Week in Review: Guilty Plea in Fatal Boat Crash, 9/11 Memorial Debuts

Guilty Plea in Boat Crash That Killed West Islip Man

A Dix Hills man charged with aggravated vehicular homicide in a drunken boating collision that took the life of West Islip resident Christopher Mannino pleaded guilty Monday in Suffolk County Criminal Court in Riverhead.

Brian Andreski, 27, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter in the second degree and one count of criminal tax fraud before Judge James Hudson, Suffolk County District Attorney Spokesperson Robert Clifford said.

Three Charged In Illegal Black Fish Sale in West Islip

Two individuals attempting to illegally sell 150 blackfish to a Queens-based wholesale food dealer were arrested in West Islip and charged in connection with the sale, the New York State Department of Conservation announced Monday. A third person, the dealer, also faces charges for attempting to purchase the fish.

Board of Ed Discusses Possible Lease with Atlantic Auto Mall

The West Islip Board of Education presented a tentative plan to lease space to Atlantic Auto Mall at the board's monthly meeting Thursday night.

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Support for Newtown School Shooting Victims Pours In

 turned off its holiday lights in the wake of the shooting that killed , at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday.

West Islip Native Hosts Sandy Fundraiser in D.C.

When Jen Corey heard of the many South Shore residents who lost their homes, cars and belongings during Hurricane Sandy, she knew she had to do something to help.

The 25-year-old West Islip native, who lives and works as a project manager in Washington, D.C., used her networking skills to hastily organize a fundraiser and clothing drive for storm victims in West Islip and Lindenhurst.

Mercurio Claims Victory in West Islip Commissioner Race

Michael Mercurio won a five-year seat on the West Islip Fire District Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night.

Somber Ceremony Marks 9/11 Memorial Dedication

A piece of the World Trade Center now resides in West Islip.

On Saturday, the West Islip 911 Memorial was officially unveiled. At the center piece of the memorial, which sits at the corner of Higbie Lane and Udall Road, is a two-ton boulder that houses a piece of steal beam from the fallen World Trade Center with the words “Lest We Forget” engraved on the stone.