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October 25th, 2007
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Three teachers from Santapogue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District were awarded tenure in recognition of their outstanding service to the district. A celebration was held at the recent West Babylon Board of Education meeting on September 10. Shown in photo are teachers J.P. DiStefa... More...
Officials work to keep Halloween under control in Village this year

Last year, when bands of roving young people went down residential streets in Babylon Village, intimidating residents and causing vandalism, Babylon Village Mayor Ralph Scordino made a promise to himself and the residents of the Village: Never again. More...

Babylon Football: Panthers come back again, edge Knights 17-13

For the second straight time, the Babylon Panthers came from behind to win in the fourth quarter. They scored fifteen points in the final nine minutes to edge the Glenn Knights, 17-13, in Babylon's Homecoming game, Saturday at Williams Field. More...


In 17th L.D. heated race between D'Amaro and Cook

When Robert Cook talks about issues, you might have to double check his party banner. The Melville resident is running as a Republican for the seat currently held by S.C. Leg. Louis D'Amaro, a Democrat. But many of Cook's positions are left of the middle. More...


In 11th L.D., Barraga seeks re-election; his opponent is MIA

Saying that he enjoys working on behalf of the people of Republican S.C. Leg. Tom Barraga (11th LD) is seeking re-election and is opposed by Democrat John R. More...


DP man struck and killed by automobile in Babylon Village; police ask for public's help in investigation of accident

Suffolk County Police First Squad is investigating a motor vehicle crash Oct. 21, at Little East Neck Road and Trolley line Road, Babylon, claiming the life of a Deer Park man in an accident. Michael Banks, 48, of 10 Warwick St., Deer Park, was crossing Little East Neck Road at Trolley Line Road ... More...


North Babylon Schools to host health forum

The North Babylon community is invited to join Assemblyman Bob Sweeney, local dignitaries and a distinguished panel of education, health, design and environmental experts as the North Babylon School District hosts Greening Schools for Healthy Children: A Community Forum. More...


 Schools/Sports
•Brentwood art teacher creates welcoming mural
Nick Groudas, art teacher at East Middle School in the Brentwood Union Free School District, created New Beginnings, a mural that demonstrates how the school district and community work together to enhance education. The mural will be on display at Superintendent Donna Jones' office. More...
•Brentwood's marching band takes first place
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 Columnists
•Pets, Pets, Pets
Note: Once again the opinions expressed this week may (or may not) be those of your friendly pet columnist. My Afghan Hound, the BEACON Beauty Queen, returns with practical ideas about dressing up your dog for Halloween. More...
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 Library
•This week at the library
Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave 669-1624 •Tai Chi for Arthritis: Mondays, October 29 Nov. 5, 19, 26 & Dec. 3 & 10 from 10-11 p.m. •Sign up for Everything Harry Potter: Tuesday, October 30 from 7-8:30 p.m. For young adults and adults. More...
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 Events & Bulletin
•CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, October 26 •Pain Management Support: 2-3 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. For info. call 376-4444. More...
•Get prepared to be scared!
•Legislator Stern honors student for charitable work
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 Obituaries
•Dorothy Kiesel, 88, longtime Babylon resident
When former Babylonian Dorothy Elizabeth Kiesel was not entertaining loved ones she could be found on the golf course, at the bowling alley or fishing on the family boat. An avid athlete and loving homemaker, 88-year- old Kiesel died October 1, 2007 in Fort Meyers, Florida. More...
•Mary Horan, 74 year West Islip resident
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 Opinion
•Halloween is not a day off from civility
Halloween is coming, and this is a good time to sit down with your children, particularly your teenagers, and discuss how to celebrate the event without causing problems , vandalism, loitering and other behaviors that are unlawful and unacceptable. More...
•DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
•DP School Board president responds to “unfair” editorial
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 Legals
•PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK - U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE HEAT 2005-9 , Plaintiff, AGAINST HENRY MCKEY, ET AL., Defendant(s). More...
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