Seven friends from Amityville complete the NYC Marathon
December 1, 2022
On November 6, seven friends, all from Amityville, completed the 2022 New York City Marathon. To qualify, each applicant chose a charity to run for and in so doing, together...
Amityville wins New York State boys soccer title for third time
By Dylan Butler | December 1, 2022
After a brief hiatus, the Amityville boys soccer team has reclaimed its spot atop New York State. The Warriors defeated Beacon 4-0 at Middletown High School on Nov. 13 to...
Fairfield gets okay to build hotel in Farmingdale
December 1, 2022
Babylon Town has approved zoning requests for the construction of a new “Fairfield Inn” by Marriott near Republic Airport on Route109 in Farmingdale. The new hotel required approvals from Babylon’s...
Amityville remembers Pvt. Edward Asip; killed in Vietnam 55 years ago
By Carolyn James | November 24, 2022
Edward Asip was a gregarious, bright and mischievous boy of 18 when he signed up to serve his country in Vietnam. Just 20 days “in country,” Asip, who grew up...
Babylon Town approves new budget for the coming year
The Babylon Town Board approved the Town’s 2023 budget Wed., Nov. 16. The new spending plan focuses on two new major initiatives: adding more park rangers to address quality of...
Town set to vote on new budget Wednesday; increase in part-town tax bill; general tax bill to remain stableFree Access
By Carolyn James
The Babylon Town Board is expected to vote on the town’s new budget on Wednesday. The new spending plan focuses on two new major initiatives: adding more park rangers to...
BVCA collects pasta sauce for Anthony Manetta’s drive
The Babylon Village Civic Association (BVCA) collected pasta and sauce food donations at the Village Market for Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta’s drive. Many members generously donated as evidenced by the...
Amityville Rotary welcomes speakers
The Amityville Rotary Club, which now hosts its Thursday morning meetings at Brownstones on Merrick Road in Amityville, hosted representatives of The Opening Word who gave a program about their...
Amityville Honors Veterans
This year’s Veterans Day ceremonies in Amityville took on some additional meaning as the Village installed a plaque for Pvt. Edward Asip, an Amityville resident who was killed in Vietnam...
Courtney Buschinski weds Brendan DeGraff
Brendan DeGraff and Courtney Buschinski were married May 28, 2022 and have made their home in Amityville. Brendan attended St. William the Abbot school in Seaford and St. John of...
Pets, Pets, Pets
“In real life, unlike in Shakespeare, the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears. Things are not only what they are. They are, in very important respects,...
Pets, Pets, Pets
The 21st annual National Dog Show is on NBC Thanksgiving Day at noon, right after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Each of the 1,700-plus dogs entered has a background story...
Pets, Pets, Pets
Now that Election Day is over, Governor Hochul has 400 pieces of legislation waiting for her signature or veto. One of the 400 is extremely important to those concerned about...
Your Library News
Amityville19 John Street, 631-264-0567Visit:https://www.amityvillepubliclibrary.org • March of the Wooden Soldiers: Friday, December 2, 1 p.m. Get into the holiday mood by watching the unedited version of the classic “March of...
Paulette Claire Lebel, a Sister of St. Dominic in Amityville for 63 years, at 91Lindenhurst.
Paulette Claire Lebel, a Sister of St. Dominic in Amityville for 63 years, died Nov. 5, 2022. She was 91 years old. She was the daughter of Louis and Albertine...
Sister Rosemary T. Dever of the Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville, at 88
Sister Rosemary T. Dever of the Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville, died Oct. 28, 2022. She was 88 years old and was a licensed nurse practitioner who worked at many...
Joseph Celentano, former pharmacist, owner and operator of Arlo Drug Store, at 88
By Kelly Mayberry
Mr. Joseph Celentano, a proud Italian-American and father of five, grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of eight, died Oct. 15, 2022. He was 88 years old. Mr. Celentano was born...
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Celebrating Amityville pride at HomecomingPhotos courtesy of Amityville School District
After being postponed due to inclement weather, Amityville Memorial High School was excited to hold its homecoming parade on Oct. 22. Led by the high school’s marching band, the parade...
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Celebrating community in CopiaguePhotos courtesy of Copiague School District
The sun was shining down as the Copiague community joined together to celebrate homecoming on Oct. 15. Eagle pride was on display throughout the day for a parade, football game...
Copiague School District Welcomes New Staff Members
Copiague School District welcomed new teachers and administrators during a two-day orientation on Aug. 29 and 30. The newcomers began their day with a welcome breakfast and introductions from Copiague...
PUBLIC COMMENTARY: Dear New York State Governor Kathy Hochul
By Sandi Brewster-walker
It is past the time for the State of New York to reverse this injustice and recognize the Montaukett Indian Nation. Our members, extended family, friends, and the Long Island...
Dust off those family traditions — and make brand new ones
One of the traditions in my household each Thanksgiving is to take a photo of my oldest son sitting at the dining room table with a huge turkey leg between...
Bellone announces holiday event schedule for Suffolk
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced the holiday events schedule for Suffolk County Department of Parks facilities this holiday season. After another successful year with strong attendance across all County...
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition to host Ugly Sweater Party, Dec. 3
Got an ugly sweater? Want to have some fun while helping to support a great organization? Join the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition for an Ugly Sweater Holiday party on Sat.,...
The Nutcracker Act II now playing
Ballet Long Island presents the Nutcracker Act II, “Land of Sweets” and the well-known music that everyone loves, danced to by the delightful performers from Ballet Long Island. Chocolate from Spain,...
Public Notices
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, V. WAYNE GLOVER, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a...
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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS–SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK – EMC MORTGAGE LLC f/k/a EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, -against- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES,...
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Notice of formation of Chance Naturals LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/30/2022. Office location: Suffolk. SSNY...