Town Of Islip Launches Comprehensive Plan “TOI-360” To Guide Future Growth, Public Surveys Now Live
The Town of Islip is proud to announce the launch of TOI-360, a comprehensive plan designed to guide the community’s growth and development over the next 20 years and beyond. This initiative marks the first update to the Town's comprehensive plan since 1979, aiming to address key areas such as land use, housing, transportation, economic development, environmental sustainability, and quality of life.
The TOI-360 plan derives its name from the Town’s rich history. In two decades, it will be just over 360 years since William Nicoll purchased land from the Secatogue Nation in 1683. The number 360 also represents this full-circle opportunity to reflect on Islip’s past, thoroughly examine growth patterns and land use trends, and develop a shared vision for the future. This comprehensive plan will address issues like sprawl and congestion while promoting coordinated development and informed infrastructure investment.
The adoption of a Comprehensive Plan is essential for several reasons. First, it provides a clear vision for Islip’s future and offers a framework for
decision-making. This ensures that the community’s needs and aspirations guide all policies and actions by the local government. By accommodating diverse views, values, and interests, the plan fosters collaboration and builds consensus among stakeholders with varying perspectives.
The public engagement process will be one of the key challenges in a Town of this size –Islip is the third most populated municipality in New York State. The Town is committed to ensuring there is broad public input from the diverse population within the Town of Islip, which is home to over 330,000 residents spread across multiple hamlets, each with its own unique character, historical land use patterns, and strong community ties. Engaging a wide range of voices is critical to understanding the needs and priorities across different communities, neighborhoods and hamlets. While the plan will primarily address issues at a townwide level, it will also provide an opportunity to identify specific community concerns and local priorities.
The TOI-360 planning process is driven by public engagement,
with input from local government representatives, community organizations, businesses, and residents playing a critical role in shaping the plan. There are several opportunities for public participation, including both in-person meetings and online activities, with dates and locations for public workshops to be announced this fall.
Three online surveys are now live at TOI360.com to gather input on key issues and priorities for both the Town and individual hamlets. The first is a traditional online survey, inviting residents to share their thoughts on topics such as housing, economic development, and parks. The other two are interactive tools which encourage collaboration, allowing users to engage with and build upon others' comments. The "Ideas Wall" lets participants post suggestions in a format similar to sticky notes, while the "Interactive Map" allows users to pinpoint specific locations, such as parks or intersections that need attention. All three online surveys will remain open through the end of the year.
For more information on the planning process, please visit TOI360.com. The website will
be regularly updated with event details, draft documents, and other essential information. Residents are also encouraged
to sign up for email updates on TOI360.com to stay informed about this transformative initiative.
Bethpage Turkey Drive – The Largest Food Drive On Long Island To Take Place On Friday, November 22
The Bethpage Turkey Drive to benefit the Island Harvest Food Bank will take place on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM at Bethpage’s headquarters located at 899 South Oyster Bay Road in Bethpage. This year marks the 16th anniversary of Long Island’s largest oneday food drive which to date, has donated more than 49,000 turkeys and over 236,000 pounds of food to Island Harvest which helps supply Thanksgiving holiday meals to families in our community.
Long Islanders are asked to donate frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items or cash donations. Bethpage’s Drive Through Donation Lanes will allow residents to remain in their cars while volunteers remove
donations from the vehicles.
The donations will go directly to Island Harvest Food Bank, which will help supply Thanksgiving meals to the more than 300,000 food-insecure Long Islanders through its distribution network of over 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, and other feeding programs on Long Island. Non-perishable food items needed include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices, and shelfstable milk (please, no glass containers).
“Last year’s drive collected a record-breaking 4,425 turkeys, a number that has not be reached since the Bethpage Turkey Drive started in 2008,” said Linda Armyn, President and CEO, Bethpage Federal Credit Union. “We are so thankful for our network of
community support, both businesses and individuals, who continue to donate each year to help families enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal. Bethpage is committed to doing everything we can to improve the lives of our friends and neighbors on Long Island. This event is special for us each year and more important than ever as the number of food insecure continues to grow.”
According to Feeding America’s 2022 Map the Meal Gap report for Long Island, there are approximately 221,190 people on Long Island who are food insecure, an increase of 58.3% from the 2021 estimate of 139,760 people. In 2022, the estimated number of children living with food insecurity is 44,780, a 63.4% increase from the estimated
27,580 children living with food insecurity in 2021. For its fiscal year, Island Harvest Food Bank expects to distribute a record 20 million pounds of food to people who are food insecure in Nassau and Suffolk counties, far eclipsing the volume of food it provided during the pandemic.
“Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s enduring partnership has helped make a positive difference in the lives of Long Islanders facing food insecurity,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, President & CEO of Island Harvest Food Bank. “Their support and generosity, along with that of their members and Long Island’s business community, have enabled us to provide holiday-style meals – and hope for our neighbors in need for 16
years.”
Bethpage is once again issuing a Corporate Challenge encouraging local businesses and organizations to donate the largest number of frozen turkeys and non-perishables and then drop off their donations on November 22. To join the challenge, Long Island businesses and organizations can sign up at https://www.bethpagefcu. com/bethpage-turkey-drivecorporate-challenge/.In its inaugural year in 2023, H2M Architects & Engineers won the challenge by donating 702 turkeys. Bethpage awarded them with an ice cream truck sent to their office for all employees to enjoy.
For those unable to make a donation on November 22, or would rather show their
support online, Bethpage is accepting online monetary donations. Every gift of $35 will help support a holiday meal for your Long Island neighbors. Donations can also be made at any Bethpage branch.
Patches will be given to all Girl Scouts who make a donation. Troop leaders can make a donation on behalf of troop members and bring back patches for the entire troop.
Since the first Bethpage Turkey Drive was organized in 2008, hundreds of community volunteers have come out to assist in the collection of more than 49,000 turkeys and over 236,000 pounds of food, which were then given to Long Island families facing hardship in time for the holidays.
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS
FRIDAY, NOV. 15th
9:30AM
DIVINE LITURGY
ADVENT SEASON IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCH
The Divine Liturgy is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30 AM at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. The season of the Nativity Fast (Advent) begins on November 15 in the Orthodox Church. All services are conducted in English. Coffee hour follows the Divine Liturgy. Services are also streamed on https://www.facebook. com/htocem. For any inquiries, email us at htocem@gmail.com or check the parish website, www. htocem.org.
SATURDAY, NOV. 16th
9:00AM-11:00AM
SANTAPOGUE CREEK
DEFENDER CLEAN UP Santapogue Creek Defender Clean Up/West Babylon in collaboration with Babylon Rotary. Meet up is in old K-mart parking lot, Montauk Highway (across from Aldi). Gloves and bags to be provided. Please wear weather appropriate clothing. Volunteer here https:// savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer/
10:00AM-11:00AM
WILDLIFE WONDERS: FURRY FRIENDS
Little ones will learn about nature through hands on interaction, music, stories, play, and more. An experienced educator will lead your youngster through hands-on exciting activities, crafts, stories and much more! For children ages 2-4y.
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Daylight Savings Time Ends
5th - Election Day
11th - Veterans Day
28th - Thanksgiving
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Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more informaton, please call 631-979-6344, https://www. sweetbriarnc.org/
10:00AM-1:30PM
WANTAGH KIWANIS FOOD DRIVE HUNGER affects people in EVERY community of ALL ages throughout the YEAR. Please join us at the King Kullen on Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Locally Benefitting: St. Francis Food Pantry & St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry - Wantagh. For more information, please call Marlena Schein 516-297-2772
SUNDAY, NOV. 17th
DOORS OPEN AT 1:30PM BUNCO FUNDRAISER
The Joseph Barry Columbiettes are sponsoring a BUNCO fundraiser on Sunday, November 17th at the Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus hall (45 Heitz Place, Hicksville). Games will begin at 2 o'clock. RAFFLES AND PRIZES, 50/50 For more information, please call Susan at 516-680-8487, or email SueSarandis@gmail.com
MONDAY, NOV. 18th
7:00PM START
HOLIDAY BINGO
The Long Island Society of Italian Americans(LISIA) is having a Holiday Bingo at St Mary’s Knights of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Avenue, Lynbrook. $45.00 per person, spaghetti and meatball dinner served family style, coffee, dessert and a cash bar. 2 games of Bingo, fun prizes awarded, share the
The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet and the Islip Public Library will co-host a showing of Gerald Charles Dickens movie, "A Christmas Carol". Mr. Dickens is the great-greatgrandson of Charles Dickens and he performs his one-man show in Rochester, England, where Dickens lived. The movie will be shown at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave; there will be light refreshments. The movie is free and open to the public but registration is required, call 631-581-5933. For more information visit www. isliphamlethistory.org, or call 631-559-2915.
MONDAY-FRIDAY. NOV 21st- DEC 16th
9:00AM-4:30PM
TOY DRIVE
Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney would like to encourage your participation in his Toy Drive. Please Drop off a new & unwrapped toy, book or game at Babylon Town Hall Lobby, 200 East Sunrise Hwy. in Lindenhurst, to help bring the joy of the holiday season to those less fortunate. This annul event in run in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps., who distribute the items to children in need. For more information, please call 631-957-3081.
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7. Martens
13. Slags
14. One who scrapes
16. Centiliter
17. White wine
19. Of I
20. Former Syracuse great Warrick
22. Relating to the ear
23. Sandwich shops
25. Victories
26. White (French)
28. Self-immolation by fire ritual
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2. Road open
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29. Genus of parrots 30. Unhappy 31. Talk incessantly 33. Type of Squad
Unit of perceived loudness 36. Violent seizure of property 38. Agave 40. Sound units
41. Removes from record
43. Partner to Mama
44. Mythological bird 45. Dash
47. Hair product
48. Two-year-old sheep
15. Lives in 18. When you expect to get somewhere
Storage bags
One who covers with plastic
Cast out
Automobile
Repaired shoe
Belonging to the bottom layer
Possesses
Programs
51. Signs a deal
53. Conifer
55. Autonomous republic in NW Russia
56. Wife of Muhammed
58. British Air Aces
59. Ears or ear-like appendages
60. Not caps
61. Deep-bodied sea dweller
64. Rural delivery
65. Feeling
67. Study of relations of organisms to one another
69. Room to argue 70. Question
46. Unbelief 47. Seized or impaled
Arrive on the scene
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Classic western film
Split pulses 55. Frida
Did You Know?
No matter the culture or the cuisine, the heart of many delicious dishes is a solid flavor base. This flavor base goes by many names. “Mirepoix” is crucial in France and French-speaking nations, while “soffritto” is the name for a version relied on in Italy, Spain and Latin America. In Germany, chefs may say “suppengruen.” These flavor bases essentially are a combination of vegetables that are minced and sauteed in butter or oil to add a unique flavor profile to a dish. Flavor bases often include celery, carrots, leeks, peppers, and onions. They may give tomato sauce added depth or gumbo a little extra zest. Flavor bases are the building blocks of many dishes that simmer or braise over long periods of time, such as soups, stews, sauces, and gumbos.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., -againstIRENE O’SHEA, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on January 17, 2018, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. is the Plaintiff and IRENE O’SHEA, ET AL. are
the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the ISLIP TOWN HALL, 655 MAIN STREET, ISLIP, NY 11751, on December 5, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 540 BELLMORE ST, WEST ISLIP, NY 11795; and the following tax map identification: 0500337.00-02.00-049.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WEST ISLIP, TOWN OF ISLIP, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 607870/2015. Vincent M. Amicizia, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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Islip Fall Senior Advocate Schedule
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Fall 2024 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging
provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”
This fall, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Islip:
• Bay Shore Library, 1 S. Country Road, Brightwaters: Friday, November 15, 10 am – 12 pm
• Bishop McGann Housing,
200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Mondays, November 25 & December 23, 10 am – 12 pm
• Brentwood Senior Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood: Mondays, November 25 & December 23, 11:30 am –1:30 pm
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Islip Fall Senior Advocate Schedule New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency
• Connetquot Library, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia: Thursday, November 14, 10 am – 12 pm
• East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip: Monday, December 9, 10 am – 12 pm
• Islip Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip: Monday,
November 18, 10 am – 12 pm
Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide
information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk
County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
Help Needed - @ New York Blood Center has issued a blood emergency.
The blood supply has dropped from 5 days to a 2-3 day supply, and 1-2 day supply of type O; NYBC warns this could signal more severe shortages in the weeks ahead. Please sign up to donate at a convenient donation location near you: smarturl.it/NYBC_Urgent
