June 25, 2009 RSS feed / People/Social

Babylon Village Youth Project photographers win awards

The winners of the Babylon Village Youth Project Digital Photography Contest received their awards from Mayor Scordino, Trustee Davida, BVYP President Arena and Bank Manager Mullane. More...

Good Samaritan Hospital volunteer elected president of Region's Hospital Auxiliaries

Brentwood resident Bernadette Nee, a Good Samaritan Hospital volunteer, was elected to a one-year term as president of the Nassau-Suffolk Council of Hospital Auxiliaries. Her term expires June, 2010. More...

St. Peter's by the Sea annual character induction ceremony

Thefirst National Junior Honor Society for the St. Peter's by-the-Sea Episcopal Day School Middle School, Bay Shore, are shown. More...

Sen. Gillibrand makes a stop at Stop & Shop

N.Y.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visited the area recently and stopped to speak to reporters residents at Stop 'n Shop on Route 109, Lindenhurst. More...

Captain John S. Parrish Medical Service Corps. U.S. Navy honored

Captain John Scott Parrish, Medical Services Corps. United States Navy, formerly of Babylon, was recently awarded his second Meritorious Service Medal (Gold Star). Captain Parrish attended the Babylon Public Schools. More...

Youth members of the BVVP worked to collect food

The youth members at the Babylon Village Youth Project worked diligently collecting food items for their Project Replenish II. Thegroup gathered to sort the items and enjoyed a pizza party to celebrate its success. More...

Babylon Village Girl Scouts collected prom dresses

Recently Babylon Village Girl Scout Juliettes collected prom dresses to be donated to girls who do not have the means to purchase a dress. The Scouts sorted and labeled dresses, shoes and accessories. More...

Beacon Biz Beat

The Copiague Chamber of Commerce and local officials welcomed the opening of the latest in a chain of four eateries, Pollo Campero. The restaurant is in a new building at Sunrise Highway and Straight Path. More...

Historical Society of Islip hosted Long Island Museums Curator at Islip Public Library

On March 26, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosted Joshua Ruff, curator, L.I. Museums, at the Islip Public Library. Ruff presented a program, based on the museum's current exhibit, Growing Up on L.I. More...

Town of Islip Supervisor accepts grant for West Islip Beautification Soceity

Islip Town Supv. Phil Nolan, right, recently accepted a $22,500 grant from S.C. Leg. Tom Barraga, left, for the West Islip Beautification Society. More...

West Babylon resident named Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Officer

Empire National Bank, a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Islandia, recently named West Babylon resident Richard J. O'Brien senior vice president and senior loan officer. Thebank's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Douglas C. More...

"Be Pool Smart" poster contest participants honored by school alumni and S.C. Leg. Lou D'Amaro

Just prior to the start of their annual Field Day, students at May Moore Elementary School in Deer Park were treated to a special visit from S.C. More...

Annual Pot of Gold dinner at Our Lady of Consolation

The annual fund-raising event for Our Lady of Consolation consisted of cooking demonstrations joining Italian and Irish cuisines. Chef Mike of Cafe Il Villaggio participated in a cooking demonstration ably assisted by his Sous' Chef Msgr. More...

Three Babylon Village women clubs honored at Ole Times Day

Three Babylon Village women clubs were honored at Ole Times Day, May 17. More...

WIFD holds Installation dinner

At the annual installation dinner of the West Islip Fire Department, Ex-Chief Al Waters celebrates 50 years of service. Ex- Chief Waters was an officer of Vanguard Engine Company and a founding member of the department. More...

Chaplain Terrance Walsh promoted to Lt. Colonel

Chaplain Terrence (Terry) Walsh, the son of Marge Sommerville of Babylon Village, has been promoted to Lt. Colonel. More...

MEDCSF winners

Babylon Junior-Senior High School senior Valerie Kamath has joined the group of past students who have been presented with the Mayor E. Donald Conroy Scholarship. More...