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December 13, 2007
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The North Babylon Board of Education announced that Dr. Robert Aloise has been appointed to the position of Superintendent of Schools. The Board unanimously approved his appointment at a special meeting on Nov. 29, and Aloise is scheduled to begin his tenure in the North Babylon School District on... More...

A dusting of snow fell just as the Old Fashioned Night of Shopping in Babylon Village got underway Friday evening, December 7, 2007, lending a bit of holiday magic to the event. Earlier in the week, Sunday, December 2, 2007, Santa arrived to greet the children at Argyle Park, and he too, was welc... More...

West Babylon 6th graders study ancient history

As part of their ancient civilization studies, students in Ms. Gismervik's sixthgrade social studies class at West Babylon Junior High School worked in groups to map out the locations of many early North American cultures. More...

•Joseph Wilson of Central Islip, was named to the "A" honor roll at Holy Trinity High School, Hicksville for an average of 90 or more. •Several local residents are scheduled to complete their baccalaureate studies in December at the State University of New York at Oswego. They are Jona... More...
The West Babylon School District held a Fun Run on September 29 in an effort to combat childhood obesity. Students of all ages from around the district participated in events including running, rock climbing, and navigating an obstacle course. More...
IT'S OFFICIAL - CHRISTMAS HAS COME TO BABYLON VILLAGE Yes, the festivities started at the annual tree lighting ceremonies sponsored by the Babylon Business and Professional Association on Sunday, Dec. 2 at Argyle Park when they lit the giant Christmas tree. The weather didn't cooperate- it was... More...
Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave 669-1624 •Make a Gingerbread House: Saturday, December 15 from 12-2 p.m. For young adults. •Holiday Concert: Sunday, December 16 from 2-3:30 p.m. •Tai Chi for Arthritis: Monday, January 7, 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11 & 25 from 10-11 a.m. $12 pp fee. More...
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, December 15 •Bariatric Support Group: 9-10:30 a.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. For info. call 376-4444. Pre & post surgery. More...
Longtime Babylon educator and coach Sara "Aunt Sally" Smith died at her home on November 1, 2007. She was 100 years old. Born in Bay Shore, she was a dedicated English teacher at Babylon High School for 27 years and coached cheerleading for many years during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. More...
Editorial
I spent Saturday afternoon in the company of young men and women far less fortunate than most of us. They are profoundly retarded and live in a group home. It was the home's annual Christmas party and family and friends gathered to celebrate with them, to the extent that the residents were able to... More...
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, LLC, BY SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, LLC, ATTORNEY IN FACT, Pltf. vs. RAYMOND SYLVESTER, et al, Defts. Index #06-27696. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Oct. 31, 2007, I will sell at public auction on th... More...

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