Town Changes 'Crack House Law,' Takes Pot Possession Off List

Officials updated the town code to remove marijuana possession charges from its public nuisance law. What do you think?

Assemblyman Durso's Food Drive

Assemblyman Michael Durso is pleased to announce that over 2,000 pounds of food were collected at his food drive in Babylon Village.

ICYMI: Man Shot In West Babylon Drive-By: Police

Check out this story reported earlier this week on Babylon Patch.

2 Hospitalized After West Babylon House Fire

The blaze broke out at the Plymouth Street home Thursday night.

SCOPE Education Services A Finalist In Long Island Imagine Awards

The awards recognize Long Island’s most effective and innovative nonprofit organizations.

ICYMI: 9 Inducted Into 2021 Suffolk Sports Hall Of Fame

Check out this story reported last week on Babylon Patch.

LI Supermarket Raises Minimum Wage To $16.50: Patch PM

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Suffolk South Shore REALTORS® Aid In COVID-19 Relief Efforts

The business has contributed to local community outreach organizations.

ICYMI: Babylon Parents 'Frustrated' With Slow School Return

Check out this story reported last week on Babylon Patch.

Nonprofit Creates Town-Wide Project To Fight Drug, Alcohol Abuse

The Lindenhurst-based group recently launched the project to help raise awareness on drug and alcohol abuse within the whole town.

ICYMI: New LI Serial Killer Podcast Has 'Explosive' Loeb Info

Check out this story reported last week on Babylon Patch.

Man Files 2nd Lawsuit Against Village Officials Over Treehouse

The local man recently filed the new lawsuit after a legal battle with village officials over a treehouse he built in 2018.

ICYMI: Second LI Store Chosen For Barstool Small Business Fund

Check out this story reported last week on Babylon Patch.

POLL: Should Babylon Make The Pilot Mooring Program Permanent?

The program was introduced last spring to issue guidelines for boats in the area.

ICYMI: Long Islanders Encounter Problems, Long Waits To Schedule

Check out this story reported last week on Babylon Patch.

ICYMI: LI Man Tried To Scam Grandmother In Fake Arrest Scheme: PD

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New Yorkers Can Now Play Lottery From Phone

A new app launched to allow residents to play the NY Lottery from their phone as the Mega Millions and Powerball reached over $500 million.

7-Year-Old Hospitalized After Falling Out Of Second Story Window

The boy opened the window and fell out from the second story window Sunday night, police said.

ICYMI: LI Nurse's Moving Story Of Treating Coronavirus Patients

Check out this story reported last week on Babylon Patch.

Babylon Year In Review: 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2020

Take a look back at some of the stories that had Patch readers talking in 2020.

West Babylon Has Gone To The Birds

Town officials hired a company to help trap and remove the dozens of pigeons that flocked to the area after one resident began feeding them.

2020 Lottery Winners: Million-Dollar Prize Goes To LI Couple

Several Long Islanders got lucky in 2020, including one local couple who split a million-dollar second prize.

ICYMI: Group Calls 'Fowl' On Changing Town Code For Chickens

Check out this story reported last week on Babylon Patch.

ICYMI: Argyle Falls To Be Renamed In Honor Of Late Mayor Scordino

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GoFundMe Created To Help Family Of Man Who Passed Away Suddenly

The West Babylon man died suddenly last week, leaving behind two children. Find out how you can help.

Village Of Babylon Court Closed For In-Person Sessions

While in-person court appearances have been canceled, virtual arraignments will still be in session.

ICYMI: Babylon Ramen Restaurant O.G. Ramen Opens In Village

Check out this story reported last week on Babylon Patch.

UPDATE: Missing 12-Year-Old Copiague Girl Found Safe

The girl has been found as of Friday morning after she was reported missing Thursday.

ICYMI: Woman Tried To Run Over Boyfriend With Her Kids In Car: PD

Check out this story reported last week on Babylon Patch.

ICYMI: 'Murph Challenge' Honors Fallen Hero

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LI Nursing Home Fined Over $15K For OSHA Coronavirus Violations

The facility was one of several issued citations for coronavirus-related violations.

ICYMI: Should Babylon Village Erect A Rodney Dangerfield Statue?

Check out this story reported last week on Babylon Patch.

'Murph Challenge' Honors Fallen Hero: PHOTOS

Check out photos from the Murph Challenge fundraiser, held at Babylon Crossfit last weekend.

Resident Fights For Backyard Chickens In Town Of Babylon

During a recent board meeting, a local man made a passionate case to officials on a proposal to allow for backyard chickens.

Town Of Babylon To Host Virtual Public Meeting Tuesday

The hearing will be held to discuss the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Action Plan and to inform residents of available funding applications.

Babylon Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.

ICYMI: Meet The New Mayor Of Babylon

Check out this story reported earlier this week on Babylon Patch.

Babylon Gym To Host Murph Challenge Event This Weekend

The fundraiser will raise money for the LT. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation in honor of LT. Michael P. Murphy.

Meet The New Mayor Of Babylon

Mary Adams was recently appointed as the first female mayor of the village following the sudden death of longtime mayor Ralph Scordino​.

ICYMI: Babylon Village Elects New Mayor

Check out this story reported earlier this week on Babylon Patch.