When Billy Tripp, now a New York City firefighter, was growing up on Sumpwams Avenue in Babylon Village, he used to fish off the pier at the end of the street. His older brothers had boats, and fishing, boating and the water were an integral part of his life. More...
The site of a former Arby's Restaurant at the northeast corner of Sunrise Highway and North Niagara Avenue in Lindenhurst is undergoing the final plans for development. The site has been vacant for almost ten years, and was once the source of problems after the restaurant was closed and shuttered, ... More...
Third Congressional District residents would vote for a new third party candidate if they are convinced the candidate would listen to them and vote on the basis of what the majority wants, according to North Massapequa resident Bill Corrigan who just announced his run for the seat currently held by... More...
PAWS, the West Islip Education Foundation, held its second annual dinner-dance on March 16th at the Venetian Yacht Club. This year's event honored two extraordinary community members, Susan Lipman and Bernie Jones, who were presented with the 2007 Outstanding Community Member Award and Outstanding ... More...
Purebred rescue groups spread a safety net across the country. Some have stronger, wider nets. When a relatively rare purebred appears in a local town shelter, those concerned may be contacting breed experts for the first time. Recently the national Giant Schnauzer rescue effort embraced several ne... More...
Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave 669-1624 +Safe Boating: Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m.-noon. $10 pp for ages 10- 18. +Acting Workshop: Saturday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m. for young adults grade 6-12. +Arthritis Exercise Program: Mondays, April 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 10-11 a.m. $12 pp fee. More...
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, April 7 +Suffolk C. Grey Panthers: 1 p.m., The West Islip Library. Age & youth working for social & economic justice. Health plan info. For info. call 736- 7875. More...
John Clinton "Jack" Robbins, Jr., who was born and raised in Babylon, died March 3, 2007 at his home in Irvington, Virginia. He was 92 years old. Born to John C. and Mildred (Ross), he grew up and lived on The Crescent in Babylon for 18 years. In 1985, a rehabilitation facility in South Oaks Hospi... More...
An independent study of the LIPA wind farm proposal has corroborated what many believed to be the case: the project is too costly, will provide too little additional energy and will burden Long Island ratepayers for too long. A recent Newsday article outlined the study, completed by the Long Isl... More...
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