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October 11th, 2007
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Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center's Maureen Walsh, RN, BSN, nurse manager of 3 South, was named the hospital's Samaritan of the Year. Maureen, of East Islip, joined the hospital in 1988. She began her career as a graduate nurse on C Unit and later transferred to 3 South. Walsh progressed up t... More...

Democratic County Executive Steve Levy stands virtually uncontested in November, having received the endorsement of not only his own party but also of the Republicans as well. But the cross-endorsement leaves some "X-factors" for politicians to ponder for November. More...

The Babylon Panthers forced six turnovers and beat the Shoreham Wildcats in the battle of the Cats, Saturday at Shoreham. The final was 35-20. Shoreham had it in the offensive stats, totaling 331 net yards 303 rushing) and 18 first downs. More...

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center was recently presented with an "Award of Appreciation" from the New York Organ Donor Network in recognition of its continued support of the lifesaving process of organ and tissue donation. More...
•Alex Baah, of Bay Shore, graduated from Morrisville State College, Morrisville, New York at the May commencement. In addition he was named to the dean's list for the spring semester. More...
IT WAS FAMILY REUNION TIME at Point O'Woods for the McCully-Thurlow family who lived here in the Village for many years some time ago. More...
Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave 669-1624 •Twice Told Tales: Sunday, October 14 from 2-3:30 p.m. by Voices' and their eerie tales. •Tai Chi for Arthritis: Mondays, October 15, 22, 29 November 5, 19, 26, December 3 & 10 from 10-11 a.m. More...
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SUNDAY, October 14 •Infant Massage Class: 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. $70 per couple x4 sessions. For info. call 376-4444. More...
A forty year resident, Dr. John Leitch, Jr of West Islip died on September 8, 2007. He was 78. Dr. Leitch dedicated his life to education. He was the youngest appointed principal in the Ralph G. More...