It was the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. School had let out early and fourteen-year-old Andrew Elliott was playing a prank on his twelve-year-old brother John, preventing him from entering the house. More...
Following an in-depth audit, the West Islip School District showed an additional $2-million in its budget, most of which was the result of cost-savings measures throughout the fiscal year and unanticipated revenue sources, according to West Islip Schools superintendent Dr. More...
This year at Robert Frost Middle School in Deer Park, the physical education department is raising the bar on challenging their students to become more physically fit than ever before. More...
New York State Legislative Grant from Senator Owen Johnson is providing CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services) lessons to West Islip children titled "Steer Clear of Bullies. More...
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! Hope everyone had a great "holiday" season. We sure did with family coming from all over the place, and delicious meals with all of the trimmings. More...
Robert Wayne Rohde, of Holden Beach, North Carolina and formerly of Babylon, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at his home at Holden Beach, surrounded by his family and listening to his favorite big band music. He was 78 years old. More...
The beginning of a new year is always a time for not only looking forward but also looking back. News accounts this week helped us do that. For example, the demolition of the building in Manhattan that housed the first automat restaurant was announced. More...
NAFCo struggles to get fire house renovation project on schedule and complete