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November 2, 2006
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On a clear and sunny day, October 21st, spectators cheered the Homecoming Parade on Main Street, as well as the Varsity Football Team as the Panthers beat Shoreham-Wading River 41-6. The sophomore slass was a winner, too, claiming the titles of "Most Spirited Class," "Best Decorations" and "Winning More...

A Suffolk County Commission to evaluate school district expenses and to come up with cost saving measures and efficiencies, held its second hearing in Hauppauge. The 13-member panel, chaired by S.C. Leg. Lou D'Amaro, listened as the public outlined its concerns, and offered ideas for reducing the co More...

A flurry of police activity, including the use of a police helicopter and K-9 units, caught the public's attention in Babylon Village Tuesday, October 17. It ended in the arrest of a subject who was charged with drug possession and sale. Police and witnesses gave this account. More...

Recently retired Bay Shore High School Social Studies teacher Patricia Ponzi was recognized by the Bay Shore Board of Education for the special distinction of Harvard Club of Long Island Distinguished Teacher of 2006. Ponzi was nominated by Aisha Muharrar, 2002 Bay Shore valedictorian. More...
The Babylon Panthers rolled to a 41 zip victory over the Hampton Bays Baymen at Hampton Bays Sunday. The game had been scheduled for Saturday, but postponed because of severe weather conditions. The Black D continued to stifle their opponents. This time they held the Baymen to a net 31 yards rushing More...
A GREAT TURNOUT AT "BUSY WOMEN" MEETING. The Babylon Business and Professional Women's Association held its first meeting of the year at "The Hook" Restaurant on Fire Island Avenue this past Thursday. It was a great turnout of members and a complete success in good fellowship and learning. There More...
Babylon, 24 South Carll Avenue 669-1624 Memories & Magic: Monday, November 6 from 7-8:0 p.m. Learn to use your computer to restore old photos. More...
Each election season, we try to bring our readers information about the candidates so that they can add it to their storehouse of knowledge about these individuals, and make an educated and informed choice at the polls. We hope we have done that this year, and that readers are looking carefully at e More...