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Education Secretary McMahon visits Long Island to weigh in on Native American logo disputeFree Access 2x3f51
By Mike Polansky
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Long Island Friday, May 30, to address the ongoing dispute between local school districts and New York State over the use of Native...
All local school budgets okayed by voters; turnout lowFree Access 3g1g1h
The polls have closed and the following results have been announced in school budget votes, trustee elections and special propositions. Babylon The Babylon School Budget was approved 630 votes to...
Three injured in car crash in Deer Park 4n671i
T Three people were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle accident that occurred in Deer Park yesterday, May 17. Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating and gave this...
People / Social 6d4a63
Babylon Lions help give gift of sight 6d194o
The East Neck Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Babylon recently had a used eyeglass drive and gave the Babylon Lions Club two boxes of eyeglasses. The Babylon Lions are...
By Dana McDermott
Herald Community Media and RichnerLIVE successfully hosted the second event in the 2025 Senior Health & Beyond Expo series on May 22, at the Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162. Despite rainy...
North Babylon Theater-Arts teacher Lisa Drance wins inaugural Broadway Education Alliance awardFree Access 515v62
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD
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North Babylon High School Theater Arts teacher Lisa Drance has received the inaugural Broadway Education Alliance Award for Excellence in Innovative Theater Arts Education, presented in collaboration with Theatrical Rights...
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Belmont Stakes returns to Saratoga amid Belmont Park construction 1h456g
Pets, Pets, Pets...JOANNE ANDERSON
For the second consecutive year, the Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday due to ongoing construction at the new Belmont Park in Elmont. The race’s...
To add a family room, will we need another garage? Part 2. 302x4a
Ask The ArchitectMonte Leeper
Q. We want to add a family room at the back of our house. Even though we have over 50 feet to work with to the back property line, we...
Sergeant Stubby: America’s Most Famous War Dog 416z62
Pets, Pets, Pets...JOANNE ANDERSON
Sergeant Stubby, a brindle Boston Terrier mix and hero of World War I, fought in the trenches of alongside American infantry forces. Widely considered the most famous war dog...
Obituaries 6r4s
Theresa M. Santmann of Babylon, ‘trailblazing’ healthcare leader, dies at 94 6l4p33
Theresa M. Santmann, a pioneering healthcare advocate who turned personal hardship into a lifetime of service to others, died on Feb. 13, 2025. She was 94. Santmann, a longtime resident...
Dr. Edward J. Mohr, an ophthalmologist, dies at 78 5vg
Dr. Edward J. Mohr, a comionate ophthalmologist whose skilled hands helped preserve the vision of thousands and whose heart helped preserve the legacy of his late daughter, died peacefully on...
Community leader Richard W. Anderson of Amityville, at 85 5z2m70
Richard Anderson was a well-known figure in the Amityville community, devoting his time and energy to numerous charitable and philanthropic organizations. He was just as well known for his wit...
Schools / Sports 1r2g3p
2 TOB high school seniors are awarded Historical and Preservation scholarships 13342j
The Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society has selected the recipients of its 2025 Excellence in Social Studies scholarship. An award that has been traditionally given to one senior,...
Amityville School District recognized for excellence in music education 6n4k1e
For the 15th year, the Amityville Union Free School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to...
Copiague students excel in Financial Literacy 5i1l6j
Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School students in Linda Aims’ career and financial management class recently ed the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification test. The test is part of Working in...
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Enhanced automatic voter registration is needed p5g71
Charles David Lavine
Democracy begins at the ballot box. But for far too many Long Islanders—especially working class residents, naturalized immigrants, and communities of color—that access remains out of reach. According to the...
Cars over trains and buses: Long Island’s original sin 4hw4a
Kevin J. Kelley
As concern grows over the increasing number of fatalities on the roads of Nassau and Suffolk counties, it’s worth considering how transportation decisions made 100 years ago continue to contribute...
Texas to ban social media for kids: Yeehaw! 331g3i
Randi Kreiss
I never thought I would say these words, but Texas is leading the way on protecting kids from social media abuse. You read that right. The Lone Star State is...
Babylon Soldier Ride taking place July 18 42551u
The annual Soldier Ride in Babylon will take place on July 18. Take part in...
Digging for dinos 586s26
Explore a prehistoric world at Long Island Children’s MuseumBy Danielle Schwab
Your family’s summer “travel” plans might want to include an adventure back millions of years...
Chris Botti 2e3d27
The world’s top-selling jazz instrumentalist, Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the world’s...
Legals – Free Access 1g4i3j
Public Notices o204z
CITATIONFile No. 2021-3463SUPPLEMENTALFILEDSURROGATE SCOURTSUFFOLK COUNTYMAY 21 2025DOREEN A. QUINNCHIEF CLERKSUR RO G AT E ' SCOURT: SUFFOLKCOUNTYCITATIONTHE PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF NEWYORKBy the Grace of GodFree and IndependentTO DOMINICMEZA, if...
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NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank TrustNational Association, as Trustee ofCabana Series VTrust, Plaintiff, vs.Jean Ronald Blanche t a / k/ a Je a nBlanchet, ET AL.,Defendant(s).Pursuant to...
Public Notices o204z
NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank TrustNational Association, as Trustee ofCabana Series VTrust, Plaintiff, vs.Jean Ronald Blanche t a / k/ a Je a nBlanchet, ET AL.,Defendant(s).Pursuant to...
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CRIME WATCH 423c10
June 5, 2025
The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County and Amityville police departments and other law enforcement and emergency services departments. MULTI VEHICLE CRASH IN DEER PARK Three People...