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May 17th, 2007
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Their names are Mary and Betty, Susan and Joan, Cora and Alice, but for one day last week they were all Rosie again. The women, all of whom worked in defense plants during World War II were honored at the American Air Power Museum at Republic Airport, at a ceremony sponsored ... More...

Deer Park High School sophomore John Paul Cotrone was recently accepted to be among the 350 outstanding students who will attend the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) to be held at the Sheraton Premiere in Washington D.C. from June 30 to July 9. More...

As an indication of how important William "Bill" Bennison was to the Babylon Fire Department, two members were flown to his Georgia funeral to pay their respects to the 60+ year member. He died on May 4, 2007 at the age of 100 . More...

Tricia and Chuck Howlett of West Islip announce the engagement of their son, Second Lieutenant Patrick Charles Howlett to First Class Cadet Jennifer Lynne Lewis of Sandusky, Ohio. Lt. Howlett, who graduated from West Islip High School, is an honors graduate of the United Stat... More...
For the first week of the season, the Long Island Ducks seemed to be in a fog, having lost four of their first six games. But then came last Friday and the team was literally playing in the fog during their game at Citibank Park against the visiting Lancaster Barnstormers. More...
News Flash: "Spaniel saves tiny Terrier from drowning in Southards Pond." 'Tis a true Long Island tale with a Disney dash, but sorry to say, we won't be seeing footage on Animal Planet or News 12 because it happened 126 years ago. More...
Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave 669-1624 +Professional Manicures: Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For grades 6-12. +Arthritis Exercise Program: Mondays, May 21, June 4, 11 18 & 25. $12 pp fee. +Board of Trustees: Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. Public is invited. More...
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, May 18 +Parenting Young Children: 7:30- 9:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. For info. & to register call 376-4444. More...
Longtime Islip resident and U.S. Army soldier Francis "Frank" J. De Molfetto died April 16, 2007. He was 77 years old and loved best to spend time with his many children and grandchildren. Born June 24, 1929 in Brooklyn to Sergio and Anna Maria (Napletano), he served in the... More...
Once again, the American people have been given a wake-up call about the dangers of illegal immigration- and yet too many, including their representatives in Washington, continue to dream on. The latest reminders about the dangers of an open and sloppy immigration policy ca... More...
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK                       COUNTY. More...