October 23, 2008 RSS feed / People/Social

OLOL nursery school students use new media

In the new media center at Our Lady of Lourdes School in West Islip, even the youngest "nursery" students use the computers. More...

Good Samaritan Hospital appoints new executive director

Kathy Dulanto was recently appointed executive director, of the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation. In her new position, Dulanto will be responsible for identifying and developing opportunities for financial support of The Foundation. More...

Catholic Health Services announces new appointment

On Sept. 15 Catholic Health Services (CHS) of Long Island, one of the region's largest integrated health care systems, announced the appointment of Cathy Argeroplos as director of admissions for continuing care of CHS. More...

Long Island National Cemetery annual Veteran's Day service

The Long Island National Cemetery Memorial Organization invites the public to attend the annual Veteran's Day Memorial Service on Sun., Nov. 2, 1:30 p.m. at the Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, Wellwood Avenue entrance. More...

Our Lady of Consolation donates defibrillator to West Islip Fire Department

On Mon, Oct. 6, Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Center presented the West Islip Fire Department with a new Lifepack defibrillator. More...

West Babylon native receives 2008 Outstanding Directing award

West Babylon native Edward Elefterion received the 2008 Outstanding Directing award from the New York Innovative Theatre Awards (IT Awards) for his work on the Night of Nosferatu, which was produced by Rabbit Hole Ensemble. More...

Carlocks and Breens announce engagement

Don and Roberta Carlock of Babylon announce the engagement of their daughter Meredith to Travers Breen, son of George and Sharon Breen of Centereach and Medford. More...

Lions Club recognized as Model Club

The Babylon Lions Club received an award for becoming a Model Club in Lions International's Campaign Sight First II. The Banner Patch was presented by Past District Governor (PDG) Marie Petraitis. More...

Raising awareness in school zones

Suffolk County Leg. Wayne R. Horsley secured funding for "Smart Signs" which have been installed on Park Avenue, Babylon near the Babylon Memorial Grade School. More...

Babylon resident wins Prudential CARES award

The Prudential Foundation and Prudential Financial, recently provided $466,250 in Prudential CARES Volunteer Grants to 603 nonprofit organizations worldwide. More...

Lindenhurst student wins essay contest

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Astoria Federal Savings held its third annual essay contest for children, ages 5-12, asking them to complete the statement: "If I save a lot today, in the future I could..." Hundreds of essays were receiv More...

Sinai Reform Temple welcomes reverse mortgage advisor

The Myths and Mysteries of Reverse Mortgages will be explained by Patricia Whitlock of Choice Home Mortgage Services. This free, no obligations seminar, will take place at Sinai Reform Temple of Bay Shore, 39 Brentwood Rd., Sun., Oct. 26, 9:30 am. More...

St. Joseph's College honors alum at Inaugural Hall of Fame induction ceremony

St. Joseph's College announced that the inaugural celebration of its Golden Eagle Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 17 at the John A. Danzi Athletic Center, located on its Long Island Campus in Patchogue. More...

Scholar in the News....

•North Babylon resident Sarah Bouzaidi, a sixth grader at Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School in Brookville, was named September Student of the Month. More...

Good Samaritan 2008 Residents Graduation Dinner

Every June, Good Samaritan bids an emotional farewell to its graduating residents at its annual graduation dinner. More...

Welcoming baby Alyssa Marie Hovanec

Alyssa Marie Hovanec was born August 13, 2008 at Stony Brook Hospital to Kara-Jean Duffy and John Hovanec of West Babylon. She weighed six pounds, five ounces and was 20 inches long. More...