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Today's news, July 27, 2009

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Amityville Majors have undefeated regular season

By Joanna Fantozzi

The Amityville Majors Sunrise Travel softball team had a remarkable season this year. They went undefeated in the regular season with a record of 11-0, the first girl's softball team in Amityville to have reached this milestone. More...

NA Community Day Parade and Festival celebrates and honors community

The 35th Anniversary parade and festival of North Amityville's Unity in the Community Day was held June 6, and the event was filled with presentations, music, performances and community spirit. Theinvocation was by Re. More...

Special Sections

Schools/Sports

Ducks ink former Major Leaguer Lombard, 2 others

Just a day after signing with the Ducks, George Lombard made a lasting impression in his debut. Lombard, who is in his 16th professional season, hit two home runs in the Ducks' 6-2 win over Southern Maryland, July 12. More...

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Columnists

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

One by One The following poem, "One by One," author unknown, is dedicated to the many senior dogs in shelters hoping for someone to notice them and to the fine people who do: One by one, they pass by my cage Too old, too worn, too broken, More...

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Library

Record LIBRARY

Copiague 50 Deauville Blvd. 631-691-1111 •Tonight, Wed., July 22, 7 to 9 p.m. Captain Jerry McGrath will be at the Library to tell you about the best places to fish and for what types of fish. More...

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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. More...

Lectures on Autistism

An autistic fair, with lectures and information tables for parents and children, will be held Sat., Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to noon in the Guild Conference Center, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. More...

Amity elementary students participate in safety poster contest

Shown in the photo are winners from Northeast Elementary School, left to right, Takiyah Jeter, Tkaiah Marie Ferguson and Joanna Dammacco Charles with Northeast Principal Ms. Pauline Collins. More...

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Opinion

Make some time Friday for Wounded Warriors

On Friday, the Wounded Warrior Project comes to Babylon with its inspiring Soldier Ride through the Town of Babylon and down to the Town's beaches. Theevent kicks off with a ceremony in front of Babylon Town Hall at 9 a.m. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

Full Story

We need election reform in New York State

Dear Editor: In regards to your July 9 editorial concerning the stalemate in New York State Senate (In this case, the means justify the end): These elected Senators care more about their political party affiliation than serving the needs of the More...

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Your library: at bat and scoring in this tough economic climate

Special report:
By Joanna Fantozzi

When the economy is in a slump and jobs are hard to find, where're you gonna turn? Try your local library. Local library directors report that this is exactly what many residents are doing. More...

Babylon Tuna Club Tournament set for Thurs., Fri., Saturday

The Babylon Tuna Club 53rd Annual Invitational, which takes place July 23 to 26. Thepublic is invited to attend the following events at the Municipal Dock in Babylon Village. On July 23, 6 p.m. More...

People/Social

Amityville Woman's Club sponsors party for families of the Ronald McDonald House

The Amityville Woman's Club sponsored a dinner party for 60 families of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, 267- 07 Sixth Ave., New Hyde Park, Wed., May 13. The organization prepared and served the group in the Ronald McDonald Dining Room. More...

Amityville Woman's Club awards students for the Naomi Griffith Scholarship Awards

The Amityville Woman's Club has long recognized that education is important. The Naomi Griffith Scholarship Award was established many years ago to foster and encourage further education for a graduating young senior woman. More...

John L. Turner retires from Allied Mineral Products, Inc.

John L. Turner, Jr. president and chief operating officer, retired from Allied Mineral Products, Inc. March 3 after more than 38 years of outstanding service. More...

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Obituaries

Edward Bain, former resident of Amityville and Massapequa

By Joanna Fantozzi

Edward Bain, a former resident of Massapequa and Amityville died on May 28, 2009 from Alpha-One Trypson deficiency, a lung disease at the age of 70. Mr. More...

Amityville's Elsie Ciccotelli, at 79

By Joanna Fantozzi and Tiffany Elliott

Loving homemaker and beloved friend Elsie B. Ciccotelli of Amityville died June 25, 2009. The 79-year old loved to spend time with her family and friends. "She had so much good will," said her friend of 40 years, Ginny Siani of Bay Shore. More...

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Legals - Free Access

Public Notices

NOTICE OF SALES SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-NC5, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006- NC5, Pltf. vs. ERIC RUSSELL, et al, Defts. More...

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