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Urban Search and Rescue Team On-Site at WIFD
Eight person squad set to help with emergencies that arise from Hurricane Irene.

I'm a resident of West Islip and the married father of two, with both kids attending the West Islip School District.
Eight person squad set to help with emergencies that arise from Hurricane Irene.

By mid-day Saturday, residents along the South Shore geared up as the Category 1 hurricane moved north toward Long Island
Town lifts restrictions on municipal parking lots to get automobiles off the streets and help with post-storm clean-up.
Vintage cars from across Long Island will again make the drive to West Islip.
Demographic study by Planning Commissioner Dave Genaway shows number of Hispanics, residents over the age 40, growing.
County health department says Sunday's heavy rains make water unsuitable for swimming.
School district officials say work includes new top soil, grading and seeding.
County health department says Sunday's heavy rains make water unsuitable for swimming.
County health department says Sunday's heavy rains make water unsuitable for swimming.
County health department says Sunday's heavy rains make water unsuitable for swimming.
Islip, Babylon towns co-sponsor kickboxing event at MacArthur Airport to raise funds supporting September 11 memorial at Cedar Beach.
German supermarket chain known for low-prices and private brands opens in Bay Shore.
Ellen McVeety discusses her decision to step away from Babylon Town Council.
Supporters of last Tuesday's West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition's Annual Clam Shucking contest head to Kismet.
Also: Town installs its first solar-powered crosswalk, tennis volunteer honored.
Event gives local businesses and residents a chance to meet and develop new relationships.
County health department says bacteria levels remain at unsafe levels for bathers.
Police say motorcycle driven by Gerard Pomato was hit by another vehicle Saturday evening near Exit 50 in Dix Hills.
Sayville Beach and Tanner Park Beach in Copiague shut for high levels of bacteria.
Also; town pet adoption day touted as a success, amateur radio operators honored.