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June 2, 2005  RSS feed
State Senator Fuschillo proposes to toughen DWI laws
In an effort to to reduce driving while intoxicated (DWI) instances, State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo announced his new legislation, S2276, which would provide for automatic jail time for those driving with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of . More...
Babylon Public Library expansion stays on schedule
by Janine Logan

Community curiosity and laborers More...

. . . and Babies Make Eight!

Just one day old, these six new lovelies were being reared in a local lake enjoying some of the sunshine that finally broke through late last week. They found the water just fine and obediently followed mom and dad around getting swimming lessons. More...

 People/Social
• article has image Two Babylon residents honored by Babylon Town
Two longtime Village residents, Jane Warren and Robert Pasch, were honored by the Town of Babylon for their distinguished and lengthy service to the Town More...
• article has image Babylon Village poll: those who serve and wait
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 Schools/Sports
• article has image Babylon High School performs "Our Town"
Our Town, the Pulitzer prize-winning play play by Thornton Wilder, was performed by the theater department of Babylon High School recently. More...
• article has image May Moore School in Deer Park celebrates Earth Day
• article has image W. I. Captree Elementary poetry Tea Party held for students and parents
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 Library
• This week at the library
Babylon
24 South Carll Avenue
669-1624
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 Events & Bulletin
• THE BEACON'S
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week:
SATURDAY, June 4
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• Islip Terrace man wins National Historic Preservation award
• article has image Belmont Elementary students beautify courtyard
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 Obituaries
• article has image Lois Ruggles, volunteer reader inWB schools
Longtime West Babylon Lois Ruggles, died May 3, 2005 at her home in Weeki Wachee, Florida. She was 74. More...
• Joseph Lombardo, resident of
• John C. Zemba, of Babylon
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 Opinion
• Auxiliary Police Officer was a picture of professionalism in motion
The two-seater convertible was bearing down the intersection going a little too fast. The only thing standing between that vehicle and a large group of Memorial Day parade marchers, including veterans, scouts and the West Babylon School Band, was a volunteer auxiliary police officer by the name of Neil Sperill. More...
• article has image DRAWING CONCLUSIONS—by Kevin Eastwood
• Republic Airport Commissionto vote on plan to expand runway for larger aircraft
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