May 27, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Long Islanders commemorate Memorial Day

Thousands of flags placed on graves at National Cemetery; parades bring out thousands
Veterans organizations, Boy Scout troops and hundreds of other volunteers... More...

West Babylon and Wyandanch budgets fail; all other local school budgets get voter okay

Following a few tense minutes, West Babylon School District budget supporters got the news. Their school budget was rejected by a 185-vote margin, one of only ten districts on Long Island to have its budget rejected by voters. More...

BACCA has a new home

by Lena Pennino BACCA – the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts – has a home. More...

Babylon Community Coalition sponsoring NOYL pledge

The Babylon Community Coalition is sponsoring an event called NOYL-Not on Your Life. Thepurpose of the program is to stop the sale and promotion of alcohol and tobacco products to underage individuals. More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

Lindenhurst OLPH students welcome Legislator Gregory

Legislator DuWayne Gregory visited the grade eight social studies class of Burt Koza at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Lindenhurst. More...

First Grade Babylon student takes honors in NYS PTA Reflections Program

Babylon first grader Matthew Minicozzi has won first place in the NYS PTA Reflections Program for his music composition entry. This marks the first time Babylon has had a New York State winner in more than 15 years. More...

Click here for all stories

Columnists

Babylon News & Muse

by Mary Gallagher

I apologize to my readers for missing a couple of editions, due to travel and technical problems. More...

Pets, Pets, Pets

Alf Wight. Chances are, you never heard of him. More...

Click here for all stories

Obituaries

Marc Osipoff: 1995 North Babylon HS Graduate

by Tiffany Elliott

North Babylon resident and accountant Marc Osipoff died suddenly April 11, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip after succumbing to an asthma attack. He was 33 years old and described by those who knew him as a warm and caring person. More...

Click here for all stories

Opinion

Editorial: Memorial Day’s meaning

From most historical accounts, Waterloo, New York is the official birthplace of Memorial Day, a prideful thing for New Yorkers who traditionally commemorate the day with parades, potato salad and patriotism. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

Full Story

Click here for all stories

NEWS ALERT: West Islip Schools to appoint Richard Simon as new superintendent

Simon comes from Cold Spring Harbor School District

By Carolyn James The West Islip School Board is expected to approve the appointment of a new superintendent of schools at its regular school board meeting Thurs., June 10. More...

GREAT WEATHER FOR SAILING

Can spring be far behind? More...

In the News

DPHS student Faith Ahmed nominated for MSG Award More...

Prostitution arrests in Lindenhurst

Two women were arrested and charged with offering prostitution at a Lindenhurst massage parlor Fri., May 14. Police gave this account: More...

People/Social

Lindenhurst Str eet Fair

TheLindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Lindenhurst held its annual Street Fair the weekend of May 1 and 2. More...

Barraga and the West Islip Association attend Grand Re-opening of the La Grange Inn

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Barraga (R-West Islip) along with the new operators, local business leaders, elected officials and the West Islip Association celebrated the grand re-opening of the La Grange Inn of West Islip. More...

Ms. Senior America crowned

The 25th Ms. New York Senior America contest was held at Lindenhurst High School in April... More...

Click here for all stories

Library

It’s Happenin’ At Your Library

Babylon Library, 24 South Carll Ave. • 669-1624 •Tai Chi: Mon., June 7,14,21,28, July 12,19. Call for time. $15 pp fee. •Kitchen Sink Recipes: Tues., June 8 from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Free adult program. More...

Click here for all stories

Events & Bulletin

This Week’s events

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, May 29 •Families Anonymous: 10 a.m., New Life Community Church, 380 Lakeland Ave., Sayville. For info., call 581-3418. More...

Our Lady of Lourdes Annual Golf Classic July 19

Our Lady of Lourdes of West Islip will hold its 26th Annual Golf Classic, Mon., July 19 at the Island Hills Country Club, Sayville. The2010 honorees are Deacon John and Ann De- Guardi and Paul and Diane Munch. More...

Town receiver announces new payment service

Receiver of Taxes Corinne DiSomma announced a new service allowing taxpayers the ability to pay their taxes by Electronic Check (e-check), in addition to the credit card options previously made available. Visit the website www.officialpayments. More...

Click here for all stories

Legals - Free Access

Public Notices

Your right to know

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Citimortgage, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Marlina Alarcon, ET AL., Defendant(s). More...

Click here for all stories