Town of Islip

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Inconceivable Crowd Turns Out for The Princess Bride More than 200 cars attended the kick-off to the Town of Islip’s 2021 FREE Summer Drive-in Movie Night, for a showing of The Princess Bride at Byron Lake Park. Families from all over the Town made their way to the park to spend an evening under the stars and watch a classic movie loved by all ages. Generous moviegoers arrived with canned good donations for the Islip Food for Hope Food Pantry. This was a great way to kic...k off the first official day of summer. Not only are families able to enjoy a beautiful night out, but they are helping those affected by food insecurity with their canned good donations, said Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter. Attendees enjoyed food truck and ice cream truck fare. The FREE Monday Night Drive-in Movie Night runs through August 23 at various parks across the Town. The event is sponsored by Catholic Health Services and is presented by the Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Gates open at 7pm. Next in the series will be The Sandlot, June 28th at Casamento Park in West Islip. Check the Town of Islip website at www.islipny.gov or the Town’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a complete list of movies and dates.

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TONIGHT: FREE Drive-In Movie: THE PRINCESS BRIDE *Please check the Town’s website at www.islipny.gov, and social media for weather related updates that may affect scheduling.*

Longtime Town Employee Em Barks on New Chapter Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter recently presented Anthony Tony Sciallo with a citation marking his retirement from the Town of Islip. Tony began his career with the Town at the WRAP facility in 1987; a year later, he moved to the shellfish hatchery cultivating clams and oysters for the next 24 years. In 2014, Tony transitioned to the Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center, where he served the animal shelter as a Maintenance ...Mechanic I until his retirement in January. Tony is a dedicated public servant, and has been instrumental in the success of the Town of Islip Shellfish Hatchery and the Animal Shelter. We wish Tony all the best in his future, said Supervisor Carpenter. Supervisor Carpenter was joined by DEC Commissioner, Marty Bellew; DEC Deputy Commissioner, Greg Hancock, Ken Moses, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner, DEC and Animal Shelter Director, Teri Giacalone.

Supervisor Carpenter Announces Local Vaccination Sites Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter shared the Governor’s recent announcement that 5 state-run vaccination sites will open this week across NYS - three of which open Wednesday, January 13th. The state vaccination sites opening Wednesday, January 13th are located at Jacob K. Javits Center, Westchester County Center and the New York State Fair Expo Center. ... Jones Beach will open January 14 and SUNY Albany opens January 15. All vaccines are appointment only. More information on these sites can be found here (https://www.governor.ny.gov//governor-cuomo-announces-stat). I’m urging everyone to please check their vaccination eligibility, and continue to wear a face covering, maintain social distance as well as good hand hygiene, said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter. Those eligible in Phase 1a or 1b may make an appointment via the online eligibility tool (https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/) or vaccination hotline (1-833-697-4829). The hotline is open 7 days a week from 7AM-10PM. Please be aware that certain individuals will be directed to schedule appointments at certain sites as the state develops its vaccination network. For example, people age 65 and over will primarily be vaccinated at pharmacies and other sites that are part of the "retail network." More information on this can be found here (https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/).

A Message from Supervisor Angie Carpenter on the COVID-19 Vaccine We have received many inquiries regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Please note determination of eligibility and of distribution sites is solely being determined by New York State. Although we at the Town remain committed to sharing the information with you, we are not able to determine your eligibility. Below please find some information that you might find helpful: To determine eligibility and to schedule a vacci...nation appointment please visit https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov or you can call the COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline which is open 7AM - 10PM, 7 days a week, for scheduling vaccination appointments for eligible New Yorkers: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829) Additionally, attached please find a list that we have received from New York State for those who are eligible for vaccination in Phases 1a and 1b. (https://islipny.gov//1029-a-message-from-supervisor-angie-) At this time the State has not released any further information about the next phases, however we will share that information as soon as it becomes available to us. We thank you for your continued patience and commitment to our health and safety and remember We are in this together...just six feet apart. Angie M. Carpenter, Islip Town Supervisor

Town Receives New Refrigerated Van to Transport Meals to Homebound Seniors Islip Town officials welcomed the arrival of a refrigerated van which will be used to transport meals to homebound senior citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. Supplemental funding for the van and other COVID-related resources, such as shelf-stable meals, PPE supplies and equipment at the Town’s Senior Centers, was made available by the Islip CDA through HUD under the CARES Act. We are grateful to o...ur partners at the Islip CDA, who have continued to provide funding that promotes the health, safety and well-being of our residents, said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter. Supervisor Carpenter was joined by Tom Owens, Commissioner, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs; Carol Charchalis, Deputy Commissioner; Julia MacGibbon, Assistant Director, Town of Islip CDA; Jay Bowers, Town of Islip CDA Executive Director.

Please be advised that due to the inclement weather the Town of Islip FREE Drive-thru Holiday Light Show scheduled for tonight, December 17th at Brookwood Hall from 5pm to 8pm, is CANCELED. The Brentwood Recreation Center Drive-Thru COVID-19 test site will be OPEN Friday, December 18th as scheduled for appointments.

Katie Puterbaugh and Matthew Nunziato were the first couple wed at Islip Town Hall in 2021. Congratulations Katie and Matthew!

Please be advised that Town run preschool, after school programs and senior transportation services are cancelled today, December 17th due to the storm.

Bayport Welcomes Sweet Escape Bakery Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter offered congratulations and best wishes to Stephanie, her staff and family at Sweet Escape Bakery on Montauk Highway in the hamlet of Bayport. The Supervisor was joined by Islip Town Councilwoman Mary Kate Mullen, Legislator Anthony Picciarillo and members of the Bayport Blue Point Chamber of Commerce. All our wishes for every success.

Supervisor Urges Residents to Schedule their Flu Vaccine Amid Challenging Health Climate Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, the Islip Town Board and the Islip Personnel Department this week teamed up with CHSLI Good Samaritan Hospital to administer flu shots to Town employees ahead of flu season. Flu vaccines were distributed by appointment, with COVID-19 safety protocols and social distancing measures in place. This year, the challenges of flu season have been made even ...greater by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As health officials warn of a second wave of COVID-19 spikes, Supervisor Carpenter and the Islip Town Board are urging the public to take the necessary precautions in order to limit their risk and avoid overwhelming our healthcare system. We are continually grateful to Good Samaritan Hospital for their ongoing support and unwavering service to the employees and residents of our Town, said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter. This year, more than any other, it is essential that our residents schedule their flu shot in order to help prevent what experts have cited as a potential twin pandemic of COVID-19 and the flu virus. Seniors and at-risk individuals especially should not hesitate to get vaccinated, Supervisor Carpenter added. For information about the flu and influenza vaccines, visit the Suffolk County Department of Health Services(https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov//Sea/Influenza-Information). To find pharmacies and clinics offering flu vaccine near you, visit New York State’s HealthMap Vaccine Finder (https://vaccinefinder.org/).

Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter recently met with 5 freshmen from Sayville High School, to honor them for their efforts to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The students, Molly Brady, Courtney Thornton, Fallon Santoro, Elizabeth Sheehan and Loghan McNamara, created a GoFundMe page to raise money for Little Free Pantries, to help residents experiencing food insecurities.

Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter joined with Habitat for Humanity at the dedication of a new home built for single mom Gerene Williams and her daughter Nishell. The Williams were passed the keys to their Bay Shore home at a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the event. Owning this home means that I can provide something tangible for my 7 year-old daughter, Nishell. She will have her own space to be free and dream, and it means that with all of you, I can give her a piece o...f the American dream, something that seemed impossible, said Gerene Williams. Being a part of the Habitat Family means that Nishell and I will be surrounded by hard working people that too have shared the same goals and hopes in providing something more for themselves and their families, she added. On behalf of my colleagues on the Town Board, we wish Gerene and Nishell many years of happy memories together in their home, said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter.

Town of Islip employees went above and beyond this holiday season, giving generously to the 2020 Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. Town staff adopted more than 60 Angels, and carefully selected toys, bicycles, dolls, clothing, games and more from each child’s wish list. Gifts were bundled, labeled and taken back to Salvation Army headquarters in Northport, where they’ll be distributed to families in need.

TRAVEL ADVISORY:Overnight Closures on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County The New York State Department of Transportation advised motorists today to expect overnight closures on westbound Sunrise Highway (State Route 27) in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, this week, to accommodate bridge maintenance at the Brook Avenue overpass. Work will start at 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following morning, weather prevailing, between exit 44 (Brentwood Road) an...d exit 43 (Fifth Avenue). On Monday and Tuesday nights, all traffic will be detoured off the highway at exit 43 onto the North Service Road. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights, two lanes will be closed. Electronic message signs have been posted near the work zone to relay additional information. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.

Supervisor Welcomes Two New Businesses to Islip Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter attended the ribbon cutting ceremonies of two new businesses in the Town of Islip. Bang Bang Burrito and West Islip Pharmacy recently opened their doors for business. "It is always gratifying to welcome a new business to the Town of Islip. On behalf of the Town Board, we wish you a long partnership with the West Islip community," said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter.

Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and NYS Assemblyman Phil Ramos announced plans to upgrade Vazquez Park in Brentwood with a new playground structure and swings, the result of a $125,000 DASNY grant secured by Assemblyman Ramos. The total cost of the new playground is $135,000, with the Town having allotted $10,000 in its capital program. The playground is expected to be completed by spring 2021, and will be installed on a rubberized play surface, appropriate for children... ages 2-12. When residents see a park in their neighborhood improved, their quality of life is better, their home value is higher, and it really gives them such a good feeling, said Supervisor Carpenter. The replacement of this playground marks more than 50 new playgrounds installed in the Town of Islip since Supervisor Carpenter took office. The existing playground at Vazquez Park is 14 years old, and was installed in 2006.

Goblins and Ghouls Greet Drive-In Movie Goers More than 150 cars turned out for a FREE Halloween themed Drive-In Movie at Brookwood Hall in East Islip recently. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs staff decorated the grounds of the historic site, in preparation for an outdoor showing of the popular movie, Goosebumps. Families set up chairs and blankets under the stars, while others enjoyed watching from inside their cars. "Our summer Drive-In Movie series was so well rece...ived, we brought it back by popular demand for two special holiday themed movies," said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter. The Town of Islip will present Elf on Friday. December 4th. Gates open at 5 and the movie begins at 6:30. Hot chocolate will be served. Movies are sponsored by Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of Catholic Health Services.

Town Mourns Beloved Babylon Village Mayor "We in the Town of Islip are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Babylon Village Mayor Ralph Scordino. On behalf of the entire Town Board, we extend our deepest condolences to his wife Linda and the entire Scordino family. Before his tenure in government, Ralph was a beloved teacher in West Islip. He will be sorely missed by so many." Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter

Three Bayport Boys Hailed Heroes for Quick-Thinking Action Three 15-year-old Bayport boys were recognized by Islip Town officials for saving the life of a motorist who had suffered a near deadly overdose while behind the wheel of his car. Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter, Councilwoman Mary Kate Mullen and Executive Director, YES, MaryAnn Pfeiffer, presented Town of Islip Citations to Riley Spencer, Ethan Christophersen and Braedan Downey, for their quick-thinking actions. Th...e boys were bike riding on Saturday, September 12, when they came upon an unconscious motorist in the middle of Purick Street, Bayport. As they approached the still-running car, they found the driver unresponsive behind the wheel. After trying unsuccessfully to wake him, they immediately called 911, staying with the victim until first responders arrived on scene. The Bayport Fire Department arrived and administered two rounds of Narcan which revived the overdose victim. Having acted with clarity and purpose during those few precious minutes between life and death, the boys gave first responders the time they needed to arrive on scene and administer aid, and gave the victim a second chance at life and sobriety, according to first responders. The heroic effort occurred as Islip marked, ‘Islip Goes Purple,’ a month-long town-wide awareness campaign designed to prevent overdoses in conjunction with September is National Recovery Month. Storefronts along Main St. and the Islip Town Hall cupola were bathed in purple light, and street lamps were adorned with flags during September. Through the Town’s ‘Islip Goes Purple’ campaign, we have been able to increase the awareness that opioid and heroin use and overdoses are at epidemic proportions not only here, but across the country. There are resources available to those suffering from addiction, and to their families. I urge anyone in need of help to visit our website at www.islipny.gov/purple for more information. The boys’ actions saved a man’s life and prevented him from becoming yet another victim, another statistic, and we are so proud of them, said Supervisor Carpenter. According to the CDC, there were more than 70,000 opioid and heroin overdose deaths last year, more than any year in history. These boys saved a life and by doing so, they have brought more awareness to this problem, and we are so grateful, said MaryAnn Pfeiffer, Co-Chair, Town of Islip Opioid/Heroin Task Force. As a mom and as a Blue Point resident, I am so proud of them. This is an epidemic and this year has been the worst ever. We need to have more boys react like these three, and we need to end this epidemic, said Mary Kate Mullen, Councilwoman and Town Board Liaison, Opioid/Heroin Task Force.

"During this COVID pandemic, we want to continue to reach out to our seniors. We care about you, and today we are finally having the groundbreaking for this long-awaited expanded parking area. We look forward with all kinds of hope, to a time when our seniors will soon be back in the center, having meals together, playing cards together, and enjoying each other, said Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter.

Supervisor, Town Board Welcome First Lidl Market to Islip Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter was joined by members of the Islip Town Board at a recent Lidl Supermarket Grand Opening and ribbon cutting. The new Lidl Market takes over the Best Market in Oakdale, and is the first of its kind in the Town of Islip, with this location marking the company’s eighth on Long Island. The Lidl Company bought the Best Market grocery chain in January of 2020, and plans to expand across ...Long Island over the next 2-3 years. On behalf of the Town Board, we welcome Lidl to the Town of Islip, and to Long Island. The opening of this and other Lidls will provide jobs and economic growth for our region, said Supervisor Angie Carpenter. On hand for the ribbon-cutting were Councilwoman, Mary Kate Mullen; Councilman, James O’Connor and Marlene Johnston, aide to Councilman, John Cochrane. Lidl in Oakdale is open daily from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, except holidays.

The Voice Contestant Wows Travelers at Airport Holiday Concert The Town of Islip had the pleasure of hosting Long Island’s own, Carter Rubin, the 14-year-old who wowed judges on Monday’s blind audition of The Voice. Carter, of Shoreham, seen here singing, My Grown Up Christmas List, performed for audiences at Long Island MacArthur Airport during the airport’s 2019 annual Holiday Concert Series. The Town of Islip wishes Carter tremendous success during his journey on The Voice!

New Community Playground Announced for Brentwood Today, Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter and NYS Assemblyman Phil Ramos announced plans to upgrade Vazquez Park in Brentwood with a new playground structure and swings, the result of a $125,000 DASNY grant secured by Assemblyman Ramos. The playground is expected to be completed by spring 2021, and will be installed on a rubberized play surface, appropriate for children ages 2-12. When residents see a park in their neighborhood improved, their quality of life is better, their home value is higher, and it really gives them such a good feeling, said Supervisor Carpenter. The replacement of this playground marks more than 50 new playgrounds installed in the Town of Islip since Supervisor Carpenter took office.