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September 6th, 2007
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Residents living along Deer Park Avenue in Babylon Village have long been concerned about the speed of traffic on that roadway. A recent accident has brought those forces together and now they want to see the Village and the Suffolk Police Department do something to address the issue. 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 those of other area airports. 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...

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. He is a graduate of Babylon High School, class of 1981. He attended SUNY at Oswego and earned a master's... 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...
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. Matt has been my mentor, advisor and best friend in shelter rescue for the last 25 years. 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. •Sign up now to learn English Country Dancing: Sunday, September 23... 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...
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. The couple started a family and several years later they moved toWest Islip. Ms. Pfannschm... More...
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD BIANCAVILLA, ET AL., Defendant(s). More...