A hamlet on Long Island’s South Shore, West Islip is home to nearly 30,000 people. The region was first settled by the Secatogue Indians more than 1,000 years ago. Now, roughly 25 miles from New York City, West Islip is easily accessed by train, and provides residents a quick trip to the popular Robert Moses State Park and Fire Island. Residents also enjoy the local restaurants and shops, which often host events, and the county fair, sponsored each fall by the West Islip Bicentennial Committee.