Babylon Beacon
WEBThe BSA Troop 399, North Babylon spent a week in Camp Medicine Bow at the Yawgoog Boy Scout Reservation in Rhode Island this summer. While there, Troop 399 Scouts earned... Read More. Helen Keller (1880-1968) never had a guide dog. The concept was new in her lifetime, plus her dual disability would have prohibited it.
Obituaries - Babylon Beacon
WEBAug 31, 2024 · Robert John Sparks, a Babylon Village resident and member of the Babylon Fire Department, died July 20 at the age of 92, He been battling heart failure for several years. Robert John “Bob” Sparks was born on New Year’s Eve in 1931 in Tottenville, Staten Island. He played basketball and baseball in high school graduating at the age of 15.
Front Page - Babylon Beacon
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Babylon’s IDA projects produce strong economic benefits: recent New York State report. The Babylon Town Industrial Development Agency (IDA) had 173 active projects in 2022 with a total value of $1.75 billion and created 7,500 new jobs in the town, according to a report released last week by NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Welcome to the ‘new’ Beacon Newspaper - Babylon Beacon
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Dear Reader, This week, we proudly unveil the new name and look of the Babylon Beacon While the Babylon Herald Beacon’s new design will expand the amount and types of content we bring you, one fundamental element remains unchanged: our unwavering commitment to providing hard-hitting, hyper-local coverage of your community— its people ...
Featured Stories - Babylon Beacon
WEBSep 19, 2024 · The Rev. Catherine Wieczorek has joined Christ Episcopal Church in Babylon as its new Interim Priest-In-Charge. Previously, she served as Curate for St. John’s of Lattingtown, where she established a strong program of Christian formation that included educational opportunities for youth and adults, Bible studies, seasonal prayer and devotional groups, and training for various worship ministries.
Lindenhurst VFW reopens - Babylon Beacon
WEBSep 19, 2024 · The Post is at 560 Delaware Ave., Lindenhurst, Membership is open to all veterans who served in war time. For information on membership or to book an event at the Post, call 631-888-9854. Veterans, community members and public officials at Wade-Burns VFW Post ribbon cutting. Photo Credit/Herald Five years after a …
Events and Bulletin - Babylon Beacon
WEBSeptember 19, 2024. The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: Please note: All meetings are subject to change without notice. THURSDAY, September 19 West Babylon Alumni Foundation is having an open meeting on Thursday., Sept. 19, 6 p.m. at the West Babylon Public Library, Route 109, West Babylon.
People/Social - Babylon Beacon
WEBSeptember 19, 2024. Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA) has provided a cultural resource center for the arts serving the needs of residents, artists and art organizations in Babylon. Its goal is to promote and encourage artists in their endeavors through consulting, promotion, technical assistance, and other resources and to present ...
Hearing set for Thursday on Babylon Town Budget ... - Babylon …
WEBNov 2, 2023 · The Town of Babylon will hold a public hearing on its 2024 budget on Thurs., Nov. 9. The proposed budget calls for an 8.46 percent increase in the General Whole Town Operating Budget, which is appropriated for the coming year at $78.4 million. Appropriations for all services in the separate funds, including highway, garbage,
Alexa Liles of West Babylon recognized as Babylon Town’s …
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Alexa Liles of West Babylon, an employee with the Town of Babylon, was recently honored with the Ron Kleusner Award of Excellence from the town as the employee of the month. The award was presented at a recent town board meeting. “It was very sweet,” said Liles of being acknowledged by the town and her fellow employees. “I …