January 14, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Taxpayers do it standing in line

by Carolyn James
At one end of Babylon Town Hall, a swearing in ceremony was being held for Supervisor Steve Bellone, Councilman Lindsey Henry and Clerk Carol Quirk, all who won re-election in November. More...

County seeks site for homeless sexual offenders

Five of eight possible locations in Babylon
by Carolyn James

Suffolk County will be making a final decision this week on where to locate an emergency housing trailer for up to 18 convicted sexual offenders. More...

Village of Babylon

Village of Babylon offices will be closed and there will be no rubbish or garbage pick-up on Mon., Jan. 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. Residents cannot put rubbish or recycling out to the curb on holidays. More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

Babylon High School String Quartet performs at Farmingdale State College

TheBabylon High School String Quartet performed at a Farmingdale State College holiday event on Dec. 17, 2009. More...

New teachers welcomed in Babylon School District

After meeting the rigorous criteria established by the district, eight new teachers were welcomed into the Babylon School District this school year. More...

West Babylon is a Bookworm's Heaven

W e s t Babylon held its annual fall book fair at S ant ap ogue Elementary on Nov. 23 and 24. The students had the opportunity to browse through hundreds of titles to choose the books best fit for them. More...

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Library

It’s Happenin’ At Your Library

Babylon Library, 24 South Carll Ave. • 669-1624 •Career Tips: Tues., Jan. 19 from 7-8 p.m. •AARP Defensive Driving: Wed., Jan. 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $12 pp fee. •Small Claims/Landlord Tenant Suits: Tues., Jan. 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: SUNDAY, Jan. 17 •Debtors Anonymous: 6:30 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Rd., Room 9, Deer Park. Free. For info., call 917-319-2819. More...

Safe Boating Courses and free Vessel Safety Checks offered

Safe Boating Courses, free Vessel Safety Checks and more are offered by America’s Boating Club®, the United States Power Squadrons®. With 18 squadrons around Long Island, there’s one near you. More...

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post blood drive to be held January 18

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 18 will hold a blood drive., Mon., Jan 18, 1:45 to 9:15 p.m. at 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Doreen Fiscina at 516-478-5031. More...

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West Islip students get first-hand lesson in free speech

VIEW VIDEO OF KIRDAHY STUDENTS SPEAKING BEFORE SCHOOL BOARD

This story contains a video Tues., Jan. More...

Former Babylon Mayor, Syd Askoff dies

Wake set for Wednesday; services Thursday

Longtime Babylonian, lawmaker, firefighter and political leader Syd Askoff died Sunday following a long illness. He will repose at the Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, Babylon Wed., Jan. 20, 2-4 :30 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. More...

In the News

TheArgyle Auto Service s2tation in Babylon Village recently held its annual Toys for Tots collection program. After many people donated generously to the program, two truck loads of toys were picked up by the U.S. Marines Alpha Company 6th Comm. More...

Police seek public’s help in nabbing shoplifter

Suffolk County Third Precinct Crime Section and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the persons that stole items from a local Target on two separate dates. More...

People/Social

Islip volunteers join Main Street Beautification Project

Danielle Orenzow appreciates the charm of Islip’s Main Street, but she saw there was room for improvement so she contacted the Islip Chamber of Commerce with a proposed plan. More...

Islip resident promoted to VP at Madison National Bank

Madison National Bank announced the promotion of Islip resident Theresa E. Going to the position of vice president and relationship manager. More...

Conklin House in Babylon has historic bricks for sale

The Steering Committee of the Nathaniel Conklin House has just released a limited number of bricks from the original house built in 1803. They are being made available to the community from the recent renovation of the structure. More...

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Columnists

Heard it on the Grapevine

by Jane Warren

PRESTIGIOUS AWARD TO FORMER BABYLON RESIDENT. More...

Pet, Pets, Pets

“Teddy” a small Newfoundland mix, spent at least four months living in the woods where Southern State meets Bethpage Parkway. A group of dedicated people were determined to bring him to safety. More...

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Obituaries

Bernie Scanlon, Babylon Village resident, covered local sports as an editor and columnist for the Babylon Eagle

By Lena Pennino

When Susie Morris walks into a store in Babylon Village, chances are the people there knew her dad, Bernie Scanlon, a lifelong resident of Babylon Village who had the gift of making friends wherever he went. 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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