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August 9, 2007
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Almost ten years ago, Babylon Town's Republican and Democratic leaders got together to form a pact on running litter-free campaigns. More...

The proposed donation of lights for the Babylon High School Athletic Field was the topic of a special community meeting held Monday, July 16, 2007 in Babylon High School's Rowe Hall. More...

Fifth grade students in the gifted program at West Babylon Junior High School competed in the five-month Mathematical Olympiads. Members of the group were awarded the Certificate of Meritorious Achievement in recognition for placing in the top 20 percent of thousands of teams from 32 countries. More...

The Spring Exhibit evening at Rall Elementary, Lindenhurst, was special this year. As part of the on-going efforts to promote an acceptance and understanding of different cultures, the teachers at Rall decided to dedicate this year's Spring Exhibit to a celebration of diversity. More...
It's so hard to be a homeless cat. Last summer an Ohio State University study found that the outlook for dogs in that state's shelters had improved considerably yet conditions had deteriorated for cats. 16 % fewer dogs were coming into shelters, while cat intake increased 20%. More...
Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave 669-1624 •Defensive Driving: Saturday, August 11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $36 pp fee. •Hula Dancing: Tuesday, August 14 from 7-8 p.m. •Register for 6-weeks of Yoga: Wednesdays, August 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19 & October 1 from 9:30- 10:30 a.m. $36 pp fee. More...
Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th LD declared July 14th 2007 as "Miss New York Day" in Suffolk County in recognition of the re-location of the Miss New York Pageant to Dix Hills. Miss New York, part of the Miss America Organization, held its annual pageant at the Dix Hills... More...
For many years, Robert Burns taught mathematics and coached athletes in the North Babylon School District, telling his family that he enjoyed being in front of a class and working with young people more than almost anything else. He retired from the district in 1992 after having served for 32 yea... More...
Congress continues to sell out American citizens
Many of the Americans who oppose what is happening in Washington with regard to illegal immigration enjoyed a major success last month when the immigration reform bill collapsed under the pressure of law-abiding Americans who made it known in no uncertain terms that they would not stand for amnest... More...

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