Babylon, NY News & Events

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Only in NewsdaySoaring NY car insurance rates drive some to shop for deals, others to drop coverage

Many Long Island residents are navigating car insurance rates even higher than the state average, with premiums in areas like Inwood reaching $4,464 in 2024—52% higher than the year before.

2 LI districts considering closing schools 2m read

Familiar face appointed to fill vacancy on Babylon Village Board 1m read

Webb's buzzer-beating three lifts Wyandanch boys hoops over Amityville1m read

Photos: Amityville-Wyandanch boys hoops

Upcoming Events

Thursday, January 16

Evening Book Discussion: The Truth About the Devlins

Jan16

Discussion of the mystery novel "The Truth About the Devlins" by Lisa Scottoline, register starting Dec. 16

Where

Babylon Public Library

24 S. Carll Ave.

Babylon, NY

Phone

631-669-1624

Price

free

Website

babylonlibrary.org

English: Beginners

Jan17

Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.

Where

West Babylon Public Library

211 Route 109

West Babylon, NY

Phone

631-669-5445

Price

free

Website

Plots and Pastries Book Discussion: Long Island

Jan21

Discussion of the novel "Long Island" by Colm Tóibín, register starting Dec. 16

Where

Babylon Public Library

24 S. Carll Ave.

Babylon, NY

Phone

631-669-1624

Price

free

Website

babylonlibrary.org

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Thursday, January 16

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Longtime restaurant reopens in LI village1m read

New regional Italian eatery opens on LI1m read

Copiague home destroyed in fire

2 hurt as fire destroys Copiague home

DeRosa's hot hand gives Smithtown East edge over North Babylon1m read

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No injuries in North Lindenhurst day care center blaze

All safe in day care fire

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Michelle Krach, longtime Newsday employee, dies at 603m read

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Only in NewsdayDispute over NYS ban on Native American mascots, team names continues in these LI school districts7m read

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Only in Newsday2 towns fix flood-prone stretch crossing their border3m read

Rock out with Billy Joel or see a comedy show: 9 concerts, shows and more to ring in 20253m read

LI photographer captures music legends, from Billy Joel to Prince to Taylor Swift6m read

Babylon adds 6 months to moratorium on battery storage facilities2m read

'No one wants to pay more taxes than they need to'

Educator and civic leader Jordan K. Wilson Sr. dies at 862m read

Only in Newsday43% more town, city employees on LI earning $200G than 5 years ago8m read

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Cyber Monday sales hit record of at least $13.3B, retail experts estimate3m read

Harley owners group brings gifts for kids at Wading River nonprofit2m read

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'We could not do it without them'

Glen Head teacher scores $9.5G on 'Wheel of Fortune'2m read

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