February 18, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Asian Beetle infestation on its last legs, but still bugging areas of Babylon, Islip and the Massapequas

by Lena Pennino
Thenow famous Asian longhorned beetle – a shiny big black bug with white spots and long antenna - has not been seen in these parts for more than a year. Sighting of the spotted beetle has been, you could say, spotty. More...

WB athletes sign letters of intent

West Babyon Girls Varsity Lacrosse team had four players sign national letters of intent to play Division I lacrosse starting in the spring of 2011. More...

Help your home ward off winter’s chill

(NewsUSA) - When you feel that special nip in the air, you know it’s time to pull out your woolen sweaters and warmer jackets. But are you taking steps to keep you home cozy through the winter? More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

Copiague’s Walker off to good start at University of South Carolina

by Chris R. Vaccaro

At Copiague High School, Ieasia Walker was everything coach Carol Olsen wanted in a player. She scored, was a leader and helped the Eagles all the way to the New York State tournament. More...

Simone Hernandez named Lutheran Student of the Month

Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School in Brookville announced that Simone Hernandez, a Wyandanch resident and LuHi sixth grader, was named December Student of the Month., Students must exemplify academic excellence as well as character and ser More...

Legislator D'Amaro and Stern help induct Deer Park HS students into Honor Society

Extolling their scholastic and service achievements, and commending them for their displays of leadership and character, Suffolk County Legislators Lou D’Amaro (D-North Babylon) and Steve Stern (D-Huntington) recently joined with school and di More...

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Library

It’s Happenin’ At Your Library

Babylon Library, 24 South Carll Ave. 669-1624 •Chinese New Year: Wed., Feb 24 from 7-8:15 p.m. Cooking demonstration. •Tai-Chi: Mon., March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr. 15, call for time. $15 pp 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: FRIDAY, Feb. 19 •Grandparents Class: 7-9 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip. $20, one class. For info., call 376-4444. SATURDAY, Feb. 20 More...

BaCCA presents Suzanne Ernst and Maria Fairchild

The BaCCA Third Sunday Song Swap will present Suzanne Ernst and Maria Fairchild, Sun., Feb. 21, 1 p.m. at the BaCCA Arts Center, 149 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. More...

Warrior Family Assistance program dance March 7

TheSuffolkCounty American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a Warrior Family Assistant Program dance, Sun., March 7, 3 to 7 p.m. at the Amityville American Legion, Post 1015, 70 Elm St., Copiague. There will be a DJ, food and bar. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF BABYLON NOTICE OF TAX SALE WHEREAS, arrears of the taxes levied for the year 2009 by the Village of Babylon, charged and imposed pursuant to law, remain due and unpaid on the several tracts, lots, pieces, or parcels of la More...

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Police seek public's help in solving attempted robbery

Manager of Wendy's in Copiague shot at

Police are seeking the public’s help in apprehending a man who attempted to rob the manager of Wendy’s fast food restaurant in Copiague today. Police gave this account:  More...

WB South Bay students head back to school tomorrow

Our Lady of Grace to house 300 South Bay students and staff following fire

By Carolyn James, Lena Pennino and Marissa Cox At Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church in West Babylon, there is room at the Inn. More...

West Islip woman honored by S.C. Exec. Steve Levy for her volunteer work

By Lena Pennino

For her work with those suffering from postpartum depression, Sonia Murdock, co-founder and executive director of Postpartum Resource Center of New York located in West Islip, was lauded by S.C. Exec. More...

SCPD offers gun buy-back program

by Marissa Cox

The Suffolk County Police want your illegal handguns—and they’re willing to give you a $200 Visa card for them. More...

How to protect your home from dangerous mold

(NewsUSA) - In these hard economic times, it has never been more important to protect what for many people is their most significant investment: their home. More...

People/Social

Babylon High School's up and coming entrepeneurs visit local Babylon Village restaurants

Two Babylon High School college entrepreneurship classes, taught by Andrew Marulis, recently visited local restaurant owners, the Domingo family, at their Babylon Village restaurant, Il Villagio, as a way of learning more about starting a new busine More...

Presidents Day exhibition at Babylon Library

To coincide with Presidents Day, Richard and Gail Sullivan have offered to display their collection of George Washington memorabilia in the Babylon Public Library's Lobby Showcase for the month of February. More...

Tanger Outlets donates to the Deer Park Fire Department

Tanger Outlets at the Arches helped kicked off the new year by showing its thanks and support for the Deer Park Fire Department. More...

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Columnists

Heard it on the Grapvine

A VERY SPECIAL PARTY FOR A VERY SPECIAL LADY. More...

Pet, Pets, Pets

Author’s Note: The following column is nominated in the Newspaper Editorial category in the 2009 Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) Writing Competition. It first appeared in “Pets” last year on May 28. More...

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Obituaries

John Van Leeuwen of West Babylon, worked for Van Bourgendien

by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime West Babylon resident, John Van Leeuwen, died from heart failure on Jan. 11, 2010 at the East Neck Nursing Home in West Babylon. More...

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Opinion

Changes in our health care system must be made with care

We’ve had the occasion recently to rely upon health care professionals in the care of an elderly family member. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

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The story of this country’s bridges spans history

Readers’ Voices: Letters and Commentary

Growing up in West Islip, we celebrated Presidents Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays in February. I remember our geometry teacher, Mr. More...

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