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February 25, 2010 / Front Page

West Babylon community comes together to find answers, solutions

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. The church has opened its doors to house the 300 students and staff of South Bay Elementary School following the fire that destroyed the school last week. More...

Pen pal project brings students from Lindenhurst and Hanoi together

For the past 6 months, 48 fifth-grade students at Edward W. Bower Elementary school in Lindenhurst participated in a pen pal project with students at Truong Vuong secondary school in Hanoi, Vietnam. More...

Police arrest two women for prostitution

Illegal massage parlor shut down

Suffolk County Police today arrested two women for offering prostitution at a West Islip massage parlor. More...

Echoes of yesteryear whisper as Old Town Hall is restored

by Carolyn James

This story contains a video Taking down the makeshift sheetrock and paneling in the Old Town Hall reveals the beautiful, original architecture and, for anyone who listens, there is the distinct sound of history whispering a sigh of relief. More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

Babylon Senior a medal winner

As a result of his dedication and commitment to his academics, Babylon High School senior Salvatore Albanese has been awarded this year’s Rensselaer Medal. More...

Lindenhurst schools to hold K registration

Registration for kindergarten in the Lindenhurst School District will take place at each district elementary school Tues., March 2, for children whose last names begin with letters A to L, and Tues., March 9, for children with last names beginning w More...

Babylon High School student receives National Honor

TheNational Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced that Babylon Junior-Senior High School student Sean Logan, of Babylon, has been selected for membership. 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. 26 •Caring for your Baby Class: 7-8:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip. $20, one class. For info., call 376- 4444. SATURDAY, Feb. More...

Brumidi Vegas Night

The Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park will hold a Friday Night Vegas, Fri., Feb. 26. The doors open at 7 p.m. Food and drink is available. For information 631-586-3928. More...

Bay Shore Gibson-Mack- Holt House to reopen

The Gibson-Mack-Holt House, headquarters for the Bay Shore Historical Society, 22 Maple Ave., Bay Shore, will re-open Tues., March 2. Thereafter, the house will be open on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m. More...

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Opinion

West Babylon: hit hard, but fighting back with class

Sometimes bad things happen, and while we like to understand why, and figure out how we can make sure they don’t happen again, that is not always possible. Sometimes bad things just happen. More...

Writer: Contact state lawmakers to protect Long Island’s parks and beaches

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Right project, wrong time for new Fountain in Babylon

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Guv proposes to link real property tax break to school tax levy

Funds would come from projected savings in state budget

A plan to bring what he termed “real tax relief for New Yorkers,” was proposed recently by Gov. David Paterson as part of his new budget and is under review by he legislature. More...

South Bay School destroyed by fire

This story contains a video by Marissa Cox, Carolyn James and Lena Pennino More...

NBFD installs officers; announces service awards

Suffolk Legislator Lou D’Amaro (D-North Babylon) administered the Oath of Officeto three newly installed assistant chiefs and presented a Proclamation to outgoing President Paul Caroleo at the 74th Annual North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company I More...

Police investigating accident that injured four in N.B.

Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred at 5:08 p.m. Sat., Feb. 13, and injured four people. More...

Police charge three with robbery spree

Suffolk County Police have arrested three men for a string of armed street robberies that occurred in Brentwood during a seven-week span. More than a dozen armed street robberies were committed in Brentwood between Dec. 22, 2009 and Feb. 2, 2010. More...

Columnists

Babylon News & Muse

by Mary Gallagher

Things have been especially quiet, with a lot of Babylonians away for winter break. Next Monday brings us to March, and everyone is praying for balmier weather…"Not yet," says Mother Nature! More...

Pets, Pets, Pets

Westminster is a celebration of purebred dogs, actually every dog. More...

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Obituaries

Michael Flannery, former Babylon Village resident, and Suffolk County Water Authority employee

by Tiffany Elliott

Several years ago, the Babylon athletic leagues looked to raise money to plant a tree in the name of their longtime volunteer Michael Flannery. More...

Kathleen Brant Lappin, former resident of Babylon Village

Kathleen (Colleen) Brant Lappin, a former longtime resident of Babylon Village, died Jan. 1, 2010 at her home in Maine surrounded by her family. She was 82 years old. Mrs. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Public Notices

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, NAME: CENTRAL REALTY CYA, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/11/10. Office location: Suffolk County. More...

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