West Islip (eye-slip) is a census-designated place (CDP) located is in southwest part of the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York. The population was 28,907 at the 2000 census. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Islip, pronounced I-slip (IPA pronunciation:), is a census-designated place and hamlet located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, on the South Shore of Long Island. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Geography

West Islip is located at 40°42′54″N, 73°17′52″W (40.715008, -73.297746)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.2 km² (6.6 mi²). 16.1 km² (6.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it (6.49%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Great South Bay, Jones Beach Island and Fire Island lie to the south. Babylon forms the western Border. Brightwaters lies to the east, and in the north West Islip borders on Deer Park and Brentwood. West Islip is 46 miles east of Manhattan, New York City and 53 miles west of Southampton, NY. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Babylon, New York can refer to: Babylon (village), New York Babylon (town), New York This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Brightwaters is a village located in Suffolk County, New York. ... Deer Park is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. ... Brentwood is a hamlet ( and census-designated place ) located in Suffolk County, New York. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 28,907 people, 8,883 households, and 7,594 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,800.2/km² (4,665.7/mi²). There were 9,044 housing units at an average density of 563.2/km² (1,459.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.89% White, 0.40% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.52% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 8,883 households out of which 43.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.47. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...

In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $75,914, and the median income for a family was $79,546. Males had a median income of $55,371 versus $35,309 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,704. About 1.8% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Transportation

• Long Island Rail Road Website (Babylon Station)
• Long Island (Islip) MacArthur Airport Website
• Fire Island Ferries Website

Health

• Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Education

• West Islip School District Website
• St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School Website
• Our Lady of Lourdes School Website

Athletics

• 1989 New York State Champions - Girls Soccer
• 2006 New York League II Champions - Boys Swimming & Diving
• 2006 New York State Champions - Boys Lacrosse
• 2007 New York State Class A Champions and #1 in the Laxpower national rankings - Boys Lacrosse

Parks and Recreation

• Fire Island National Seashore
• Robert Moses State Park
• Captree State Park
• Casamento Park
• Babylon Yacht Club

Notable Residents (past and present)

• Al Oerter - Prior to Mexico City Olympics in 1968, this Olympic discus thrower lived in West Islip, and would frequently work out at the High School field.
• Captain Kangaroo - At one point in the 1950s, Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo) was a member of the School Board.
• Mike Komisarek - Current NHL player for the Montreal Canadiens
• Bob Wenzel - CBS Sports Analyst, Graduate of West Islip High School, Captain of Suffolk County Championship Basketball team in 1967.
• Anthony Casamento - WW2 US Marine Medal of Honor winner.
• Rick Lazio- 1976 WIHS graduate, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd congressional district, 1993–2001. Lost with 43% of the vote against Hillary Clinton for US Senate in 2000.
• Gary Sullivan, professional soccer player
• Thomas Joseph Downey - United States Congressman from 1975-1993, Class of 1966 W.I. High School
• Criss Angel - Illusionist - Star of the A&E show "Mindfreak" currently has a house in West Islip on the Great South Bay.
• Edie Falco - Actress - Star on the HBO hit series "Sopranos". Grew up in West Islip in the 1970s.
• Kevin Cosgrove - A victim of the September 11th terrorist attacks whose 9-1-1 call was recorded.
• Pete "Drago" Sell - UFC "Ultimate Fighting Championship" middleweight fighter was born in West Islip

Alfred Adolf Al Oerter, Jr. ... Captain Kangaroo was a childrens television series which aired weekday mornings on the American television network CBS from 1955 until 1984, then moved to the American Program Service (now American Public Television, Boston) to air syndicated reruns of past episodes in 1992. ... Robert James Keeshan (June 27, 1927 – January 23, 2004) was an actor who was the original Clarabell the Clown on the Howdy Doody television program, but who is most famous as the star and title character of the childrens show Captain Kangaroo. ... Mike Komisarek (January 19, 1982) is a professional ice hockey player. ... Corporal Anthony Casamento, (1920-1987) was presented the Medal of Honor by President Jimmy Carter on 12 September 1980 in a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, 38 years after Cpl Casamentos heroism on Guadalcanal in 1942. ... Enrico Anthony Rick Lazio (born March 13, 1958) is a former U.S. Representative from the state of New York. ... There are a number of noted individuals named Gary Sullivan: Gary Sullivan (radio), an American radio host. ... Thomas Joseph Downey (born January 28, 1949 in Ozone Park, Queens, New York City) was a US Representative from New York Downey graduated from West Islip High School, West Islip, New York, 1966; B.S., Cornell University, 1970; St. ... Type Bicameral Houses Senate House of Representatives President of the Senate President pro tempore Dick Cheney, (R) since January 20, 2001 Robert C. Byrd, (D) since January 4, 2007 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Members 535 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political... Criss Angel (born Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos on December 19, 1967) is an American magician, illusionist , musician, mentalist, hypnotist, escapologist, stunt performer, and actor. ... Edith Falco (born July 5, 1963) is an American television, film and stage actress best known for her lead role as Carmela Soprano on HBOs award winning hit series The Sopranos, as well as Diane Wittlesey on the HBO show Oz. ... Kevin M. Cosgrove (January 6, 1955 – September 11, 2001) of West Islip, New York, was a victim of the September 11, 2001 attacks. ... The World Trade Center on fire The September 11, 2001 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

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