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February 4, 2010  RSS feed
Syd Askoff, former Babylon Village Mayor, attorney and legislator, dies
Throughout his life, Syd Askoff wanted to live in only one place—Babylon Village. And, he devoted much of his time and energy to protecting the community and improving it as a volunteer with the Babylon Village Fire Department, a Village Trustee and Mayor, and Suffolk County Legislator. More...
Babylon School Board business...
by Janine Logan

Items from the Jan. 11 Babylon School Board meeting. •Faculty from the Practical Arts department opened the board meeting with a presentation on the financial literacy courses offered at Babylon Junior-Senior High School. In one course, students use a virtual simulation game to manage their time, career, money, and personal life. More...

In the News: A Long Island state of mind

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, left; and Matthew Crosson, President of the Long Island Association, center, joined with newly elected Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, at the Long Island Assoc More...

 People/Social
• West Babylon Post Office earns 5Star Customer Service award
You’ve heard of 5 Star restaurants and movies - there are also 5 Star Post Offices. West Babylon Post Office recently earned a bronze five-star rating as part of the Postal Service’s 5 Star Customer Service Program. Ratings are based on surveys by the Gallup Organization. To earn a bronze award a post office has to receive the 5 Star Award for four postal quarters in a row. More...
• Babylon Village Arts Council Winter Art Show Feb. 27
• article has image Nancy C. Keating and Thomas A. Stock to wed
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 Schools/Sports
• WBHS Scholar athletes..
West Babylon High School announced its fall 2009 scholar athletes. More than 30 students earned honors for their stellar performances both on the field and in the classroom. More...
• article has image Babylon pride abounds during homecoming celebration
• article has image Deer Park pre-k students celebrate Festival of Lights
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 Columnists
• Babylon News & Muse
There’s not much news this week…late January seems to be a time that many of us just want to hibernate after the holidays. Even the stores are empty as people realize just how much they spent in December and decide to save some money for a change. More...
• article has image Pets, Pets, Pets
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 Library
• It’s Happenin’ At Your Library
Babylon Library, 24 South Carll Ave. 669-1624 •Massage Yourself to Better Health: Mon., Feb. 8 from 7-8 p.m. •Teen Valentine Chocolates: Wed., Feb. 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. •Valentine’s Day Cake: Thurs., Feb. 11 from 7-8:30 p.m. $3 fee. 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, Feb. 6 •Amputee Support Group: 1:30 p.m., Southside Hospital, 301 E. Main Street, Bay Shore. Free. For info., call 968-3477. More...
• article has image American Legion Valentine's Day dinner to be held Feb. 13
• Family Service League anger management classes to be held February 25
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 Obituaries
• article has image Maryanne Kemp, Babylon Village resident
Although Maryanne Kemp (nee Siconolfi) lived in Babylon Village for just four years, it did not take her long to fall in love with this quaint and welcoming community. She passed away September 17, 2009, after a long illness and hospitalization. More...
• Bernice “Bessie” Deane, resident of Our Lady of Consolation, at 105
• article has image Mitch Rothberg, of West Babylon, active in local politics
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 Opinion
• There’s enough blame to go around in the high tax game
Last week, Nassau County lawmakers gave themselves healthy raises, only to rescind them days later after a tremendous public outcry. We’re glad they did, but frankly, we are confused as to why they would have supported them in the first place. More...
• Be a hero today; donate blood
• article has image DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
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 Legals
• Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE Warehousemans liens on unclaimed personal property of the following clients at Mr. D’s Moving & Storage Company. All will be sold at Public Auction at 711-4 Koehler Ave. Ronkonkoma, NY on 2-26-10 at 8:00am 1-E. Salmon 11 Laurel St. Patch. N.Y. 11772 2- J. Rose RVHD Landing Riverhead, N.Y. 11901 3- L. More...
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