New York State Sen. Owen Johnson (R-Babylon), recently hosted a gathering of business men and women and Chambers of Commerce. The annual event helps promote business and commerce in his district, and throughout Long Island. It was held at Captain Bill's Restaurant in Bay Shore.

In attendance were Chambers of Commerce from throughout Babylon, including Amityville. "Getting together with business people and members of other Chambers of Commerce in our area is always a positive thing," said Donna Consola, Babylon Village's Chamber President who represented Babylon at the event.

In photo at right, members of the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce are shown at the event. At left, Sen. Johnson and Babylon's Chamber President Donna Consola of the Babylon Beacon newspaper look over some literature at the event. Also manning the table for Babylon's Chamber was Sue Madey of Elizabeth Martin Gifts in Babylon.