March 11, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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County Executive talks taxes, economy to Long Island leaders

by Carolyn James
This story contains a video County taxes, development and economic growth were the subjects addressed by S.C. Exec. Steve Levy at the monthly meeting of the Long Island Economic & Social Policy Institute (LIESPI), held last week at Dowling College. More...

Farmingdale College to close its pool as cost-cutting measure

Local swimming teams left high and dry as coaches scramble for alternate sites
by Tiffany Elliott

Within two years, Farmingdale State College’s pool, which is used by many local swim clubs and school teams, will be closed. More...

Babylon Village dentist sinks his teeth into patient care and community service

by Carolyn James

When he’s not in his office in Babylon helping to give people a better smile, he’s bringing smiles to people in other ways. Dr. More...

Special Sections

Columnists

Babylon News & Muse

by Mary Gallagher

•The Pilot Club of Babylon is holding its annual High Tea for Senior Citizens on Sunday, April 11th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on East Main Street in Babylon. More...

Pets, Pets, Pets

Dogs, cats and even horses are innocent victims of the economic downturn too. Yet Pet Peeves, Inc. “the voice of Long Island animals” continues to speak up for them. 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, March 13 •Families Anonymous: 10 a.m., New Life Community Church, 380 Lakeland Ave., Sayville. For info., call 581- 3418. More...

Babylon Town to sponsor Annual Women's History Month Program

Supervisor Steven Bellone and the Town of Babylon Department of Human Services will be sponsoring their Annual Women’s History Month Program, Sat., March 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Babylon Town Hall Annex, 281 Phelps Ln., North Babylon. More...

Babylon School District transportation request deadline April 1

Parents of Babylon Union Free School District children requesting transportation to private or parochial schools for the 2010/2011 school year are reminded that they must submit (by state mandate) requests for transportation by April 1 to: Babylon U More...

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Opinion

TheCensus: on its way to your home

By mid-March, residents will be receiving their 2010 Census forms and we’d like to impress upon our readers the importance of filling out the form and returning it in a timely manner. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

Full Story

There is no better time for economic development than now

Dear Editor: When I returned home to Babylon Village from college in the 1970s, Babylon’s downtown area was teetering on the edge of an economic downturn. More...

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READER ALERT FOR BABYLON VILLAGE

LIRR to begin demolishing train car wash in this weekend

Thursday, March 11, 2020: The Long Island Railroad is scheduled to begin demolishing the old railroad car wash on Cedar Street in Babylon this weekend. More...

In the News

Local scouts visit Babylon Paint & Hardware

As part of a Where I Live achievement project, Babylon Village Tiger Cub Scout Den 2 visited Babylon Paint and Hardware store on Deer Park Avenue. More...

Three incumbents seek reelection in Lindenhurst Village; they're unopposed

by Lena Pennino

Lindenhurst Village Deputy Mayor Kevin McCaffrey, Trustee Maryann Weckerle and Village Justice John Bopp will all be running unopposed in this year’s election on Tuesday, March 16. More...

Community newspapers reach out to their readers

The New York Press Association, which represents local newspapers throughout the State, has hired Korey Kay & Partners of Manhattan to develop and implement an integrated marketing campaign emphasizing the importance and vitality of community newspa More...

Schools/Sports

West Babylon School Board: We will rebuild South Bay Elementary School!

by Carolyn James

Saying they wanted to put the brakes on runaway rumors circulating throughout the district, the West Babylon School Board voted Tuesday, March 2 to move forward with plans to rebuild the South Bay School. More...

North Babylon athlete signs with Adelphi University

North Babylon High School senior Rebecca Pantaleo was flanked by family, friends and coaches on Feb. 4 as she signed a National Letter of Intent to play field hockey at Division II Adelphi University this fall. More...

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Library

It’s Happenin’ At Your Library

Babylon Library, 24 South Carll Ave. 669-1624 •L.I. Home Seminar: Sat., March 13 from 2-3 p.m. Free. •The Boston Burglars Music: Tues., March 16 from 2-3 p.m. Free adult program. •Irish Music: Tues., March 16 from 7-8 p.m. More...

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Obituaries

Dolores Biglan: beloved lifelong volunteer and active community member

Brightwaters resident and lifelong avid volunteer member Dolores Biglan died Jan. 22, 2010. She was 98 years old and had lived in Brightwaters for more than 45 years. More...

Connor McCarthy, born in West Islip, beloved son

by Tiffany Elliott

Lifelong Amityville resident Connor Gill McCarthy died Jan. 31, 2010 at his home. He was 19. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Public Notices

Your right to know

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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