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January 25th, 2007
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A fire that started in a p o r t a b l e heater in the basement of a home on Third Street, W e s t B a b y l o n , caused extensive damage and sent two firefighters to the hospital with smoke inhalation. They were treated and released. The fire broke out at a p p r o x i - mately 12:05 a.m. More...

For years, the Towns of Babylon and Huntington have been asking Republic Airport officials to consult with them on airport planning and to implement a long-term strategy for growth and development there. Now, Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto has joined Babylon Supervisor Steve Bellone and Huntin... More...

The following West Babylon High Schools students were inducted into the West Babylon Honor Society recently. Students who are accepted into the society must show a high level of academic achievement as well as display a commitment to school and community. More...

Former West Babylon Residents Irene and Walter Pasedag were recently recognized for their work with the Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Irene (nee Dawerot) and Walter moved from West Babylon about five years ago and also lived for a while in Lindenhurst while in ... More...
Recently awarded at the New York State English Council Program Award of Excellence, three educators in the West Babylon School District were recently honored with a Hamptons-esque party for their unique professional development programs. More...
HE'S A TOP POLITICAL LEADER AND A TOP HOST, Yes, Rich Schaffer, former Suffolk County Legislator and former Babylon Town Supervisor and now the Suffolk County Democratic Chairman really knows how to entertain. We were among the lucky guests at his beautiful new Village Line Road home (decorated ... More...
Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave 669-1624 +AARP Driver Course: Wednesday, January 31 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 pp fee. +Sign up for Free Tax Counseling: Fridays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 April 6, & 13 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. By AARP. +Sign up now for Valentine's Chocolate: Saturday, Fe... More...
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, January 26 +New Mother's Support Group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, W. Islip. For info. call 376-4444. More...
Longtime West Babylon resident and gifted musician, Eva V. Rossitto died peacefully December 24, 2006. She was 99 years old, just four months shy of her 100th birthday. Mrs. Rossitto lived in West Babylon for 60 years and was was well known for her dramatic soprano voice and performed light opera ... More...
As we write this editorial, we have not had the opportunity to hear President George Bush's State of the Union Address. He will obviously speak about Iraq and America's role in the Middle East as we move into the future. He is also likely to discuss the First Responders on 9/11 and talk, we hope ab... More...