February 19, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Trustees recognize BHS Football champions

The Babylon Village Board recently congratulated the 2008 League IV Football Champions from Babylon High School with a proclamation. Pictured with the team are Athletic Director Bob Mayo, Head Coach Rick Punzone, Mayor Ralph Scordino. More...

After year-long delay, Town signs off on 8-year CSEA contract

by Carolyn James

An 8-year contract, one of the longest every negotiated between the Town of Babylon and the CSEA employees, has finally been adopted. More...

Special Sections

Library

This week at the library

Babylon Library, 24 South Carll Ave. 669-1624 •The Haunted White House: Tues. Feb. 24 from 7-8 p.m. Adult program. •Get tix for 3 Celtic Women: Tues. March 3 from 7-8:15 p.m. •The Irish in New York: Tues. 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: FRIDAY, Feb. 20 •Early Pregnancy Class: 7-9:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. Free. For info., call 376-4444. More...

Babylon Lions hold annual Super Bowl fundraiser

On Feb. 1, the Babylon Lions held their annual Super Bowl fundraiser at the Masonic Lodge on Main Street in Babylon. This active Lions Club has been assisting in worthy causes within the Babylon community since 1936. More...

Babylon Village Arts Council sponsors cartooning workshop

The Babylon Village Arts Council held a workshop on cartooning Dec. 1. The event was attended by many local youngsters who found the information and insight of instructor Edward Lee very interesting. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Legals

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPE- CIAL MEETING OF WEST BABYL PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of West Babylon Union Free School District will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, between the More...

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Levy gives dire picture of Suffolk's finances; looks at challenge with hope

Suffolk lawmakers said State of the County speech lacked specifics
By Carolyn James

A one-hour State of the County speech delivered by S.C. Exec. Steve Levy provided a realistic but optimistic look at the County's finances, calling for everyone to roll up their sleeves and work together to get through these tough economic times. More...

Babylon Village forms "Green" Committee

By Carolyn James

Babylon Village has formed a Green Committee, which will be charged with developing programs and policies that will protect the environment, reduce energy and help the Village to work more efficiently. More...

Police seek information on NB bank robbery

Suffolk County Police Major Case Investigations Unit detectives are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at a Bethpage Federal Credit Union branch in North Babylon. Police said a man entered the credit union at 11:35 a.m., Thurs., Feb. More...

Columnists

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

You're never too old be a winner. Ten-year- old Stump proved this at the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club (WKC) Dog Show as the first of his breed but more important- the oldest dog ever to win at the Garden. More...

HEARD IT ON THE GRAPEVINE

by Jane Warren

IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DEAY for the annual "Busy women" party held for the benefit of the Scholarship Fund a the lovely home of Fran and bob Pasch last Sunday. More...

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Obituaries

Lillian Brueckner, lifelong Babylon Village resident

by Tiffany Elliott

Lifetime Babylon Village resident and loving wife, mother and grandmother, Lillian M. Brueckner, died Dec. 16, 2008 after battling cancer. The avid gardener was 63. More...

IN MEMORIUM

JOHN PASCARELLA OF WEST BABYLON

11/27/25 - 11/21/04 I can't believe it has been five years since we last heard your laugh and that great sense of humor. We all miss you each and every day. Love Kay, Joanne, Laurie and grandchildren More...

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