Tag: West Islip

The Life of Marion Hollins

June 15, 2021
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Close up photo of a young Marion Hollins driving a hose drawn carriage.
A teenaged Marion Hollins atop carriage in New York. Bains News Service, Library of Congress. https://lccn.loc.gov/2014683281

Imagine you were a woman born at the height of the Gilded Age with a passion, not for fashion or society, but for sports. And you grew up riding bareback […]

The Life Story of Primo Fiore

April 27, 2021
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Close up, blurred image of cub scout and parent square dancing.
Square dancing at a Primo Fiore event, Sayville (2015).

Primo Fiore was born in Brooklyn but raised his family in Deer Park while working as a physical education instructor in West Islip. His gifted speaking voice, combined with a […]

Mickey Quinn and St John the Baptist High School

December 28, 2020
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Exterior of St. John the Baptist High School in West Islip.
St John the Baptist High School in West Islip. Photo by Chris Kretz.

It’s the early 70s in West Islip and St John the Baptist High School is gearing up for a crucial game against St. Agnes of Rockville Centre. But for freshman […]