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Bellone delivers on environmental initiative
The Town of Babylon has partnered with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and Breslin Realty to provide 60,000 complimentary Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL's), as the latest phase of the Town's 12x12 initiative. Every residence in the Town of Babylon will receive a free CFL and a coupon for the discounted purchase of additional CFL's at Wal-Mart's Farmingdale store, located at 965 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale. Supervisor Steve Bellone kicked off the program by personally delivering the sustainability package to Lindenhurst resident Monica Lynch. Shown in photo, left to right are Farmingdale Wal-Mart Store Manager Greg Tucker, Lindenhurst resident Monica Lynch and Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone. More...
DuWayne Gregory looking for new offices; tapped for budget committee

The S.C. Legislature is reviewing locations for a new office for newly elected S.C. Leg. DuWayne Gregory. Gregory said that he and his staff have been out looking for new office space and are also making recommendations to the committee, which will make the final decision. Currently, the offices for Gregory, who represents the 15th L.D., are on Albany Avenue in Amityville. More...

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Local lawmakers honor local Eagle Scout

An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for Conor Boyle, of Amityville. Conor joined Troop 690 in Seaford while attending St. William the Abbot School there. He credits much of his success in attaining the rank of Eagle to his Troop's Scoutmaster, Larry Bamberger. More...

 Columnists
• article has image Pets, Pets, Pets
For now Edgar Afghan Poe creates his own tales of horror: Mr. Softee's song is an A bomb; a guy wearing a hat might as well be the Boogie Man; a baby's wail from a stroller is a banshee. FDR said "there's nothing to fear but fear itself". Try telling that to my traumatized Afghan Hound. More...
• article has image Poster Pets of the Week
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 Events & Calendar
• Record CALENDAR
The following is a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week. Readers should know that meetings are subject to change without notice. THURSDAY, September 4 •Babylon Town Board of Appeals Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. For info., call 957-7414. More...
• Good Sam to hold blood drive
• Meditation workshop offered
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 Obituaries
• article has image Anthony Ambrosino of Amityville
Anthony S. Ambrosino, a 53-year resident of Amityville, died Aug. 12, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip. He was 80. Anthony was born on March 2, 1928 in Ozone Park to Antonio and Jenny (Minichino) Ambrosino. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II from 1946 to 1947. More...
• article has image Don Carney, Copiague resident and Rotarian
• Mary O'Malley, resident
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 Opinion
• Editorial
Autumn marks the end of summer and the beginning of a long sleep through winter until spring awakens nature again. It also marks another beginning— the start of a new school year, with all of the anticipation, hope and expectation that comes with new beginnings. More...
• Public Commentary
• article has image DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
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 Legals
• Public Notices
Your right to know
Notice of Formation of Island Wide Vending, LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with NY Secy. Of State (SSNY) on 7/15/08. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. More...
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