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February 1st, 2007
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Arson destroys Kydds Marine
Suffolk Police have arrested and charged a former employee of Kydds Marine on Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst with setting the fire that destroyed 17 boats stored there. See Page 8 for story. More...
Babylon Post Office renamed in honor of former resident killed serving in Iraq

Those in the town in which he grew up-Babylon Village will long remember the name of Pfc. Jacob S. Fletcher, a proud U.S. Army Paratrooper who lost his life November 14, 2003 in battle. Through legislation introduced by Congressman Peter King, the U.S. More...

Lindenhurst Village Clerk honored by NYCOM

Lindenhurst Village Clerk Shawn Cullinane was recently recognized by the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) for 15 years of attendance at the NYCOM Annual Municipal Fall Training School. More...


West Islip senior honored as scholar-athlete

West Islip High School senior Justin Turri has been honored as a Channel 12 TV News - Citibank Scholar-Athlete. His outstanding plays on the lacrosse field and his exceptional work in the classroom are the reason he was selected. Turri plans to attend Duke University in the fall where he'll study b... More...


David Southard, seaman and boat builder, dies

Lifelong Babylon Village resident and owner of Southard's Boat Yard, David Nelson Southard died January 3, 2007. He had been building boats for more than 70 years, and according to those who knew him, loved every minute of it. More...


 People/Social
•W.I. schedules 5K Race
West Islip's Wellness Weekend, March 2 to 4, a time for family fun and good exercise, will culminate with a 5K Fun Run, Walk and Jogathon, sponsored by West Islip Schools, COMPASS (COMmunity, PArents, School, Students), and the Health & Wellness Alliance, on the morning of Sunday, March 4. All proc... More...
•Babylon Class of 2009 gives to VA Hospital
•Babylon student councils collect for holiday food drive
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 Schools/Sports
•West Islip HS student senate holds coat drive
The West Islip High School Stud e n t Senate's annual coat drive collected over 1,000 coats this year, for those in need, which went to the Wyndanch Community Center. The Center had contacted the stu- dents requesting their help in meeting the tremendous need for coats. Students advertised their c... More...
•Lindenhurst High School students take on "Rachel's Challenge"
•Babylon High School football player among golden eleven
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 Columnists
•Pets, Pets, Pets
In rescue- when it rains, it pours, and no breed is spared the flood waters. Animal hoarders are everywhere, and their "taste" is eclectic. Many are repeat offenders. More...
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 Library
•This week at the library
Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave 669-1624 +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, February 10 from 2-3 p.m. For ages 13-17. +Register now for Yoga: Wednesdays, February 14, 21... More...
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 Events & Bulletin
•THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, February 3 +Amputee Support: 1:30 p.m., Southside Hospital, 301 E. Main Street, Bay Shore. For info. call 968- 3477. +Suffolk County Gray Panthers: 1:30 p.m., Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library. Age &... More...
•Senator Johnson awards grant to Family Service League
•Senator Johnson supports Long Island Youth
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 Obituaries
•Stephanie Walton Lee: Amityville School graduate and Nurse's Aid
Deer Park resident and nurse's aid Stephanie J. Walton Lee died December 22, 2006 at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. She was 50 years old and loved to be surrounded by her family and friends. More...
•Babylon Village resident and Lion, Ross Vedder
•Gerald Skillen: Amityville teacher, Lion and Babylon Village resident
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 Opinion
•Editorial
Cablevision had a little surprise for Macintosh users still working on the older Mac Systems below 10.0. During the New Year holiday, Cablevision did some technical work for Optimum online customers using the company for internet and email access. More...
•DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
•Public Commentary
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