Carolyn James

Bay Shore

Editor at Amityville Record

Editor and Publisher at Massapequa Post

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Babylon Village honors its fallen heroes at Memorial Day Parade and ceremony

3 weeks ago | babylonbeacon.com | Carolyn James

The Village of Babylon, in cooperation with the American Legion Post #94, held its annual Memorial Day Parade recognizing and remembering those who lost their lives in service to the country. “We are very grateful to the members of the American Legion for their help every year in making this a meaningful event for our residents and families,” said Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams.
Rev. Dale Van Wormer named Rector-elect of St. Mary’s, Amityville

3 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

The Rev. Dale Van Wormer is joining the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church parish as rector-elect beginning Aug. 10. He will serve alongside the Rev. Randolph Jon Geminder for about two months before officially becoming rector on Sept. 28. A native of New York’s Finger Lakes region, Van Wormer attended the Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin. He has served as a priest for five years and has been in parish leadership for six. He was ordained by Bishop William H.
Amityville community comes together to honor and remember

3 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

The Amityville community gathered at the Triangle on Broadway gazebo and commemorated Memorial Day, remembering those who gave their lives in defense of the country. The event was sponsored by the Village of Amityville and the Sgt John J Kreyer VFW Post 7223. with assistance from the Amityville Police Department and village employees.
TOB recognizes Jewish Heritage Month; names Robert Lucasi Beautification Ambassador

3 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

The Town of Babylon recognized Jewish Heritage Month by honoring two Jewish leaders, Rabbi Mitchell Nesenoff of Congregation Beth Sholom in Babylon Village, and Avi Posnick, executive director of StandWithUs, an international, non-partisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism.
Amityville School Board reinstates ‘The Tide’ as its teams’ nam

3 weeks ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

The Amityville Board of Education voted 6-1 Tuesday night to reinstate “The Tide” as the district’s athletic team name, replacing “Hawks,” a name adopted after the state banned the use of Native American names and imagery for school mascots and logos. Board President Lisa Johnson cast the lone dissenting vote. She was not immediately available for comment. Voting for the change were Trustees Wendy Cannestro, Chris Nehring, Carol Seehof, Caroline Fanning and Megan Messman.
School district budgets in Babylon all win approval from local voters

1 month ago | babylonbeacon.com | Christie Leigh Babirad |Carolyn James

In local school elections last week, voters overwhelmingly approved their school budgets, as well as propositions related to school security and safety, capital project improvements and capital reserve funds. While decisive, the decisions were made by only a percentage of the residents because there was a very low voter turnout. BABYLONThe Babylon school budget was approved 630 votes to 232. Two incumbent trustees, Ari McKenzie and Donna Noesi, won reelection with 575 and 518 votes respectively.
Renna faces Cullinane in Republican primary in Suffolk’s 14th LD

1 month ago | babylonbeacon.com | Carolyn James

Republican loyalty is at the heart of a growing primary battle in Suffolk County’s 14th Legislative District, according to Babylon Town Republican leader Joe Barone. Barone and the party are backing Richard “RJ” Renna, a Lindenhurst Village trustee and the GOP’s chosen candidate, as he faces a primary challenge from fellow Republican Shawn Cullinane. “This is about party loyalty and working hard to get the person who was chosen to run for the seat elected,” Barone said.
Cracked and Crumbling: NY roads among worst in the country

1 month ago | babylonbeacon.com | Carolyn James

Despite their critical role in the economy and ensuring access to jobs, schools, and health care, roadways across the United States are aging fast. While the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package) injected $110 billion into road and bridge projects, years of stagnation have left many states with mounting maintenance backlogs and safety concerns. Roadways are a vital component of infrastructure in the United States.
Amity Harbor Civic hears from officials; honors law enforcement

1 month ago | babylonbeacon.com | Carolyn James

Local law enforcement was recognized at the Amity Harbor Civic Association’s neighborhood watch meeting held Tues., May 14. Suffolk County police and Babylon Town officers responded to questions from members of the organization on a variety of issues, including the status of investigations into derelict buildings and homes and suspicious activity at various locations in the hamlet.
Amityville voters okay school budget, proposition on student transportation

1 month ago | amityvillerecord.com | Carolyn James

Amityville voters gave a thumbs-up to the school district’s $103 million budget last week, by a vote of 959 to 477. And while voter turnout was low, Village resident Todd Brice said the passage of Proposition 2 on the Amityville School District ballot last week reflects the community spirit that defines Amityville. “It is great that the community came together to get this done,” said Brice, who spent weeks before the vote raising awareness about the proposition.