Fire Island News & Great South Bay News Headlines Archive for October 22, 2025

The phrase final resting place is used to describe a cemetery and the people buried in it. However, in many cases within the Islip town, the word final may have a few caveats.

Raising the Dead: Abandoned Cemeteries of the Town of Islip

Posted on October 22, 2025

Oquenock Elementary School in the West Islip Union Free School District held a dedication ceremony in its outdoor café to celebrate the installation of the school’s new buddy bench, generously donated by the West Islip Retired Teachers Association (WIRTA) in honor of former West Islip teacher Simonne Harkavy. Twelve WIRTA members were in attendance to join in the celebration. During the ceremony, Oquenock Elementary School Principal Amanda Harvey also honored New York State United Teachers’ Retiree Recognition Day and presented the attending members with flowers.

West Islip Elementary School Unveils New “Buddy Bench” in Honor of Retired Teacher

Posted on October 22, 2025

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