Christina Testut will meet families Friday as part of a local effort to support literacy, authors and and small businesses.
The 7th annual celebration featured floats, marchers and live entertainment in Babylon Village.
The district was one of just 26 statewide recognized by the New York State Art Teachers Association.
More than 150 people joined the fundraiser.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Babylon.
A West Babylon Junior High School student was named a first-place recipient in the America’s 250 contest.
A grand opening is planned for June 20.
A candle lighting at Venetian Shores drew classmates, friends and family members mourning West Babylon student Liorah David.
The officers’ quick response helped restore the child’s pulse before the child was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, town officials say.
The Rensselaer Medal recognizes outstanding high school juniors who excel in mathematics and science.
The jury found the 29-year-old guilty of repeated sexual abuse of a girl between the ages of 9 and 12, prosecutors say.
Voters turned out Tuesday to cast their ballots on the proposed 2026 to 2027 school budget.
Capital Reserve Propositions; board of trustees races decided.
The woman wrote checks to herself over a 5-year span while working as a bookkeeper, police say.
Police say a man smashed a window at Spalax on East Main Street in Babylon early on April 21.
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The award recognizes leadership, public service, and commitment to strengthening communities.
Julian Cruz and Dheera Misra earned top honors, district officials say.
A tip to the Internet Crimes Against Children hotline led detectives to seize electronic devices from his home, police say.
Police say the vehicle crashed into a fence on Belmont Avenue early Sunday morning.
Christ Episcopal Church will reopen its main sanctuary for the Sunday service led by Bishop Lawrence Provenzano after structural repairs.
Local teens submitted designs and community members voted to help select a new logo for the Friends of the West Babylon Library.
Owners say an unexpected cabaret licensing issue made reopening impossible; the Town says the closure is tied to permit and safety concerns.
The longtime Italian restaurant announced its final day this week.
The intersection of 13th Avenue and 3rd Street was renamed for a longtime West Babylon fire captain, officials say.
Five students advanced to the state level of the PTA Reflections contest, with 2 earning Awards of Merit, district officials say.
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Prosecutors say the 24-year-old admitted to multiple charges after fleeing police and striking a 29-year-old jogger in Wyandanch.
Angel Aju-Poitan, 15, was last seen leaving his Ulster Avenue home on March 6, police said.
Jeff Szabo received 511 votes to defeat challenger Jordan Hoffman, who received 256 votes, according to village election results.
The late-night cookie chain is opening its second Long Island location Saturday at 55 Deer Park Ave. in Babylon.
Residents can donate unopened Easter candy at Babylon Town Hall through March 31 to help food pantries provide holiday treats for children.
He was alone in the home, police say.
The field trip connected classroom research with real-world scientific discovery in biology, astronomy and environmental science.
The recognition reflects strong student participation and success in Advanced Placement courses.
The published teen poet was honored at the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum and has earned Principal’s List honors since seventh grade.
Stand-up, rappers, poets, and more will take over The Neverending Story for a free, BYOB community arts night.
Crews responded to a 7:29 p.m. structure fire at Fairfield Suburbia Gardens on Great East Neck Road, officials say.
Tax cap override, façade board and new diner proposal up for discussion at Village Hall.
The mostly take-out eatery plans to add seating and broaden its menu, staff confirmed.