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October 16, 2008  RSS feed
Babylon Village wrestles with issue of stop sign
wrestling with a stop sign issue and disagreement among residents about where it should be placed. Several residents attended the regular board meeting Sept. 23 presenting their sides. Lynn Smith, who lives at 120 Little East Neck Road South, said that the Village's decision to put a stop sign in front of her home was ill conceived. More...
Town resident achieves highest rank of Eagle Scout

Town of Babylon Resident Stephen Erdélyi, of Troop 183 in West Babylon recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest level in the Boy Scouts. To mark the occasion, Babylon Councilwoman Jackie Gordon presented him with a Proclamation from the Town of Babylon. More...

State candidates talk about education funding
By Tiffany Elliott, Tracy Bongianni and Carolyn James

Decades ago, when large numbers of families moved from New York City and other urban areas to Nassau and Suffolk counties, one of their priorities was to provide their children with quality schools. And, they were willing to make the financial investment necessary to ensure that, paying property taxes that were among the highest in the state. More...

 People/Social
• article has image Meyers of West Islip celebrate 60th anniversary
Helen and Robert Meyer celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12. They have lived in West Islip for more than 50 years. Prior to retirement, Helen was employed as a secretary in the West Islip Public Schools. More...
• article has image Suffolk County youth achievement awards
• article has image Cub Scouts participate in Intercoastal Clean-Up
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 Schools/Sports
• article has image "There Ought to be a Law" poster contest winners receive certificates
Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) hosted his second There Ought to be a Law poster contest. Elementary and middle school studentsthroughout the assemblyman's district were asked to design a poster that proposed an idea they would like to see become law. More...
• article has image Bay Shore congratulates scholarship semi-finalist student
• Babylon Football: Panthers romp twice, Maul Mustangs 38-8, Mariners 49-7
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 Columnists
• HEARD IT ON THE GRAPEVINE
IT WAS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR THE ANNUAL ROTARY PARTY. The venue was changed from La Grange where it was held for many years - but everyone raved about this year's party which was held at the Long Island Yacht Club. More...
• article has image Pets, Pets, Pets
• article has image Poster Pet of the Week
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 Library
• This week at the library
Babylon Library, 24 South Carll Ave. 669-1624 •The Afterlife with Adrienne: Wed. Oct. 22 from 6:15-8:45 p.m. Come see real spirit communication! •Yoga: Wed. Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 26, Dec. 3 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. $40 pp fee. More...
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 Events & Bulletin
• THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SUNDAY, October 19 •Debtors Anonymous: 6:30 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Rd., Room 9, Deer Park. Free. For info., call 917-319-2819. More...
• Ovations Dance Academy casting call
• Bay Shore Tricentennial photo exhibit
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 Obituaries
• article has image Lorraine Jemison, 45-year Babylon Village resident and CCD teacher
Longtime Babylon Village resident and active community member Lorraine M. Jemison died August 21, 2008. She was 80 years old. Born and raised in Rosedale, Queens, she later lived on Pilcher Street in Babylon Village for 45 years. More...
• article has image Frances Bailey, Babylon Village resident, local nurse
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 Opinion
• Don't sit by the sidelines in November
We begin this week with coverage of our candidates for New York State, discussing the issue of education in this tough financial environment. The questions were specific and the answers each candidate gave, with few exceptions reflected their points of view and the way in which they would move forward on your behalf over the next two years. More...
• TV commercials are too loud
• Local veteran responds to letter from former Babylon Beautification Society board member
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