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Makayla Picariello is three!!
     Makayla Picariello, the daughter of Dave and Kelly Picariello, formerly of Babylon and now of North Carolina, recently celebrated her third birthday. She is the granddaughter of Karen Laney of Babylon. Makayla shared her special day with family and friends.
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Babylon students inducted into Tech Honor Society
     In a recent ceremony, Wilson Tech inducted the following three Babylon High School students into the National Vocational Technical Honor Society. Each of the students had to have a 90 percent average for three marking quarters, a 95 percent attendance rate, and demonstrate leadership skills, profess
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Laurie J. Bloom of Rivkin Radler named among Long Island's 50 Most Influential Women
     Laurie J. Bloom, of Brightwaters, director of marketing and communications at Rivkin Radler LLP, has been named among Long Island's 50 Most Influential Women by the Long Island Business News. Launched in 2000, the Top 50 Program honors the Island's top professional women for their exceptional accomp
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Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy unveils new non-emergency police number
     Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy today unveiled a new, non-emergency police number for residents to call with quality-of-life complaints 852-COPS. The new service will free up 911 lines and operators for true emergencies, yet still provide citizens with an avenue for calling police about loud par
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Third graders in South Bay Elementary School get an oragami lesson
     As part of their study of the book Sadako and the
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Albany Avenue Elementary School recognized for anti-bias efforts
     Albany Avenue Elementary School was recently recognized by the Suffolk County Inter Faith Anti-Bias Task Force for its efforts in promoting racial and ethnic harmony through the school's Multicultural/ Character Education Club. Led by Albany librarian Linda Domanico, the club focuses on developing a
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Deer Park student places high in competitive math contest
     Erik Zimmerman, a seventh grader at the Robert Frost Middle School in the Deer Park School District finished fourth place in his grade level at the Suffolk County Mathematics Teacher Association Annual Mathematics Contest. Sponsored by the Teacher's Organization and administered throughout Suffolk C
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Superintendent's trophy award winners
     West Babylon School District recently held its annual varsity dinner, where they recognize the year's varsity teams and players. Of special note is this year's Superintendent's Trophy Award Winners, Matthew Reardon and Kayla Bettenhauser, who were presented with Mr. Noble's annual prestigious award
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Lindenhurst School Orion stars take the stage
     Sixth grade students enrolled in the Lindenhurst School District's Orion program recently got a chance to let loose and show off their talent at the third annual talent show. The show serves as a finale to the students' time in Orion, as they graduate the gifted and talented program. During the tale
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Senator Johnson honors New York State Women of Distinction
     State Senator Owen H. Johnson (4th Senate District, Babylon), honored Joyce Peisker Ratushny of Deer Park, Audrey Jacullo of North Babylon and Mary Holmes Reid of Bay Shore as New York State Women of Distinction at a special ceremony held on June 20th in Albany.
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Lindenhurst resident attains Eagle Scout Award
     Robert Labriola of Troop 60 celebrated his Eagle Scout Award on June 14 at the Knights of Columbus in Lindenhurst. He performed his capstone project at his local church, where he did restoration work that included rust abatement, painting and new drop ceilings.
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Volunteers honored at South Nassau Hospital
     Area residents who are members of the adult and junior volunteer program at South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, recently received their service awards for April and May. One of the residents is West Babylon resident Nadira Ahmad who received a 150 hours blue bar for volunteering in the Per
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40-year CSEA employee retires
     West Babylon resident Marian Hester, a New York State CSEA employee for 40 years, recently retired.
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Local resident recognized for outstanding achievement
     Chunyuan Wang, a resident of West Babylon, has advanced to area coordinator as an independent distributor for Market America, an innovative product brokerage and Internet marketing company.
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Senator Owen Johnson greets RMMS musicians
     State Senator Owen H. Johnson (4th Senate District, Babylon), Chairman of the Finance Committee, recently greeted students from the Robert Moses Middle School Select Chorus and Jazz Band, who traveled to Albany to perform during the 34th annual Music In Our Schools Month, which is held in March. Per
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Our Lady of Lourdes School wins big . . .
by Alice Vanderveldt
     Principal Regina Cioffi, of Our Lady of Lourdes School (OLL), West Islip, announced that the seventh grade team consisting of seven students, won fourth place in the fourteenth annual New York Seventh and Eighth Grade Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl held on Thursday, February 2. Thirty-six teams, consisting
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