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Introduction to East Islip, New York
East Islip, New York, in Suffolk county, is 4 miles SE of Brentwood, New York and 41 miles E of New York, New York. The town is in the Nassau - Suffolk area. There are 14,078 residents in East Islip.
East Islip History
The present day town of East Islip was originally known as "east of Islip." It was once occupied by the Secatogues Indians. On November 29, 1693, English aristocrat William Nicoll purchased land from the Indians. In 1890, the area acquired its current name. The region is a census-designated hamlet in the Town of Islip, which includes around 4 incorporated villages and more than 20 unincorporated hamlets.
East Islip and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In East Islip
In East Islip, you can spend your leisure hours at the Heckscher State Park or the Islip Art Museum. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed on Knapps Lake. The Wildlife and Ecology Center at Holtsville and the Country Fair Entertainment Park are also popular spots in East Islip. Family daytrips can be enjoyed at the Adventureland Amusement Park. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is also nearby.
East Islip Transportation
Long Island Mac Arthur Airport is nearby.
East Islip Higher Education
Dowling College and Uffolk County Community College- Western Campus are the nearby institutes of higher education.
East Islip strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing East Islip to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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