West Islip News

MSG Varsity will be telecasting Tuesday night's boys varsity basketball game against Northport High School.A The game is scheduled to tip at 6:15 p.m. at West Islip High School, but MSG won't air it until Friday, Feb.

The following arrest information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department.

In recent months discussion surrounding school closures and the forthcoming school budget have captured the attention of many in West Islip and the emotional response by some in the community to these challenging issues has bordered on distasteful.

Seniors seeking assistance with their 2011 income tax forms can go to the library between 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. to receive help from professional.A Must remember to bring all proper forms and make an appointment in advance.

The Chamber held its annual installation breakfast on January 25 at the American Legion Hall.A Our guest speaker was Supervisor Tom Croci.A We had a large turnout and that is a reminder of how our local merchants and residents want to stay involved for the enrichment of their community.A We named our "Merchant of the Year", Mr.

West Islip residents are used to the sight of sparrows, blue jays and cardinals.

Did you hear that West Islip Daycare Center is closing?A We'll have the story later this morning.A Check back today for our Crimes Nearby column, where we post the police blotter of towns directly surrounding West Islip.

John the Baptist High School will be hosting a cell phone clinic at the library at 3:30 p.m.A If you're still unfamiliar with how to use a mobile device or smartphone, check out this workshop and learn all of the useful things they can do.

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Looking for Giants Super Bowl Championship gear? We found a small assortment at the Bob's Stores location on Sunrise Highway, which opened at 5 a.m. Monday morning to sell shirts, pennants and Super Bowl title hats.

More middle school and high school students in West Islip could be walking to school beginning in September should voters approve a referendum changing the busing limits for youngsters in grades six through 12.

It's been a week of reflection, tears and well wishes for Manetuck Elementary School Principal Mary Anderson.

A car crash in West Babylon injured two people and resulted in the driver being arrested and charged with DWI, according to police.

3.A School events: W.I.S.E. Elementary Geography Bee . 4.A Registration for all February children's programs at the library begins at 10 a.m. Numbered tickets will be administered to honor first come, first serve.A 5.A Reminder: The library is hosting a shoe drive until Feb.

The arraignment of Steve Kinalis was moved to a larger courtroom Tuesday morning to accomodate about 60 people--family, friends and other members of the West Islip community--who came out to Riverhead to support the Gaffney family in its pursuit of justice.

The La Grange Inn holds great meaning to many longtime West Islip residents. But the venerable catering hall now sits empty, as it has for much of the time over the past four years.

It's a busy week in West Islip, highlighted by sports sign-ups, WI Hoop Club's annual fundraiser and library events.

The following arrest information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department.

A Medford woman accused of driving on drugs pleaded not guilty Monday to vehicular manslaughter related to a fatal New Year's Eve crash on Horseblock Road.A Elizabeth Peacock, 45, struck a mother and daughter who were standing behind a car parked on the shoulder of the road, near Maine Avenue, on the evening of Dec.

Steven Kinalis, the man now charged with aggravated vehicular homicide related to the death of West Islip 5-year-old John Gaffney, filled prescriptions for nearly 500 painkillers in the days before last month's fatal crash.