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Babylon Schools announce AP scholars

Course work helps them excel, says district
The Babylon  students have the chance to accelerate their knowledge of a variety of subjects by enrolling in one of the school’s 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. More...

Body found in Great South Bay

Police investigating apparent drowning

Posted Sun., Oct. 3, 1 p.m.:The body of a Babylon man who was last seen.. More...

IN THE NEWS: Donation helps library's online archive

The Babylon Public Library Board of Trustees thanks resident and local author, Theresa Santmann, for her generous donation of eight thousand dollars. Ms. Santmann has directed these funds be used for the Library’s Historic Newspaper Project. More...

Deer Park Parish outreach director honored

Since joining Ss. Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church nearly a decade ago, Sister Maryan Russo has been an integral part of the Deer Park and North Babylon communities. More...

Leg. Stern introduces legislation to respect our fallen heroes

Legislation introduced by Legislator Steve Stern (D-16th LD, Huntington), Chairman of the Veterans and Seniors Committee, to protect funerals in Suffolk County from protestors who seek to inflame and disrupt services, passed the Suffolk County Legis More...

Special Sections

Columnists - Free Access

The search for Westminster’s Sensation Continues

With the Babylon/West Islip connection, the Wagstaffs, a prominent West Islip family, were the link behind Westminster Kennel Club (WKC) setting up "shop" at Babylon in 1880, and the reason the fledgling kennel club relocated their clubhouse and kenn More...

Babylon News & Muse

•I recently attended the Babylon Rotary Club’s annual Wine & Food Festival. It was a great day (the last full day of summer, in fact) at the LI Yacht Club. More...

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Library

It’s Happenin’ At Your Library

Babylon Library, 24 South Carll Ave. 669-1624 •Yoga Lates: Wed., Sept. 29, Oct. 6,13,20 & 27 from 10-11 a.m. $20 fee. •Intermediate Bridge Instruction: Thurs., Oct. 7,14,21,28 from 2-4 p.m. •Apple Dipping: Tues., Oct. More...

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Obituaries

Patricia Drake, former West Islip resident, loving mother and grandmother

by Tiffany Elliott

Devoted and loving mother of nine, and grandmother of 17, Patricia L. Drake dedicated her life to her family. She died Aug. 16, 2010 in St. James after a brave battle with cancer. She was 82. Prior to her move to St. More...

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Opinion

Editorial: Albany needs more LI voices

Theloss of former Long Island Legislator Rick Lazio in the GOP primary, as well as that of N.C. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

Full Story

In the case of the NYC Mosque, Bloomberg has it right

Readers’ Voices: Letters and Commentary

Dear Editor: Yes, let’s talk about concepts like “rights,” “responsibilities” and “compassion” as your letter writer Joan Magnuson suggests (Freedom comes with responsibilities, September 2 Beacon). More...

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Homeless man arrested by Suffolk Police

Charged with burglary and resisting arrest

Suffolk County Police have arrested a homeless man in connection... More...

Groundbreaking for South Bay School tomorrow - Free Access

Community invited to ceremonies

Posted Mon., Oct. 4, 2 p.m.: The West Babylon School District will be holding a groundbreaking More...

Police arrest Wedding Crasher

Man charged with burglarizing bridal suite

A Massapequa man, who apparently impersonated a guest at wedding.. More...

Babylon Schools open for another educational year

by Janine Logan

Nearly 1,800 students entered Babylon Village public schools when the doors opened Tues., Sept. 7, for the first day of classes. At the board of education meeting held a week earlier on Aug. More...

Babylon community honors Rose Ann and Bob Norman

by Janine Logan

The spotlight was on Rose Ann and Bob Norman at the 15th Annual All Villlage Celebration held Sunday, Aug. 30, at Lily Flanagan's Restaurant in Babylon Village. More...

Arson Squad continues to investigate

by Carolyn James

The Suffolk County Police Arson Squad said this week that it continues to investigate the fire in Lindenhurst Sat., Sept. 4 that injured three firefighters, one seriously. Police and firefighters gave this account: More...

Schools/Sports

Babylon Football: Panthers maul Devils, 43-6

by Tony Spota

The Babylon Panthers rebounded to take the Center Moriches Red Devils last Friday night in the fog at Center Moriches. The Cats scored early and often, chalking up 29 points in the first quarter. The final was 43-6. More...

Johnson-Sweeney congratulate Lindy Baseball Championship Team

Senator Owen H. Johnson and Assemblyman Robert Sweeney presented a Legislative Resolution to the Lindenhurst High School Baseball Team congratulating them on winning the New York State Class AA Championship Title. More...

Babylon Memorial Grade School celebrates Memorial Day

Looking to pay tribute to those who have served the nation, students and staff members at Babylon Memorial Grade School in the Babylon School District coordinated a Memorial Day program just before breaking for the holiday weekend. More...

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Events & Bulletin

This week’s Calendar of Events

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, Oct. 2 •Bariatric Support: 9 a.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Hwy., West Islip. For info., call 376-4444. More...

Babylon Village Arts Council will honor Senator Owen H. Johnson and Stanis Beck, PhD at a cocktail party and fundraiser

On Oct. 13, the Babylon Village Arts Council (BVAC) will honor Senator Owen H. Johnson and Stanis Beck,Ph.D, at a cocktail party and fundraiser at the Babylon Masonic Lodge, 250 West Main St., Babylon Village. More...

Little Flower Day Care Network seeks Child Care applicants

Continuous recruitment is being held for those interested in becoming registered NYS Child Day Care providers through the Little Flower Day Care Network. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Public Notices

Your right to know

Notice of formation of Alandro Realty Co., LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 08/11/10. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC for service of process. More...

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Poll

The DEC plans to mitigate the water contamination from the plume heading into our area from Grumman in Bethpage by filtering it at the well site; the balance will go into waterways and the Great South Bay untreated. Do you agree with the DEC’s plan?