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| name | | name = Islip, New York | ||
| | | settlement_type = Town | ||
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| map_caption | | map_caption = Location in Suffolk County and the state of New York. | ||
| | | coordinates = {{coord|40.7297|N|73.2104|W|region:US-NY_type:city}} | ||
| | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| | | subdivision_name = [[United States]] | ||
| | | subdivision_type1 = State | ||
| | | subdivision_name1 = [[New York (state)|New York]] | ||
| | | subdivision_type2 = County | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County]] | |||
| established_title = Founded | |||
| subdivision_type | | established_date = 1683 | ||
| subdivision_name | | government_type = [[Town Council]] | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | leader_title = Supervisor | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | leader_name = [[Angie Carpenter]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | area_total_sq_mi = 163.1 | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | area_land_sq_mi = 105.3 | ||
| | | area_water_sq_mi = 57.8 | ||
| government_type | | population_as_of = 2020 | ||
| leader_title | | population_total = 339,938 | ||
| leader_name | | population_density_sq_mi = auto | ||
| timezone = [[Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]] | |||
| | | utc_offset = -5 | ||
| timezone_DST = EDT | |||
| utc_offset_DST = -4 | |||
| website = [http://www.townofislip-ny.gov/ townofislip-ny.gov] | |||
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'''Islip''' is a town in [[Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States]]. It is located on the south shore of [[Long Island]]. | |||
==History== | |||
The town of Islip was founded in 1683. It was named after [[Islip, Northamptonshire]], the ancestral home of [[William Nicoll]], who purchased the land from the local [[Native American tribes in the United States|Native American tribes]]. | |||
==Geography== | |||
Islip is situated on the south shore of Long Island, bordered by the [[Great South Bay]] to the south. The town covers a total area of 163.1 square miles, of which 105.3 square miles is land and 57.8 square miles is water. | |||
==Demographics== | |||
As of the 2020 census, the population of Islip was 339,938. The town is a diverse community with a mix of urban and suburban areas. | |||
==Government== | |||
Islip is governed by a [[Town Council]] and a [[Town Supervisor]]. The current Town Supervisor is [[Angie Carpenter]]. | |||
==Economy== | |||
The economy of Islip is diverse, with sectors including retail, healthcare, and education. The town is home to several hospitals and medical centers, providing healthcare services to the community. | |||
==Education== | |||
Islip is served by several school districts, offering a range of educational opportunities from elementary to high school. The town also has access to higher education institutions in the surrounding areas. | |||
==Transportation== | |||
Islip is accessible via major highways and public transportation, including the [[Long Island Rail Road]]. The town is also served by the [[Long Island MacArthur Airport]]. | |||
==Healthcare== | |||
Islip has a number of healthcare facilities, including hospitals and clinics, providing a range of medical services to residents. The town is part of the larger healthcare network of Suffolk County. | |||
==Notable People== | |||
* [[William Nicoll]] - Founder of the town. | |||
* [[Angie Carpenter]] - Current Town Supervisor. | |||
== | ==References== | ||
* [http://www.townofislip-ny.gov/ Official Town of Islip Website] | |||
==External Links== | |||
* [http://www.townofislip-ny.gov/ Town of Islip Official Website] | |||
{ | {{Suffolk County, New York}} | ||
{{Long Island}} | |||
[[Category:Towns in Suffolk County, New York]] | |||
[[Category:Towns in New York (state)]] | |||
[[Category:Populated coastal places in New York (state)]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:20, 30 December 2024
| General Information | |
| Name | Islip,NY |
| Native Name | |
| Other Names | |
| Settlement Type | Town |
| Transliteration | |
| Language 1 | |
| Type 1 | |
| Info 1 | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates |
40.7297°N
73.2104°W
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| Map | |
| Population | |
| Total | 339,938 |
| Density | per km² |
| Area | |
| Total | km² |
| Land | km² |
| Water | km² |
| Government | |
| Type | Town Council |
| Leader | Angie Carpenter |
| Time Zone | |
| Standard | UTC-5 |
| DST | UTC-4 |
Islip is a town in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is located on the south shore of Long Island.
History[edit]
The town of Islip was founded in 1683. It was named after Islip, Northamptonshire, the ancestral home of William Nicoll, who purchased the land from the local Native American tribes.
Geography[edit]
Islip is situated on the south shore of Long Island, bordered by the Great South Bay to the south. The town covers a total area of 163.1 square miles, of which 105.3 square miles is land and 57.8 square miles is water.
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2020 census, the population of Islip was 339,938. The town is a diverse community with a mix of urban and suburban areas.
Government[edit]
Islip is governed by a Town Council and a Town Supervisor. The current Town Supervisor is Angie Carpenter.
Economy[edit]
The economy of Islip is diverse, with sectors including retail, healthcare, and education. The town is home to several hospitals and medical centers, providing healthcare services to the community.
Education[edit]
Islip is served by several school districts, offering a range of educational opportunities from elementary to high school. The town also has access to higher education institutions in the surrounding areas.
Transportation[edit]
Islip is accessible via major highways and public transportation, including the Long Island Rail Road. The town is also served by the Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Healthcare[edit]
Islip has a number of healthcare facilities, including hospitals and clinics, providing a range of medical services to residents. The town is part of the larger healthcare network of Suffolk County.
Notable People[edit]
- William Nicoll - Founder of the town.
- Angie Carpenter - Current Town Supervisor.
References[edit]
External Links[edit]
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