- Greater Bay Shore
Mike White
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- Oct 19, 2026
East Islip boy gets ultimate garbage truck birthday surprise
An East Islip boy’s love of garbage trucks led to an unforgettable birthday surprise from his favorite sanitation crew and the Town of Islip.
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