Central Islip, Residential community in Suffolk County, New York.
Central Islip extends across 7.16 square miles of land with established neighborhoods, commercial districts, and public facilities serving over 36,000 residents.
The arrival of the Long Island Rail Road in 1842 transformed Central Islip from agricultural land to a commercial center with increased settlement.
The population represents multiple ethnic backgrounds, with substantial White, African American, and Hispanic communities contributing to local traditions and celebrations.
The Long Island Rail Road station and Suffolk County Transit bus routes connect residents to New York City and other parts of Long Island.
The former Central Islip Psychiatric Center, operating from 1889 to 1996, covered extensive grounds that were later redeveloped for community use.
Location: Suffolk County
Elevation above the sea: 26 m
GPS coordinates: 40.78417,-73.19917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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