West Babylon News

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Thank goodness it's Friday! The weekend is finally here again and it might be a great idea to hold tight to the umbrella.

A study that began in 2009 continues to work out results as the plan to bring a new sewer system to Deer Park, North Babylon and West Babylon will begin to move into the next phases in coming months.

The testing includes aA Biodex Concussion Management Program, which helps athletes discover any residual effects from previous concusions.

The climate of Long Island is perfect for growing strawberries, and this time of the year is when the season's crop is reaching its peak and absolutely bursting with flavor.A To celebrate the year's bounty of these delectable favorites, several organizations around the island host strawberry festivals, which are always a summertime treat.A Check ... (more)

Two MTA police officers suffered minor injuries as they attempted to subdue a fight at the Babylon LIRR station Sunday night.

On May 9 th , 2012, Amanda Traino, 20 of West Babylon, New York, received the Career Achievement Award in the Field of Law Enforcement for her exceptional dedication to the Suffolk County Police Explorer Program .

In NASSAU CNTY road construction. two lanes closed on MEADOWBROOK PKWY NB between BAY PKY and LOOP PKY/M10 in JONES BEACH In NASSAU CNTY road construction.

Acording to a press release from New York State Senator Owen H. Johnson's office, Johnson joined AMVETS, Suffolk County Independent Living Organization members, local officials and advocates for the disabled on March 23, 2012 to celebrate the installation of an audible crosswalk at the intersection of Route 109 and Great East Neck Road in West ... (more)

The 7-Eleven on Little East Neck Road in West Babylon was the sight of a robbery early Tuesday morning.

A knife-wielding man who robbed a convenience store in West Babylon early Tuesday was later arrested by First Precinct officers, Suffolk County police said.

Four officers from Long Island were recently inducted into the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. last week, including John Capano .

Northport A boys lacrosse ran wild over West Babylon in a first-round playoff Thursday atA Veterans Park , scoring the game's first eight goals en route to a 17-6 win .A The eighth-seeded Tigers dominated faceoffs, looked explosive with the ball and turned away No.

A former New York City police officer from West Babylon was among four Long Islanders inducted into theA National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial A earlier this week.

In SUFFOLK CNTY closed due to road construction on THE L.I.E./I-495 EB between X55/MOTOR PKWY and X56/RT-111/WHEELER RD In BRENTWOOD road construction.

The company said the two branches will bring its count to 52 in Nassau and Suffolk counties combined, making it one of the larger financial institutions in the region by that measure.

The Town of Babylon is condering a proposal for increased regulation of the local clamming industry, as part of the recommendations from the Great South Bay Hard Clam Restoration Working Group.

WEST BABYLON, N.Y. - Police on Long Island announced the arrest of a pizzeria owner they said was selling illegal prescription pills out of his restaurant.

The following information is from the Suffolk County Police Department's crime blotter.

In NASSAU CNTY accident. shoulder blocked on THE SOUTHERN ST PKWY WB at WANTAGH PKWY/X27. Slow traffic from SEAFORD/OYSTER BAY EXPWY/RT-135/X28A In NASSAU CNTY accident.