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October 6, 2005  RSS feed
Horsley and Pflaum vie for Bishop's County seat
In a legislative district that has seen its share of contentious races in the past, Babylon Republicans have nominated political newcomer, Robert Pflaum, to run against Babylon Town Councilman Wayne Horsley, a Democrat, in the 14th legislative district. More...
Gargano wins first round in lawsuit;
Judge throws out fraud case against him
by Carolyn James

Saying he was pleased that the legal case brought against him by his political opponent was thrown out of court, but disappointed that he did not have the opportunity to prove the "baseless and defamatory" allegations made against him, Republican Frank Gargano was moving ahead with his campaign this week, he added, and intended to win another victory More...

West Islip Lacrosse team takes championship again

For the second year in a row, the West Islip boys More...

Campaign for Supervisor in Babylon turns to talk of taxes and borrowing
by Carolyn James

Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone announced early on in his campaign for reelection that he was not raising taxes this year. The announcement may have been good news to taxpayers, but it posed a big challenge to Bellone More...


 People/Social
• article has image East Islip realtor named 2005
State Realtor® of the Year
The New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) recently honored East Islip REALTOR® Joseph L. Canfora as the 2005 REALTOR® of the year during the association More...
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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:
FRIDAY, October 7
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• article has image St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Day School tries something different with science program
• West Babylon teachers complete
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 Obituaries
• article has image Natalie Gray Howell, former Babylon resident
Natalie Gray Howell, a former Glen Head and Mill Neck resident, died August 24, 2005 in Boca Raton. She was 81 years old and had lived in Babylon Village prior to her move to Florida. More...
• article has image Alvera Legerlotz Capie, longtime Babylon resident
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 Opinion
• Learn about LIPA Wind Park plan at October 11 meeting
The Long Island Power Authority and Florida Power and Light, which is in contract to construct an offshore Wind Park in our area, is holding an informational meeting Tuesday, October 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. More...
• article has image DRAWING CONCLUSIONS—by Kevin Eastwood
• Constitution provides equal for rights for everyone
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