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May 2, 2007 / Front Page

Babylon Town raises bright idea to reduce energy costs

by Carolyn James

Babylon Town has a bright idea that Supervisor Steve Bellone said will save Town residents $2.5 million a year in energy costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 22,594 tons over five years. More...

More state aid, careful budgeting helps ASD reduce tax impact of new programs, initiatives

by Carolyn James

The Amityville School Board has put together its new budget for the coming year, increasing spending by approximately 4.6 percent and working to improve the district's programs and infrastructure. More...

Police Officers bike ride to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

On Saturday, May 12, a thousand of Police Officers from throughout the country will ride into the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C., including Amityville Police Officer Brian Scott. More...

Collision at Merrick and Richmond

Amityville Village Firefighters rushed to the scene of an auto accident at Merrick Road and Richmond Avenue April 12, Chief Arthur Smith in charge. More...

Pets, Pets, Pets

... by Joanne Anderson

The poet Byron said it best: "The dew of compassion is a tear." A dedicated champion to all cats and to everyone who has ever adored one died last week. Dr. More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

St. Martin's CYO basketball team undefeated

St. Martin's CYO basketball team had an undefeated season and became Long Island Champions. The fifth grade boys are coached by Rob Crowley, Humphrey Kronenberg, and Mike Osorno. More...

Amityville Schools make holidays bright

Students from Amityville's Northeast and Northwest Elementary and Edward W. Miles Middle Schools wrote hundreds of letters and made cards which were shipped to our troops in Iraq. More...

Amityville students attend Awareness Weekend in Bay Shore

The weekend of March 2nd brought three Amityville students and one teacher to Bay Shore High School's Awareness Weekend, where they spoke to a crowd of 150 high school students and staff members about overcoming adversity and responsible decision ma More...

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Events & Calendar

North Amityville Taxpayers Association seminar May 17

On May 17, 7 p.m., the North Amityville Taxpayers Association will host a wealth management seminar. Dominick J. More...

First United Methodist Church to hold Mother's Day plant sale May 5

The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway (Route 110), Amityville will be having its annual Mother's Day plant sale on the Great Lawn next to the church, Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Dahlia Sale May 17

The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold a sale of exhibition grade dahlia tubers on Thursday, May 17, 8 p.m. in the Massapequa HG Community Center, Ritter Avenue, Massapequa, behind the Pathmark Shopping Center on Carmans Road. At 7 p.m. More...

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Legals - Free Access

PUBLIC NOTICES- Your Right to Know!

Notice of Formation of CMC REAL ESTATE HOLDING LLC, domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State on 3/19/07. More...

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ASD Superintendent Brian De Sorbe to retire

by Carolyn James

Calling his decision "bittersweet," Amityville School Superintendent Brian De Sorbe has announced his retirement. More...

Kiwanis Club of Copiague earns award

For the third time in the past several years the Kiwanis Club of Copiague has earned the Distinguished Club Award from Kiwanis International. More...

Three local Mayors meet

The three Village Mayors of the Town of Babylon recently met with Suffolk County Legislator Wayne Horsley to discuss regional and local issues concerning their mutual constituents. More...

Vendors needed

Vendors are needed for Deborah Hospital Foundation's Thirteenth Annual Craft Fair/Duck Race to be held Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are currently being accepted for vendors to participate. More...

Gabrielle Bernard chosen as finalist in pageant

Gabrielle Bernard, of Massapequa, has been chosen as a State finalist in the National American Miss Pageant to be held August 13 at the Brooklyn Marriott. The pageant is held for girls ages 16 to 18. More...

Library

At the Library...

Copiague 50 Deauville Blvd. 631-691-1111 +The Senior Citizen Mobile Information Van will be at the Library Wednesday, May 9, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

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Opinion

School yourself on candidates running for your school board

In school districts throughout New York State, voters will be asked to vote not only on a proposed school budget but also for members of their school boards. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

By Kevin Eastwood

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Guest opinion: The public cannot afford $100,000-plus-a-year judges

by Mace H. Greenfield, Esq.

There was an editorial in a recent issue of the New York Law Journal, calling for the bar to organize to support judges in obtaining a long overdue pay raise. More...

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