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Police arrest Queens man in connection with NB bank robbery
Today’s News-April 8, 2008: A Queens man was arraigned today on charges that he robbed the Chase Bank branch in North Babylon Feb. 2. More...
Today's News-April 10, 2008: Dredge spill on Sunrise Highway stalls traffic

Suffolk County Police Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Unit today issued several summonses to the operator of a dump truck that spilled half a ton of debris across Sunrise Highway More...

Today's News: April 4, 2008: WB Schools finalizing new budget
By Carolyn James The West Babylon School District budget process is moving forward, and the district outlined the fifth draft summary, showing a proposed budget for the coming year of $89.7 million. While school officials said the figure is li

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Babylon Village to hold annual budget hearing Monday
Board proposes 89-cent increase in tax rate to meet new expenses and maintain current level of services
by Carolyn James

A budget that maintains the current level of services and will, according to Babylon Village Mayor Ralph Scordino, keep the Village "clean and vibrant," will be the subject of a public hearing Mon., April 7, 7 p.m., Village Hall. The Village will also be holding its annual meeting that night follo... More...


People in the News

Congressman Steve Israel attended a "Seeing-Off" ceremony for family members of the Fighting 69th. They will be headed to Fort Bragg, North Carolina for a visit with their loved ones before they deploy to Afghanistan. Congressman Israel is shown with Sgt. Theodore Gentile of Deer Park and his baby T... More...


Local library budget votes and trustee elections coming

Residents in the Deer Park Library are likely to see a slight reduction in their annual library tax bill for the coming year, thanks to an anticipated increase in assessments as a result of building and development in the area, including the Tanger Mall. More...


 People/Social
•West Babylon girl donates hair to Locks of Love
Julianna Mazur, age six, of West Babylon, recently donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love, a charitable organization that provides wigs and hairpieces to children recovering from longterm medical hair loss from cancer or other diseases. Julianna had her hair cut at Astarte Salon, 95 West M... More...
•Johnson welcomes All County music winners in Albany
•Stern makes "Computer Cop" software available
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 Schools/Sports
•WBHS seniors prepare for their financial future
On Jan., 16, the senior class at West Babylon High School attended a Financial Literacy Day given by The Right Start Foundation. The program was offered by Giovanna Ramirez and Connie LoCascio along with many businesses. The program was designed to stimulate the experience of everyday living. More...
•Lindenhurst's Albany Avenue Elementary School hosts winter concert
•Dress Down Friday is a huge success for North Babylon High School
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 Columnists
•Heard It On The Grapevine
WE HAVE A NEW PRESIDENT Last week we gave you the news that "Busy Women's President Elizabeth Karoly, who has done such a masterful job, will be stepping down and Vice President Claire Meirowitz will be taking over the helm next fall. Claire has lived here in Babylon Village for 15 years, having ... More...
•Pets, Pets, Pets . . .
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 Events & Bulletin
•THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, April 5 •Suffolk County Gray Panthers: 1 p.m., The West Islip Library. For info., call 736-7875. •Amputee Support Group: 1:30 p.m., Southside Hospital, 301 E. Main Street, Bay Shore. ... More...
•Post 94 hosts St. Patrick's Day dinner
•North Babylon Youth Center offering basketball camp this summer
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 Obituaries
•Former Babylon Village resident, John Trainor at 79
Longtime Babylon Village resident John James Trainor, who spent much of his time boating and fishing on the Great South Bay, died March 3, 2008 after a long illness. He was 79. A United States Army veteran, he retired after 30 years from British Airways where he was affectionately known as "Big D... More...
•Longtime educator & volunteer, Daniel Meder
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 Opinion
•Editorial
More action needed on illegal massage parlors
Our police departments throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties have been doing a good job of monitoring the opening of illegal massage parlors in our business communities, and in arresting the women there who are offering sex for a fee. More...
•DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
•Public Commentary
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