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Five Things you need to know about West Islip for Monday, May 2.

Check this list everyday for a glimpse at what's happening around West Islip... from school events to sports games and Town of Islip functions, there is a sampling of everything.  We'll also preview and tease upcoming stories.

  • With President Obama's recent announcement of Osama Bin Laden's death, we want your reactions.  Were you directly affected by 9/11?  Did you know someone who was injured or killed and find solace now that Bin Laden has been killed? 

We want to know what you think of this breaking, shocking news.  Email anthonyv@patch.com or throw some comments up. 

  • There's a bone marrow screening at Good Sam today from 6 a.m.-9 p.m.  For the full story of what the day is all about, from Sachem editor Chris Vaccaro. 
  • See what one of your fellow residents had to say about the current school budget in a letter he wrote to the editor.  Look for it to be posted around 10 a.m.
  • And of course, you musn't forget our today,  especially since the college postseason is right around the corner.  See who helped their teams to key victories this past week.
  • Varsity Action:

SJB @ St. Anthony's: Boys volleyball, 4:15 p.m.

Sacred Heart @ SJB: Girls lacrosse, 4:15 p.m.

SJB @ Kellenberg: Baseball, 4:30 p.m.

St Anthony's @ SJB: Softball, 4:30 p.m.

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Catherine Artusa May 25, 2013 at 05:12 pm
I have to say the most disturbing part of this is we are talking about high school students notRead More criminals. With all the media surrounding them, mistakes or these types of things are bound to happen. Its for the parents to handle, not the public. Its a personal matter. Anyone who is going against these kids has major issues and should really look in the mirror at their own mistakes. I agree that this has nothing to do with West Islip or the school board. That is ridiculous!!!
Valerie May 25, 2013 at 03:32 pm
my point exactly!
Scott May 25, 2013 at 03:30 pm
The media was called by the person who turned the kids in. This person fed the media falseRead More information, claiming that the incident was more severe then it was. In the aftermath of the glen cove cheating story, the media was crawling all over town looking to break a scandle. In my opinion, the superintendent did the right thing by issuing a statement. It was a really dumb story to begin with, and it is one thing to alert the school principal about the issue, nothing wrong with that, but to turn around and call the coakaroach media in means that that person was looking to hurt the students and damage the school district. I wonder who would be so calculating, so full of hatred for the schools and administration to stoop to that level? Maybe the answer to that question is really what you are seeking.
Paul May 24, 2013 at 10:38 am
Yes, I was also really disappointed to see the damage to the sign on Lion's Path. Some people haveRead More no respect.
West Islip Resident May 25, 2013 at 11:23 am
Is it me? Or does anyone else think that all parties involved should be fired for betraying theRead More trust and adding to the tarnished reputation the West Islip School system and its students by reporting the recent cheating scandal to the media. I mean really, did anyone from the district or school system need to contribute to the story in the media, how about no comment the matter is under review. Why does the BOE allow an overpaid moron like Richard Simon with no public information experience to speak to the media let alone anyone? This matter should have been handled by the School Districts attorney. Good job to the Morons of the BOE and Superintendents office keep letting us tax payers down.
MomWI May 25, 2013 at 09:47 am
well, that makes more sense...I was shocked when I read that headline, as I am continuallyRead More underwhelmed by this district. thanks for clarifying.
Rita May 24, 2013 at 02:29 pm
Typical misleading info from West Islip school district!
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ELLA May 24, 2013 at 03:58 pm
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West Islip Resident May 18, 2013 at 07:23 pm
You can thank all these POS politicians for the new gun legislation designed to make law abidingRead More citizens give up their second amendment rights out of sheer frustration and incontinence of owning a gun legally for increases in savage on citizen violence. This is only the beginning and in short time many New Yorker's will be forced to remain in their homes fearing one of these animals will make them their pray. I for one believe in the old adage, it's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
ARNOLD MERKITCH May 17, 2013 at 07:34 pm
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