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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.
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Raising the Dead: Abandoned Cemeteries of the Town of Islip

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Saturday, October 18 Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest The Town of Islip Animal Shelter invites you and your furry friend to a Pet Halloween Costume Contest at the Islip Animal Shelter, 200 South Technology Drive, Central Islip, at 1 p.m. A $5 cash entry fee grants you access to the competition! Donate unused pet costumes to the shelter for the adorable shelter dogs to wear at the event! Please RSVP to animalshelter@Islipny.gov by October 15 to participate!
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Kismet Coffee, previously located next to Fire Island Vines in Bay Shore, has now opened a new, expanded location a few stores away at 45 W. Main St. The original Kismet Coffee opened as a coffee stand in 2022 by Jackson Davis in the namesake Fire Island community, where he grew up, by the Kismet ferry terminal. In 2024, they opened their kiosk inside Ocean Beach Trading.
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Sunday, October 12 Fall Festival & Mourning at the Manor Reel in the fall with a day of activities at Sagtikos Manor, 677 West Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy craft demonstrators, sheep shearing, children’s activities, a puppet show, live music, and food vendors. Featured is Mourning at the Manor, a historic reenactment of a Victorian wake. Join in the reenactment of the funeral procession and meet some of the family spirits along the way! Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $6 for children.
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The Bay Shore Legacy of Leggio’s Deli Continues

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Town of Islip's Annual SeaFest was held at Bay Shore Marina, which was an ideal setting for Great South Bay area favorite, now in its seventh year. Festival attendees of all ages enjoyed food trucks, craft beer, pony rides, a petting zoo, beach games, and fun on the stunning Great South Bay, along with dozens of vendors selling handcrafted items and gifts. Live music from guest band J Haus kept the celebration lively, and visitors could dance the whole day without worries, as the Town offered free parking and admission.
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At the turn of the century, Bay Shore became a hotspot for some of the nation's most successful business leaders. Maple Avenue, Ocean Avenue, and Shore Lane earned the nickname Millionaires' Row by locals. The Havemeyer sugar family, Thomas Adams, founder of Adams Chewing Gum, and Detective Agency heir Robert A. Pinkerton all had homes along the canals of Bay Shore.
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Bay Shore’s Jewish History

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Carl Chin, age 41, and a resident of Bay Shore, was arrested by the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office on September 13 after he attempted to flee a traffic stop and was found in possession of nearly three ounces of fentanyl. Chin was driving westbound on Sunrise Highway, east of exit 51 in Patchogue, at approximately 11:22 p.m., when a Deputy Sheriff attempted to pull him over for failing to stay within the marked lane.
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Bay Shore Man Arrested in Patchogue After Attempting to Flee Traffic Stop While Possessing Fentanyl

Posted on September 16, 2025

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  • Saturday, April 25 (9-11 a.m.) Creek Defender Community Clean-Up with Save The Great South Bay Swan River & Mud Creek, East Patchogue: Caring for the Great South Bay begins on the land. Improve the quality of the water entering our bay by removing litter, debris, and invasive species through a group volunteer effort! Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience or age, to participate. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Clean-up gear will be provided. Meet at Pine Neck Boat Launch. Please wear eye protection, long sleeves, and pants; sturdy, water-resistant boots are recommended. End of April, Come What May: Things To Do this Weekend and the Week Ahead
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  • Friday, March 20 (7:30 p.m.)  “Journey Through Music” by BAFFA Symphony Orchestra Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts, guest directed by Alicia Lieu, presents “A Journey Through Music” at James Wilson Young Middle School, 602 Sylvan Ave, Bayport, at 7:30 p.m. Celebrating Spring and America’s 250th, the program opens with the original, long-haired, loud music rocker Beethoven, transitioning to Journey’s greatest hits!  "Rhinoceros" by Eugene Ionesco – OPENING NIGHT The classic 20th Century play, under the direction of Patrick Finn coms to South Shore Theater Experience on March 20, 21,26, 27, 28 at 6 p.m. and March 3 p.m. on March 22 at South Shore Theater Experience, 115 South Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. Visit www.southshoretheatre.com or call 631-669-0506. Spring in Late March: Things To Do This Week Along the Great South Bay of Long Island
  • Friday, March 6 Women’s Comedy Mash-Up Benefit Show Join the Islip Arts Council for a night of women-led comedy to benefit the arts in our community. Held at Islip Arts Council Gallery, 1701 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore, at 7 p.m., enjoy fiercely funny ladies in a night of stand-up and big laughs. Lineup curated by Karen Anderson, hosted by Brian Cutaia. Tickets in advance: $22; at the door: $25. For more details, visit isliparts.org. Movies, Music, and a Little March Mischief: Things To Do Along the Great South Bay This Week
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  • Rising from the ashes—literally—Whalehouse Point Restaurant and Bar on Fire Island has been resurrected after a fire destroyed the building back in September 2019. “Reconstruction has been an uphill battle,” said John Tafe, director of operations, as the establishment is situated on federal land on Fire Island’s National Seashore. Whalehouse Point: A Star is Reborn on Fire Island’s National Seashore
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