Town considering moratorium on battery energy storage facilities
By Carolyn James
The Town of Babylon is considering a proposed law to place a temporary moratorium on all battery energy storage system facilities within the town, based on concerns for safety. At...
SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center now open in Babylon
Center will assist residents impacted by January storm to apply for assistanceNew York State Senator Monica R. Martinez announced the opening of a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center at Babylon Town Hall. The center will assist constituents...
Babylon Village artists featured in March
Babylon Village Arts Council (BVAC) artists are featured at both the Babylon Public Library and Webster Bank for the month of March. The Rotational Artist Program connects artists with exhibition...
Babylon Town proclaims March Irish-American month, honors Copiague High School scholar Kemmora SimmonsFree Access
By Carolyn James
Babylon Town officials stood alongside Jim McGrath, president of the AOH St. Patrick’s Division 2 of Babylon, on February 28 to proclaim March Irish American Month in the town. Councilman...
Enjoy a no-bake dessert this Easter Sunday
No-Bake Cheesecake EggsEaster eggs in all their pastel glory come to mind when pondering an important holy day on the Christian calendar. Easter eggs are great to hide and fun to find,...
Abraham Lincoln’s little-known compassion for dogs and cats
*I care not for a man’s religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it. - Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln, considered by many our greatest President, was born...
LI’s “Street Cat Doctor” gets her just rewardFree Access
Dr. L. Gay Senk is the veterinary force on Long Island behind the Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) movement to curtail the overpopulation of feral cats, while also improving the quality of life...
Happenings at Your Public Library
Babylon Library, 24 S. Carll Ave. • 669-1624 •Adult Games: Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 1 - 4 p.m. The Community Room is open for library patrons...
Leo J. Murphy, beloved Hibernian of Babylon Village, at 87
Leo J. Murphy celebrated all things family, faith, community and Ireland. He was born Aug. 9, 1936 in Castletown Berehaven, Ireland, to Peter Murphy and Josephine Lynch. Educated by the...
Sister Mary Jane Phillips, Dominican sister and nurse, at 92
Sister Mary Jane Phillips, who ministered as a nurse at Our Lady of Consolation Residence in West Islip for almost 20 years, died March 5, 2024. She was 92 years...
Carolyn K. Gutmann of Babylon and West Islip at 91
Carolyn Gutmann, lifelong member of the Babylon United Methodist Church and the Babylon Historical Society, died on Feb. 13, 2024, at 91 years old. Mrs. Gutmann was born on Oct....
North Babylon track, wrestling teams honored for championship wins
The North Babylon High School track and wrestling teams were recently honored for their championship wins. New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso and Suffolk County Legislator Steven Flotteron visited the...
Business students network, make virtual business deals at annual event
Babylon Junior-Senior High School’s virtual enterprise students received hands-on business experience at the Virtual Enterprises Long Island Business Plan Competition and Trade Show at Long Island University. Twenty-five Babylon students...
Scholars In the News
Eiurlan Coppola of West Islip and Shane Hewlette of Deer Park have been named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at Fairleigh Dickinson University. •The following students have been named...
Closing the doors on illegally operated motels is vital to protecting our communities
EDITORIALIn recent months, town officials in Oyster Bay and Babylon have acted against several motels that have been a nuisance in the community as well as a health and safety...
Dealing with stress is a one-day-at-a-time exercise in patience
PUBLIC COMMENTARYBy Bryan Golden
Although life has its ups and downs, at times of prolonged or intense down periods there is the potential of feeling overwhelmed. When this happens, it can create a cascading...
BVAC art show looking for entrants
The Babylon Village Arts Council (BVAC) has scheduled its 16th annual outdoor art exhibition, “Art...
Lindenhurst Chamber hosts Chinese Auction, April 17
The Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Chinese Auction on Wed., April 17...
Simpson UMC Thrift Shop sale, April 12
Simpson United Methodist Church is having a thrift shop sale on Friday, April 12. Pack...
Public Notices –
Supplemental Summonsand Notice of Object ofAction Supreme Court OfThe State Of New YorkCounty Of Suffolk Actionto Foreclose a MortgageIndex #: 616415/2023 Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs SaragineFrancois, Julian FrancoisIf Living,...
Public Notices –
Supplemental Summonsand Notice of Object ofAction Supreme Court OfThe State Of New YorkCounty Of Suffolk Actionto Foreclose a MortgageIndex #: 616415/2023 Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs SaragineFrancois, Julian FrancoisIf Living,...
Public Notices – Your right to know
SUPREME COURT OFTHE STATE OF NEWYORK - COUNTY OFSUFFOLKDEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEEUNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICINGAGREEMENT RELATINGTO IMPAC SECUREDASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGHCERTIFICATES, SERIES2004-1, V.MICHAEL JACKSONA/ K/ A...
POLICE BLOTTER
March 28, 2024
The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police and other local police and fire departments. Readers should note that a full listing of incidents continues to be...