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January 17, 2019 / Front Page

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Suffolk Police Officer talks down gunman at Farmingdale Gentleman's Club - Free Access

A Suffolk County Police Officer confronted a gunman at a club in Farmingdale early Saturday morning, convincing the gunman to put down his weapon and taking him into custody without further incident. Police gave this account: More...

Amityville minister arrested on sex charges; calls victim’s claims “retribution”

By Carolyn James

Rev. Thomas Humphrey of North Amityville, who was arrested and charged with forcible touching by Suffolk County Police Jan. 7, said this week that the claims by his accuser are false. His attorney, J. More...

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Schools/Sports

Oquenock students focus on STEM activities

Focusing on strategy and teamwork, fourth-graders in Dina Stramara’s class at West Islip’s Oquenock Elementary School worked together to complete a challenge in the school’s science lab. More...

Babylon Elementary School students share small moments

In accordance with their literacy curriculum, first- and second-grade students at Babylon Elementary School recently collaborated to showcase their “small moments” written pieces of work to one another. More...

West Babylon student-researchers conduct testing at Belmont

West Babylon Senior High School’s introduction to research classes participated in “A Day in the Life” program at Belmont Lake State Park in October. More...

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Events & Bulletin

BEACON CALENDAR

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SUNDAY, January 20 •No scheduled meetings . . . MONDAY, January 21 More...

Last Hope Fix-A-Feral fundraiser luncheon Jan. 20

Last Hope has changed the name and venue of its annual Fix-A-Feral fundraiser luncheon. More...

Fall/Winter “Community Watch” newsletter ready for view online

S.C. Leg. Tom Donnelly announced that his Fall/ Winter “Community Watch” newsletter is now ready for view. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Public Notices -

Your right to know

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC 2005-FR4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005- FR4, Plaintiff& More...

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Better Babylon Party nominates Scordino for Mayor; Davida and Silvestri for Trustee seats

By Carolyn James

Better Babylon Party members gathered last week to announce their candidates for the March elections in Babylon Village. Running for reelection are Mayor Ralph Scordino and Trustee Anthony Davida. More...

Eckor Joseph tapped as new assistant town attorney

By Kelly Mayberry

Eckor Joseph, a 29-year-old Hempstead resident, began his position as an assistant town attorney with the Town of Babylon on his birthday last month. More...

Winter Weekend Events

Friday, January 18 More...

Columnists - Free Access

Pets, Pets, Pets

Ready for another lost dog story? This one reiterates the importance of spreading the word near and far, the value of teamwork and another lesson that may not be unique to Jiminy’s Journey. More...

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