West Islip,NY
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| Name | West Islip,NY |
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| Other Names | |
| Settlement Type | Hamlet and census-designated place |
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| Location | |
| Coordinates |
40.706°N
73.297°W
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| Population | |
| Total | 28,335 |
| Density | per km² |
| Area | |
| Total | 17.0 km² |
| Land | 16.8 km² |
| Water | 0.2 km² |
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| Time Zone | |
| Standard | UTC-5 |
| DST | UTC-4 |
West Islip is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, on the South Shore of Long Island, New York.
Geography[edit | edit source]
West Islip is bordered to the west by Babylon, to the east by Bay Shore, to the north by North Babylon, and to the south by the Great South Bay.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, the population of West Islip was 28,335. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of single-family homes and small businesses.
Education[edit | edit source]
West Islip is served by the West Islip Union Free School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and West Islip High School.
Healthcare[edit | edit source]
The area is home to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, a major healthcare facility providing a wide range of medical services to the community.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
West Islip is accessible via the Southern State Parkway and the Robert Moses Causeway. Public transportation is provided by the Long Island Rail Road and local bus services.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Pat Benatar, a famous rock singer, was born in Brooklyn but grew up in Lindenhurst, a nearby town.
- Boomer Esiason, a former NFL quarterback and current sports commentator, resides in West Islip.
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References[edit | edit source]
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