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January 1, 2009  RSS feed
Town adds six Smart Cars to its fleet for a greener Babylon
The Town of Babylon will be unveiling 6 Smart Carts recently purchased as part of it passenger fleet of vehicles. " In this time of economic crisis, all levels of government need to do what is fiscally responsible and what is in the best interest of the tax payer," said Supervisor Bellone. More...
Lindy MS hosts college program

"It is never too early to start thinking about college," advised Gigi Lamens, director of admissions at St. Joseph's College in Patchogue. Lamens was the guest speaker recently at a special program at Lindenhurst Middle School, during which parents received some important advice about planning for college. Lamens' main advice was to "start planning early. More...

Top Chef Daniel Gagnon of Babylon Carriage House on popular Bravo show
By Janine Logan

Bravo channel Top Chef contestant and chef de cuisine of the Babylon Carriage House, Daniel Gagnon, has made a lasting impression with his culinary skills upon the millions of Americans who tune into this popular cable program. More...

 Columnists
• article has image Pets, Pets, Pets
"More powerful than a locomotive. Able to eat tall couches in a single bound-"No, not Superman, but Marley, the demolitions expert disguised as a rambunctious yellow Lab, has stepped out of John Grogan's popular novel, Marley & Me, More...
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 Library
• This week at the Library
Babylon Library, 24 South Carll Ave. • 669-1624 •Design your own Lamp: Sat. Jan. 10 from 2-3:30 p.m. For young adults. •Organize & Declutter your World: Mon. Jan. 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. •AARP Driver's Safety Class: Wed. 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: SATURDAY, Jan. 3 •Suffolk County Gray Panthers: 1 p.m., West Islip Public Library. For info., call 736-7875. •Amputee Support: 1:30 p.m., Southside Hospital, 301 E. Main Street, Bay Shore. For info., call 968- 3477. More...
• Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers services
• article has image "Operation Christmas stockings for our Troops...!!!"
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 Obituaries
• article has image Longtime area resident, Bobby Blossom
Longtime Babylon and Bay Shore resident Robert "Bobby" Blossom died Nov. 1, 2008. He was 86 years old. He was born in New York City to Edna and Sumner Blossom. When he was two years old, his family moved to a home on Woodsome Road in Babylon. He graduated from Babylon High School, Deerfield Academy and Tufts University. More...
• James Drake, formerly of West Islip
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 Opinion
• A few thoughts for the New Year.
Editorial
First, if you will be out celebrating the New Year, please don't drink and drive. Ensure that you have a reliable designated driver, call a cab or stay put until your alcohol levels are within the legal limits. Many people have a few drinks and think they are just fine to get behind the wheel of a car. More...
• article has image DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
• Veto of park fee increases holds the line for taxpayers, says lawmaker
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 Legals
• Public Notices
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY Wells Fargo Bank, NA, et al., Plaintiff(s) vs. Yvonne Johnson, et al., Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. More...
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