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WB students attend ESL camp

The West Babylon School District incorporates technology into its English as a second language curriculum (ESL). Students who attended a recent ESL Technology camp were taught how to make a video presentation. More...

Eagle Scout completes garden project at St. John's

Thispast November, John Fatuzzo of North Babylon completed his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project at St. John the Baptist DHS in West Islip. More...

Officials help celebrate Brumidi Lodge's 40th anniversary

The Order Sons of Italy in America, Constantino Brumidi Lodge No. 2211 in Deer Park celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a dinner/dance at Chateau Le Mer, Lindenhurst, Oct. 29. More...

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Schools/Sports

KIC Junior Commissioners launch annual sneaker recycling drive

Keep Islip Clean Junior Commissioners (JCs) have launched their annual Sneaker Recycling Drive and are now collecting old sneakers for donation to NIKE’s Reuse-A-Shoe program. More...

Hungry readers at Brook Ave. School

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record made history officially setting a new record for the world’s largest shared reading experience. More...

External Diploma Program offers adults high school diploma

TheExternal Diploma Program offersadults 21 and over the opportunity to receive credit for their life experiences and earn a high school diploma from the West Babylon or Kings Park School Districts. More...

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Events & Bulletin

This Week’s events

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, Jan. 9 •Families Anonymous: 10 a.m., New Life Community Church, 380 Lakeland Ave., Sayville. For info., call 581-3418. More...

St. Monica’s Guild meets January 18

St. Monica’s Guild of Suffolk for Widowed Men and Women will meet Mon., Jan. 18, 1 p.m. at the West Islip Library, 3 Higbie Ln., West Islip. For information, call 631-581-0466. More...

America’s Boating Course offered

The United States Power Squadron will be offering America’s Boating Course for adults and young boaters, age 10 and up. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Legals

Notice of formation of Naperty Homes LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on November 9, 2009. Officelocated in Suffolk County. More...

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Bellone, Henry and Quirk take oaths of office

Watch video of Bellone taking oath

This story contains a video Last week, Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone, who was reelected in November, took the oath of office. His wife was at his side with his youngest daughter. More...

Bellone, Henry and Quirk take oaths of office

Watch video of Bellone taking oath

Last week, Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone, who was reelected in November, took the oath of office. His wife was at his side with his youngest daughter. More...

New group presses for residential priority for hookups at Bergen Point

By Lena Pennino

Hoping not to flush away a 30-year dream, a new group, Concerned Citizens for Sewers, have become advocates for those homeowners who want to hook into the Southwest Sewer District. More...

Lindenhurst's Drenckhahn awarded scouting honor

Lindenhurst High School junior Robert Drenckhahn was awarded the highest scouting honor, the rank of Eagle. More...

Babylon’s Chris Wingert wins MLS title

By Chris R. Vaccaro

Chris Wingert made Babylon proud when the hometown hero won a Major League Soccer championship with Real Salt Lake in November. TheSt. More...

People/Social

Vendors needed for Black History Month program

Vendors are needed for the 22nd annual Black History Month Program, sponsored by Supv. Steve Bellone and the Town of Babylon Department of Human Services, to be held Sat., Feb. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Eucharistic Ministers needed at OLC

Our Lady of Consolation, a 450-bed nursing and rehabilitative care center, located at 111 Beach Drive in West Islip, currently seeks compassionate individuals willing to volunteer their time as Eucharistic Ministers. More...

2010 Senior Advocate Schedule available

S.C. Leg. Lou D’Amaro (D-North Babylon) is alerting local residents about the newly-released Suffolk County Office for the Aging Winter 2010 Senior Advocate Schedule. More...

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Columnists

Joanne Anderson’s PETS, PETS ,PETS

“You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog, cryin’ all the time. More...

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Library

It’s Happenin’ A t Your Library

Babylon Library 24 South Carll Ave. • 669-1624 •Computer 1st Grade for Grown-ups: Wed., Jan. 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $3 fee. •Winterscape Painting: Thurs., Jan. 14 from 6:15-8:45 p.m. $3 fee. •Career Tips: Tues., Jan. More...

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Obituaries

Dorothy Wrage, church volunteer, at 82

By Tiffany Elliott

Longtime Amityville resident, Dorothy “Dot” I. Wrage, who was active in the First United Methodist Church, died Dec. 8, 2009 at Daleview Nursing Center in Farmingdale. She was 82. More...

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Opinion

Residents should take reasonable approach to sewer hookup mandates

A group of residents living within the Town of Babylon but outside of the Southwest Sewer District (SWSD) have formed an organization to represent their interests as more and more pressure is put on that facility. More...

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Everyone should believe in a higher power

Dear Editor: This is an open letter to atheists and non-believers. You may not believe in God or a higher power, but you cannot deny that miracles are taking place every day. Surely you cannot say that they are just a coincidence. More...

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