Central Islip

Central Islip is a residential community in Suffolk County that spans several neighborhoods with houses, commercial areas, and public facilities. The area serves as a living space for thousands of people and includes various local services and amenities.

The Long Island Rail Road arrived in 1842 and transformed the area from farmland into a growing settlement. A major institution was the psychiatric center that operated from 1889 to 1996 before its grounds were eventually redeveloped.

The community brings together people from many different backgrounds, and you can see this diversity reflected in local shops, restaurants, and neighborhood celebrations throughout the year.

The area is connected to New York City and other parts of Long Island by the Long Island Rail Road and local bus lines. The train station and bus stops make it easy to travel to nearby communities and beyond.

The area was home to a large psychiatric institution whose extensive grounds were later transformed into new public spaces after closing. This redevelopment significantly changed the landscape and created new opportunities for the community.