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December 26, 2003 / Front Page

Village of Babylon kicks off holidays with tree lighting and Wassail Bowl

by Janine Logan

Despite bitter cold, the snow, and icy patches, Babylon villagers met beneath the huge evergreen tree at the entrance to Argyle Park for the village More...

Copiague firefighter honored by state

by Carolyn James

It was during a trip into New York City with his father many years ago, that Craig Stadelman realized one of the things he wanted to do with his life. More...

Nancy E. Behringer weds Robert H. Briel

Nancy E. Behringer became the bride of Robert H. Briel, Jr. on Saturday, August 9, 2003. Fr. Steven Petersen married the couple at St. Joseph More...

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Schools/Sports

South Bays Drug Free Pledge

Students from South Bay and JFK Elementary school recently attended a Drug-Free assembly. More...

WB Jr. High Schools trip to the Met

West Babylon Junior High School More...

Lindenhurst High Schools Elizabeth Dow and Bryan Burke named All - County in music

Lindenhurst High School vocalists Elizabeth Dow (soprano) and Bryan Burke (tenor) were recently named as All-County selections in music for their outstanding ability and performance in the musical arts, illustrated by receiving near-perfect scores on More...

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Obituaries

Maurice Connors, former WBFD captain and volunteer

by Carolyn James

When Chris Connors was a young boy, his father, Maurice Connors, would take tremendous time and trouble to decorate the family Christmas tree. Chris and his younger brothers would be at his side, helping as much as they could. More...

Richard J. Dein, former resident of Babylon and Bay Shore

Richard J. Dein, of Port St. Luci, Florida, and formerly of Babylon and Bay Shore, died October 30, 2003. More...

Richard Meyerrose of Amityville

Richard Meyerrose, a longtime resident of Amityville, died November 8, 2003 at Broadlawn Manor Nursing Home, Amityville. He was 90 years old. More...

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P.O. Maxine Postal steps down due to illness

by Carolyn James

Diagnosed with a debilitating, terminal illness, S.C. Leg. Maxine Postal announced on Monday that she was stepping down from her post effective December 31. More...

People in the News

Jackie Brucia, left and Joann Curtin, right, are shown with Gov. George Pataki at a recent Republican fundraiser held at John Anthony's on the Water in Babylon. Photo by Frank Curtin. More...

Jennifer Iorio weds John Denza

John and Margot Denza announce the marriage of their son John to Jennifer Iorio, the daughter of Chrys and Victor Iorio of Brick, New Jersey. They were married at The Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas followed by a reception given by Jennifer More...