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...
Junior Achievement Ambassador named at Amityville High School
November 24, 2022
The Amityville Union Free School District recently announced that Amityville Memorial High School senior Sheyla Medina Cruz has been chosen as Junior Achievement Ambassador for the 2022-2023 school year. Cruz...
Correction
November 24, 2022
An incorrect photo ran on the front page of last week’s edition. The correct photo is shown above and depicts Babylon Town Supervisor and Suffolk Democratic Chairman Richard Schaffer speaking...
Voters okay library bond for building renovations
November 24, 2022
The Amityville School District residents and library community voted to approve the library’s library bond vote passed 227 to 87. The vote was for a $9.85 million bond proposal for...
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...
Sheriff Toulon seeking applicants for Community Advisory Board
Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr. is seeking additional interested Suffolk County residents to join the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Community Advisory Board. All interested residents must submit...
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...
Amityville Rotarians donate dog food to Last Hope
Amityville Rotarians Donelle Cronin (far left) and Connie Rossman (seated on right) and two volunteer dog walkers are shown at Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation. The Amityville Rotary Club...
Amityville PBA presents The Annual Thomas H. Smith Ragamuffin Parade
Amityville Village, October 22, 2022Photos by: Joe Turner
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...
Pets, Pets, Pets
Dogs are often called stress busters. Some dogs even anticipate a problem coming from their human. How do they know trouble is brewing? And how do they help to diffuse...
Your Library News
Amityville19 John Street, 631-264-0567Visit:https://www.amityvillepubliclibrary.org • Thanksgiving: November 24. Library closed in observance of Thanksgiving. • Beaded Wire Earrings: Monday, November 28, 6 p.m. Jewelry designer Donna Irvine will teach wire...
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...
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...
PUBLIC COMMENTARY: Firefighters Association of NY offers Thanksgiving cooking safety tips
By Edward Tase, Jr.
Thanksgiving and the holiday season are almost upon us, and historically, the arrival of cooler weather and more home cooking - especially for the holidays - lead to an increase...
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition to host Ugly Sweater Party, Dec. 3Park
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,...
Magic of Lights Spectacular opens at Jones Beach; runs through Dec. 30
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Live Nation Inc. announce that the annual Magic of Lights Spectacular is open at Jones Beach State Park....
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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,...
Public Notices
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...
Public Notices
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...