Thursday, April 18, 2024 ~ Volume 69 ~ Issue Number 26 ~ $1.00
On Massive Expansion Project
Credit - Matt Meduri
Jake’s 58 Breaks Ground By Matt Meduri
Perhaps one of the largest and most well-known local recreation sites and tourist attractors is none other than Jake’s 58 Casino and Hotel in Islandia. Jake’s is also one of just two government-owned casinos in the United States, the profits from which flow directly to the New York State Education Department for schools, Suffolk County, and the Village of Islandia. Opening in 2017, the casino has become one of the most lucrative in the region, raking in $288 million in annual revenue, a number projected to nearly double after the two-year expansion is completed. Continued on page 10
Islip Arts Council Holds Congressional Art for Competition Exhibit By Matt Meduri
Credit - Matt Meduri
The winning piece for NY-02, by Sydney Shurgin of Connetquot High School
The Congressional Art Competition is a yearly event where high school students can display their artistic talents in a variety of art media, including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, and photography. The Competition was started in 1982 as a way to recognize local artists. Thousands of students participate annually, with winners having their artwork displayed in federal buildings in D.C. The Competition also encourages younger artists, mostly at the middle-school level, to hone their skills to compete once they enter high school. Rules and guidelines may vary by Congressional District. Any artists interested in entering the contest are encouraged to consult with their Representative’s office for more information. The Congressional Art Competition for New York’s Second Congressional District (NY-02) was judged by the Islip Arts Council and the exhibition was held at the Council’s gallery in the South Shore Mall in Bay Shore on Sunday. The Council opened their doors on a weekend to host the exhibition. Continued on page 3
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