Albany is 184 miles and more than three hours away from Babylon by car, but Babylon Republicans are hoping that the theater played out in the state’s capital this summer and the stalemate that literally shut down state government will help them More...
Balto, the hero Husky who in January 1925 led the last life-saving leg of the six hundred mile diphtheria serum run from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska is immortalized in bronze in Central Park. More...
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...
On Sunday October 11, Tanger Outlets will be hosting its first “5K Run/Walk For A Cure,” benefiting the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition. The event takes place at TheArches, 152 TheArches Circle in Deer Park. More...
The West Islip Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is now selling tickets for its upcoming Chinese auction to be held Fri., Oct. 16. Call 631-669-7202 for tickets. More...
Theletters that appear on our opinion page this week and that have appeared over the past few weeks dealing with the health-care debate are an indication of the diversity of views and passion surrounding the issue nationwide. More...
Dear Editor: Your editorial about healthcare is very appropriate. I have a question about it; when did our government ever administer any plan without making a complete mess of it? More...
It’s a granddaughter for Senator Owen Johnson. New York State Sen. Owen Johnson and his wife Christel celebrate the birth of their first grandchild, Eliza Rita, who was born July 14, 2009. More...
The Amityville Majors softball team, which was undefeated this season, went on to play in the summer tournament, capturing the runners-up title in the Bronze Medal game. More...
The classrooms at Park Avenue Elementary School in the Amityville Public School District were abuzz this summer with students reading great books and focusing on mathematics concepts during the district’s ELA Academy for students in grades thre More...
Each year, the National Achievement Scholarship Program honors academically talented Black American high school students and provides scholarships for a substantial number of outstanding program participants. More...
In an effort to encourage student interest in science, Copiague’s Susan E. Wiley Elementary School held its annual science fair. Students in fourth and fifth grade worked independently and in teams in preparation for the science fair. More...
Mr. Rooney of North Amityville was a former resident of Hicksville and a veteran of the National Guard. He was also retired from the New York City Transit Police, USPS and was a supervisor with Marshall Services. More...
