2010 Town of Islip Lacrosse Camp

Islip, NY – New for 2010, the Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs will be offering a summer lacrosse camp for boys and girls in grades 1 – 12.

The girls’ camp will be held from July 5 – 8 and the boys’ camp will run from July 12 – 15.  Grades 1 – 6 are from 8 am – 11:30 am and grades 7 – 12 are from 5 – 8:30 pm.  Instructors include high school and college players, as well as Suffolk County Hall of Famer Ray Mills.  The fee is $60 for...

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Islip Town Celebrates Black History Month

Islip, NY –Hosted by the Town of Islip Department of Human Services, Supervisor Phil Nolan and the Islip Town Board recently recognized eight community members and one organization for their contributions to the Town of Islip during Black History Celebration at Town Hall.

Supervisor Nolan acted as Master of Ceremonies for the evening, and began by presenting the 2010 Town of Islip Proclamation for Black History Month to The Urban...

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Supervisor Nolan Joins with Local Businesses to Call for Renewal of Empire Zone Program

Islip, NY – Islip Town Supervisor Phil Nolan recently joined with local business leaders to call for the renewal of the New York State Empire Zone program, due to expire on June 30th, 2010.

The Empire Zone program is a tax-based incentive program that rewards businesses for creating and maintaining jobs in New York State.  During the most recent reporting year, Islip Empire Zone’s certified businesses employed 5,500 people, paid...

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2010 Kayak Adventure Camp - Sign Up Now!

Islip, NY – The Town of Islip Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs would like to announce that the 2010 Kayak Adventure Camp lottery concluded this past month.  Registration for new participants or extra classes has begun.

For class availability, please contact the Sports & Aquatics Office, Monday - Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, at 224-5404, or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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