Marion J. Vedder Elementary student wins art contest
Jessica Zinzer, a third grader at Marion G. Vedder Elementary School in North Babylon, was the winner of a free one-year family membership in a raffle the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook held at a recent artist's reception. More...
The Babylon Village Board has made a number of appointments over the past month, prompted by the retirement of 20-year Babylon Plannng Board member William Lockwood. Replacing Lockwood as chairman is Robert Carpenter. More...
Paul F. Caroleo of North Babylon has been appointed to the Farmingdale College Council. The appointment was made by Gov. Eliot Spitzer and announced by Farmingdale State President Dr. W. Hubert Keen. More...
J. Wayne Shierant, Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Recreation for the West Islip School District announces the following students, teams and coaches have received post season recognition for their participation in the Fall sports programs. More...
While it's common for districtwide instructional staff to meet with the Superintendent and central office administration days before the beginning of a new school year to prepare for the return and subsequent instruction of students, in Deer Park, every school staff member took part in a very uniq... More...
Inscribed-"Blencathra Bell Boy (Thomas) / I belong to the Duke of Windsor"- it's not your typical dog tag; nor is it your typical price tag. This metal ID hangs from 1 of 5 leather collars that once adorned Pugs owned by the British royal couple. Bonhams, in Manhattan, expects the lot to fetch up ... More...
Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave. 669-1624 •Tai Chi for Arthritis: Mon., Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11 & 25 from 10-11 a.m. $12 pp fee. •Disney 101: Tues., Jan. 29 from 6:45-8:45 p.m. Learn how to get the most for your money. •Make & Eat Some Valentine Chocolates: Sat., Feb. 9 from 12-1:30 p.m. for grades 6-1... More...
Lindenhurst Mayor Thomas Brennan, Clerk-Treasurer Shawn Cullinane and Trustee Michael Lavorata were on hand at a recent holiday celebration to present the Lindenhurst Junior Fire Department with a $3,400 special grant for the purchase of new parade uniforms. More...
Ludwig F. "Lou" Luba, who taught physical education for 30 years in the Massapequa School District, died Dec. 9, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip. He was 78. His son described him as an uncomplicated man who loved the simple things in life. It was a trait that he passed on to him, ma... More...
New recycling law for plastic bags in Suffolk should get notice by Nassau lawmakers
A new law passed in Suffolk County provides the mechanism to have consumers and supermarkets recycle plastic grocery bags. The bill, sponsored by S.C. Leg. Wayne Horsley (DLindenhurst), avoids the less favorable issue of banning these items, and provides a use for them while at the same time prese... More...
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