establishing or increasing direct flights to popular destinations like Boston, Chicago, Albany, Las Vegas and vacation sites in Florida.A vibrant local economy could make that happen, along with sustained focus and vision from   Read more »

Around the web

• Cosmetic Dentist In Islip Allows Patients To Request Appointments Online

  ISLIP, NY, July 14, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Leading cosmetic dentist in Islip, Dr. Joseph Morris, has enhanced his patient's' ability to seek treatment through online appointment requesting. The online appointment feature was created in order to make   from 24-7PressRelease.com Read more »

• Girl Scouts of Suffolk and Nassau hold annual Gold Award Ceremony

  Islip Town Councilman Steve Flotteron and State Assemblyman Joseph Saladino recently attended the Gold Award Ceremony for Suffolk County and Nassau County girl scouts, which was held at Captain Bill’s Restaurant in Bay Shore. Flotteron thanked the girl s   from The Babylon Beacon Read more »

• Supervisor Croci Receives Promotion Ahead of Deployment

  Islip, NY - Lieutenant Commander Tom Croci this week was promoted to the rank of Commander in the United States Naval Reserves in a small ceremony among family, friends and the U.S. Navy Sea Cadets. The promotion comes as Croci, Islip Town Supervisor sin   from Town of Islip, NY  Read more »

• Benches Donated to Senior Center by Eagle Scout

  Islip, NY – Several Town officials were on hand to thank Kevin O’Brien of Troop #205 of Great River for his generous donation of two benches to the Joyce Fitzpatrick Senior Center in East Islip. The Town had formally accepted the donation of the benches   from Town of Islip, NY  Read more »

• Councilman Senft Honors Local Seniors Club

  Islip, NY – Islip Town Councilman Anthony Senft recently attended the Over 60 Club’s annual installation of club officers. This year the ceremony was held at The View restaurant in Oakdale. Councilman Senft wished the club well for the coming year.   from Town of Islip, NY  Read more »