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Today's news, Aug. 14, 2008: Man arrested after robbing Deer Park Bank

Suffolk County Police arrested a Mastic man Weds., Aug. 13, for the robbery of the Bank of America branch at 1979 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. Police gave this account: More...

Gregory wins seat in 15th District; Independent White vows to run again

By Carolyn James

DuWayne Gregory, the former Suffolk legislative aide to Elie Mystal, who stepped down suddenly in March, won the special election July 29, earning him Mystal's seat. As he sat in his office Aug. More...

Town appoints new Councilman, Antonio Martinez of Wheatley Heights

By Carolyn James

When Antonio Martinez' mother heard that her son had been picked to become a Councilman in Babylon, she couldn't say anything—in Spanish or English. "She was speechless," said Martinez, the first Hispanic to serve on the Babylon Town Board. More...

Woman fatally strikes husband with vehicle and flees the scene

Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating the death of a West Babylon man who was struck by a vehicle driven by his wife, who then fled out-of-state. More...

Deer Park High School seniors shine

The Deer Park Community came together to celebrate the multitude of ath­letic, academic and extracurricu­lar achievements of the graduat­ing class of 2008. More...

WB Santapogue fifth graders take boat trip

Fifth grade students at the Santapogue Elemen­tary School in the West Babylon School District recently embarked on a boat trip, departing from the waters of Freeport. More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

LIJSL congratulates the Brentwood Cosmos

With the conclusion of the Long Island Ju­nior Soccer League spring season on June 22, the LIJSL would like to congratulate the Brentwood Cosmos, a boys-under-14 team coached by Manny Men­dez, and Farmingdale United, a girls-under-11 side More...

Please meet our local scholars...

•Named to the dean's list at Bing­hamton University of the State Uni­versity of New York for the spring are Lisa Chong of Babylon and Sandra Appel of West Babylon. More...

Babylon Elementary is planting flowers and growing friendships

As an extension of their classroom science lessons and in celebration of Earth Day, kindergarten students from Jennifer Monteleone's and Kathy Reynolds' class from Babylon Elementary School teamed up with Ms. More...

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Library

Shopper/LIBRARY

Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave. 669-1624 •Creative Clay: Mon. Aug. 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $4 pp fee. •AARP Driver's Safety: Wed. Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 pp fee. •Senior Advocate: Tues. Aug. 19 from 1-3 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

John Lampasone, West Babylon resident known as "The Miracle Man"

By Joanna Fantozzi

John Lampasone, a resident of West Babylon for 43 years, was known as "The Miracle Man." He was a heart transplant survivor of nine years, and bravely battled cancer. Mr. Lampasone lost his battle and died June 5, 2008. A U.S. More...

Phyllis Rossow, longtime Babylon resident

by Tiffany Elliott

Babylon born and raised Phyllis S. Rossow, who loved living near the water, died after a ten-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis on June 5, 2008 in Marshfield, Massachusetts. She was 77 years old. More...

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Opinion

Editorial

Town's planning study is a good move; patience everyone

The Town of Oyster Bay enacted a mea­sure this week that gives the Town six more months to analyze, review and assess build­ing and code changes in Massapequa. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

—by Kevin Eastwood

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Public Commentary

Free US from foreign oil? Yes we can!

Dear Editor: Yes, we can drill our way to energy independence for the next 50 years. I am 100 percent in favor of drilling for oil, as this product is the life blood of our economy. More...

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Today's news, Aug. 13, 2008: Woman's arm severed in motor vehicle accident

Suffolk County Police First Squad Detectives are investigating a single-vehicle crash in West Babylon, that left a Lindenhurst woman in serious condition with a severed left arm. Police gave this account: More...

Today's news, Aug. 12, 2008: New venue; old spirit for All Village Celebration in Babylon Village

The Annual All Village Celebration and Fundraiser for the Nathaniel Conklin House, held Wednesday, July 30, 2008, took place in a different setting this year... More...

Local folks in the News

URI student has designs on interior design career

Babylon resident Lisa Marie Carroll grew up in an artistic household and has a portfolio filled with her paintings, drawings and prints. More...

BHS grad Nick Carbonaro comes back to his hometown to produce original film

by Joanna Fantozzi

Nick Carbonaro, Babylon High School class of 2000, and co-founder and executive producer of Seaworthy Films, will be directing and shooting a film in Babylon Village in October. More...

Five-vehicle accident in Lindenhurst

On Friday, June 13, five vehicles collided at South Delaware Avenue and Montauk Highway, Linden­hurst. The accident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m.. More...

Harding Avenue Elementary students in Lindenhurst "Play it Safe, Play it Smart"

Lindenhurst resident and sup­porter, Charles Clyne came to Harding Avenue Elementary School to talk to students as a part of the Play it Safe, Play it Smart program from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. More...

People/Social

Business Beat

Bi-Lo Industries of Deer Park has achieved Top Tier Marketer status for exceeding quality, safety and environmental operations standards. More...

BHS Cass of 1983 to hold reunion

The Babylon High School Class of 1983 reunion is set to be held Sat., Oct. 11 at the Hibernian Hall. The cost is $60 per person. More...

Army Private Daniel M. Clarry graduates training unit

Army Pvt. Daniel M. Clarry has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Ben­ning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. More...

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Columnists

HEARD IT ON THE GRAPEVINE

BY JANE WARREN

ACTUALLY NANA KJELDSEN LIVES IN BAYSHORE, BUT A GREAT DEAL OF HER VOLUNTEER TIME WAS SPENT IN BABY­LON AND WEST ISLIP, especially at Good Sa­maritan Hospital where she was a faithful volunteer for 30 years. More...

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

Correction from Last Week: An omission con­fused the Afghan Hound Rescue story. More...

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Events & Bulletin

Service and learning session at Beth Sholom Aug. 10

On Sun. Aug., 10, 9 a.m. services for Tish'a B'av will be held followed by a discussion group and learning session with Rabbi Abraham Axelrud. Members and non-members are welcome and there is no charge. More...

Free WWII program Aug. 21

Wilbur Anderson will present a program entitled Experiences in the Merchant Marine during World War II on Thurs., Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Little Theater, Bay Shore High School, Third Avenue and W. Perkal St., Bay Shore. More...

Yoga workshop offered September 13

The Long Island Yoga Association is holding a workshop Sat., Sept. 13 , 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St., Farmingdale. More...

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Legals - Free Access

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK - RESIDENTIAL FUNDING COMPANY, LLC C/O LIT­TON LOAN SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff, AGAINST JASON DUNN, A/K/A JA­SON M. DUNN, ET AL., Defendant(s). More...

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