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August 2, 2007 / Front Page

Babylon Village Library board monitors construction repairs

BY JANINE LOGAN

The leaking windows and collapsing retaining wall located on the front terrace of the Babylon Village Public Library have been repaired, reports library director Marina Sullivan. In addition, the entire area of the flat terrace was reset. More...

People in the News

Former Deer Park coach honored

The Deer Park Booster Club recently honored retired baseball coach/teacher Carmine Argenziano for his 30 years of dedication to the Deer Park community. More...

Students recognized for making history in the Town of Babylon

The Town of Babylon Historic Preservation Commission held a History Day Essay Contest and presented awards to the winners June 9. More...

Historical La Grange to undergo renovations

by Carolyn James

When the Babylon Rotary Club officials received a letter last week that they could no longer hold their weekly meetings at La Grange Inn in West Islip because the restaurant was closing, rumors began to fly. More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

E.W. Bower teacher receives Excellence in Education Award

Lindenhurst's E.W. More...

West Islip's Captree Elementary School hosts birthday brunch

West Islip's Captree Elementary School, which has been celebrating its 50th birthday throughout this school year, concluded its festivities with a Saturday birthday party on May 19, for former students, staff, PTAs, administrators and Board Trustee More...

Lindenhurst school celebrates the arts

The sixth annual Celebration of the Arts showcased the fine and performing arts from the district's elementary, middle and high schools. More...

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Library

This week at the library

Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave 669-1624 •Afternoon at the Movies: Monday, August 6 at 3 p.m. Young adults, pick from 3 movies while you enjoy snacks. •Hurricane Preparedness: Wednesday, August 8 from 7-8:30 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

John Davis, lifelong Babylon Village resident

By Carolyn James

John Davis grew up in Babylon Village at a time when kids were allowed to run free and experience the joys of childhood in wooded areas, at the beach and most important, at the local fishing hole. More...

Mary Alice Christophersen, West Islip resident and R.N.

by Tiffany Elliott

Throughout her life, Mary Alice Christophersen was a woman who cared for others. Whether it was her own family, or those under her care as a registered nurse, she maintained an admirable level of excellence said her family and coworkers. More...

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Opinion

Editorial

Ramos & Company should be investigated

A delegation of Democrats in Albany continue to hold Suffolk residents hostage, using its voting power as a weapon to hold up an important piece of legislation that would extend Suffolk's sales tax. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

Full Story

Guest column: GOP voters disillusioned

An article published by the Constitution Party titled Dr. More...

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NLFD celebrates 50th anniversary

For half a century, the North Lindenhurst Fire Department has been serving the people of the community with fire protection and rescue services, education and fire prevention. More...

Lionheart Fund donation

Donations to the Lionheart Fund, the charitable organization founded by West Islip school administrators following the 9-11 disaster at the World Trade Center, were increased recently by two. More...

Correction:

A front page story in last week's edition, Embattled WISD health teacher's tenure to come before school board again in August, may have given readers the impression that the school board has made a decision to approve teacher tenure for Nicol More...

100-year old Bethel AME Church is rooted in Babylon Village History

BY TIFFANY ELLIOTT

It's a small church with a community of worshippers who number only about 50, but what the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Babylon may lack in size and numbers, it more than makes up for in its commitment to God and community. More...

Graduation honors

Teresa Scordino, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scordino of Melbourne Beach, Florida and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Scordino, Sr. of Babylon Village, graduated from the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa. More...