Babylon offers program for first time homebuyers
      Babylon town Supervisor Steve Bellone announced that the Town’s First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program (Phase 3) will run until July 31. Bellone made the announcement at the home of Kimani and Gabrielle Morris. The couple purchased their Broome Street, North Babylon home with help from the progra...
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Amity resident to attend National Youth forum on medicine
      Jocelyn Homola, of Amityville, will be attending the National Youth Forum on Medicine (NYLF/MED at Villanova University from June 23 to July 2. NYFL/MED is a career development program for high school students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and an interest in medicine. Ho...
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John Toomey wins bronze medal at Special Olympics
      Amityville grandmother Theodora Toomey glowed with pride on May 5 when her grandson, John Toomey, won the bronze medals for the long jump and for softball throwing at the Suffolk County Special Olympics 2002. The event was held at Smithtown High School. Each athlete was assigned two high school vol...
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Katherine Baker receives
doctorate degree
      Katherine "Kay" Baker of Ocean Avenue, Amityville, was awarded the doctor of education in therapeutic recreation degree at the Temple University commencement ceremony, May 23, in Philadelphia.
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Tony Bennett to
perform Saturday
      Friends of the Arts opens its 2002 Long Island Summer Festival on Saturday, June 22nd at 8:00 p.m. at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay with America’s most sophisticated and elegant pop vocalist, the singin’, swingin’ legend Tony Bennett. The festival, sponsored by Sanjay and Sylvia Kumar, ma...
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Successful security for Fleet week with the help of Tom Buda
      In the midst of providing security for Fleet Week 2002 in Manhattan, the New York City Police Department’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) special events coordinator, Tom Buda, had no trouble coordinating security matters with other law enforcement agencies, particularly with the Navy’s.
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Amity Harbor teacher honored
by LSA as Teacher of the Year
      Amity Harbor resident and Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School teacher Ann Corrigan has been honored by the Lutheran Schools Association (LSA) as Teacher of the Year. She has been a valued member of the LuHi faculty for seven years, originally as an English teacher. Corrigan became LuHi’s te...
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Boy Scout Andrew Cabble
earns highest Eagle Scout badge
      Andrew Cabble, of Boy Scout Troop 930 demonstrated leadership qualities and carpentry skills as he executed and delivered a project for his Eagle Scout Badge, the highest honor in scouting. Sophia Garden, a community- supported agricultural project located on the land belonging to the Sisters of St...
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Colleen Nugent weds William Harbert
      Barbara Nugent Kachel, of Amityville, announces the marriage of her daughter, Colleen Rose, to William Edward Harbert III of Magoun Landing, West Islip. Colleen Rose is the daughter of the late Kenneth A. Nugent. William is the son of William Harbert and the late Elaine Schneider Harbert.
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Broadlawn celebrates 50th anniversary
      On Friday, May 24, Broadlawn Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center celebrated its 50th anniversary. In 1952 Broadlawn Manor opened its doors with a 37-bed nursing home. During its 50 years, Broadlawn Manor has expanded its offerings for senior adults to include skilled nursing, sub-acute services...
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