Ever since he was a young boy, Shane Walton was intriqued by how things worked. He'd take things apart and try to put them back together again. More...
With a draft completed, the Suffolk County Commission reviewing proposals to consolidate school services and cut costs countywide is expected to meet sometime in the fall to review the recommendations and finalize the report. More...
Lindenhurst's William Rall Elementary had a few winners in the Creative Expressions Art Contest, sponsored by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization. More...
BABYLON, 24 S. CARLL AVE 669-1624 •SAT Preparation Workshop: September 10, 17, 23 & October 1 from 6:15-8:45 p.m. $75 pp fee. •Hiking on L.I.: Tuesday, September 11 from 7- 8:30 p.m. A lecture & slide show. More...
Former West Islip resident Henrietta Marie Pfannschmidt died on August 9, 2007. She was 89- years-old. Mrs. Pfannschmidt was born in Brooklyn on February 27, 1918 and married George F. Pfannschmidt in 1936. More...
Meghan Kieffer, a 2001 graduate of West Islip High School who embraced cultural diversity and had pen pals all over the world, died in a car accident on August 16, 2007. She was 23-years-old. Ms. More...
Long time Babylon resident Jean Gesualdi, nee Perricone, died on July 27, 2007. She was 89-yearsold. Ms. Gesualdi was born on June 5, 1918 in West Babylon and later moved to Babylon. As a high school student, she enjoyed playing basketball. More...
Civic leaders are asking the public to comment on a proposal by Republic Airport to set new landing fees, saying the changes, while increasing the current rates, will still provide larger planes access to Republic at fees that are still well below More...
Suffolk County Police Department First Squad detectives are investigating a two-car motor vehicle crash that occurred in North Lindenhurst, Wednesday, Aug. 29. Two young children were injured in that incident, which occurred at 8:30 p.m. More...
An article that appeared in the July 12 edition, "former Babylon resident is recognized," contained an error. Ed Weinstein, the father of Dr. Victor Weinstein was incorrectly identified as a clammer on the Great South Bay. More...
The Eagle Scout Award is the highest award that can be earned in Boy Scouting. Although many scouts begin the difficult journey, which leads them to this award, only a small percentage actually achieve their goal. More...
Gregory Fenn married Susan Avellino on May 11, 2007 in a sunset wedding on the island of St. John in the Virgin Islands. The groom is the son of Brigitte Fenn of Babylon and the late Joseph Fenn. More...
The second annual Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, September 8, 3 to 7 p.m. at the Babylon Elementary School field, 171 Ralph Ave., Babylon. The rain date is September 15. More...
New $1M facility revitalizes waterfront in Copiague
BY TRACY BONGIANNI AND CHANNELLE CAMPBELL
It was five years in the making, but this year, the Town of Babylon officially opened the new spray park and pavilion at Tanner Park in Copiague. More...
He's been threatening for a long time, yet I thought this day would never come. After three decades, Matt Caracciolo, director of Islip Town Animal Shelter is retiring tomorrow. More...
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, September 8 •Lightkeepers Behind the Scenes Tour: 9 a.m., Fire Island Lighthouse, 4640 Captree Island. $10 pp. For info. call 661-4876. More...
Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th L.D. joined with the Jacob's Light Foundation and over 100 volunteers, to organize, bag and pack supplies for our troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. More...
Islip Town Councilman William J. Rowley, shown left, congratulated Marie Murrin, right, on her 90th birthday by awarding her with an official Town of Islip citation, in a celebration held at the Ockers Senior Center in Oakdale. More...
This September 11th, terror victims are still in our hearts.
Next Tuesday marks six years since the hijackings of three planes and the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as the downing of the airliner in Pennsylvania. More...
The Beacon invites readers to present their views, ideas and issues. Please submit letters to the editor to us at 65 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702. More...
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