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October 12, 2005 RSS feed / Front Page

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State Court System sues Town over operation of Community Court

by Carolyn James
In what Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone described as an "unprecedented" lawsuit, the New York State Court System is suing the Town of Babylon saying its community court is illegal. More...

Three vie for two seats on Babylon Town Board

by Carolyn James

Coach Tom Gargiulo remembers one of his most dramatic victories of his career. His basketball team was up against Floral Park, a major force with a long winning streak. More...

Special Sections

Obituaries

Kyle Parry, 48, Surfer & Carpenter

by Tiffany Elliott

Kyle E. Parry, a master carpenter and award-winning surfer died at his home in Swansboro, North Carolina, August 14, 2005. He was 48 years old and was a longtime resident of Amityville and Bay Shore. More...

Peter Hemme, former

U.S. Air Force Veteran
by Tiffany Elliott

Peter S. Hemme, a decorated United States Air Force veteran, died September 16, 2005 at Nassau University Hospital in Uniondale. He was 72 years old. More...

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Opinion

Town gets tough to protect its citizens’ quality of life

The Town of Babylon faced two challenges last week. More...

Back to School is never easy for parents

By Sean Ellis

The first week of school finally arrived. I haven More...

Our courts need judges with intelligence and common sense

Dear Editor

I read the letter in the Sept 15th issue, about the judge ruling against the Boy Scouts because they have to pledge allegiance to God. More...

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Amityville Rotary Club holds annual Apple Festival

Hundreds of people came out last weekend to enjoy the Amityville Rotary Club's annual Apple Festival held on the grounds of the First United Methodist Church in Amityville. More...

Town Hall Banner: sign of trouble?

by Carolyn James

The "Support Our Troops More...

Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society to present Lantern Light Tour

A lantern light tour, hosted by The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, will be held Saturday, October 15. Enjoy an escorted walk along the beach and swale, as stationed interpreters unfold the stories of the U.S. More...

Events & Calendar

Record CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week:
THURSDAY, October 13

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Town begins development of Oak Beach Park

by Carolyn James

Babylon Town officials held a ground-breaking ceremony at Oak Beach Park, unveiling phase one of the town More...

Copiague Library patrons attend craft program

On September 22 patrons enjoyed attending the autumn grape vine wreath program at the Copiague Public Library. Shown in the photo are RoseAnn LaRocca, Marie O'Dell and Patricia Robinson. More...

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