Monday, May 21, 2012
Lauren Ginocchio is a contestant in the 2012 Miss Jr. Pre-Teen New York pageant.
Lauren Ginocchio, a 7-year-old from West Islip, competed in the 2012 Miss Jr. Pre-Teen New York pageant this past weekend. During the competition, contestants in four divisions took part in three scetions of competition: modeling casual wear, formal wear and personal interviews with the judges. Ginnocchio was selected for the pageant through an application and interview process of girls throughout the New York area.
Blood drive, free movie at the library.
It may be rainy this week, but there are still plenty of events going on around town. Tkae a look at what's happening in West Islip in the next few days. Knitting Club Head to the West Islip Library Monday at 7 p.m. to join the Knitting Club. The group is open and always seeking new members to share tips and tricks of the trade. Members should bring their own needles, pattern and yarn. Humane Education If you're thinking about getting a pet, or simply want to learn how to better care for the one you already have, the library is hosting a two-hour program on how to properly care for and monitor the well-being of animals. A representative from Almost Home Animal Rescue Adoption will be on hand to answer questions. Good Samaritan Blood …
The new Seagrass Protection Act will allow regulation of seagrass management areas.
The New York state Senate has passed legislation to protect marine habitat and the continued viability of commercial and recreational fishing. The bill was sent to the Assembly, and has been returned with changes to the Senate for final approval. The bill - sponsored by Senator Owen Johnson (R-C, Babylon) - establishes the Seagrass Protection Act to address threats to seagrasses, an ecologically important species. The bill grants the NYS Deparment of Environmental Conservation authority to: The Great South Bay is home to a type of seagrass called eelgrass, an important component of a healthy estuary system. "The passage of this legislation is great news for Long Island. Seagrasses are vital to the health of our bays, providing a habitat …
Former WI LAX star and Blue Devils teammates move on in NCAA lacrosse tournament.
The Turri family will be spending Memorial Day weekend in Massachusetts. Following Duke University’s convincing 17-6 win over Colgate on Sunday in Philadelphia, Justin Turri and his Blue Devils teammates are moving on to the national semi-final of the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship. They face Atlantic Coast Conference rival Maryland on Saturday at Gillette Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN 2. A redshirt senior, Turri continued his strong play in the tournament. Against the Raiders on Sunday, the West Islip High School graduate had a goal and dished out three assists as Duke turned an early competitive game into a rout. His lone tally of the game came with 2:35 left in the first quarter and cut Colgate’s lead to 4-3. In the …
Long Island delis are the best in the country. But which one slings the sandwiches you crave again and again?
A list of sandwiches named for local characters and attractions, gallon-sized cups of iced tea and every type of side salad you can imagine. Sound familiar? It’s the calling card of Long Island’s world-class delis. But the reality is, each have their own specialties that keep people coming back. This week, we want to find out which deli you rely on most. Readers’ Choice is a new weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us your top picks on the businesses and local attractions that get your loyalty. Each Monday we’ll list our nominees recommendations. Did we leave your go-to spot off the list? Go ahead and add it in comments. On Friday we’ll tabulate all of the poll votes, comments, recent directory reviews and emails and …
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Take a look back at the top stories from the past week.
Fire Breaks Out at West Islip Car Wash A small fire that broke out at West Islip Car Wash Monday evening was quickly contained and damage to the building was minimized. Voters Approve West Islip Budget West Islip voters passed the $110.8 million school district budget by a vote of 2,173 - 1,180 on Tuesday. Also decided in the election, incumbents Steve Gellar and Michael Zotto were re-elected to the Board of Education, defeating challengers Glenn Montes and Kevin O'Connor, respectively. Softball Celebrates Senior Day, Says Goodbye to Bob Tobey Senior Day was especially bittersweet this year as the team said goodbye to Bob Tobey after 19 years of dedicated volunteer service to the Varsity Softball program. Bob and his wife, Karen, are …
A weekly roundup of the top headlines from area school districts.
Babylon Village Patch Babylon Village voters on Tuesday approved the 2012-2013 school budget by a 904-340 margin. Read the story on Babylon Village Patch. Deer Park-North Babylon Patch Deer Park High School student Lexxi Saal is moving on to the next round in MSG Varsity's Talent Show, a weekly series featuring the most talented high school acts in the tri-state area. Read the story on Deer Park-North Babylon Patch. Half Hollow Hills Patch Former Mets player William Hayward “Mookie” Wilson paid a visit to West Hollow Middle School Friday to kick off the district’s Relay for Life fundraiser. Read the story now on Half Hollow Hills Patch. Lindenhurst Patch On Tuesday the residents of Lindenhurst passed the proposed $141.7 million budget for …
Lauren Spagnoletta and Katie Rotan celebrate C.W. Post's 17-16 win over West Chester on Saturday.
West Islip has two more national champions within its midst. Lauren Spagnoletta, Katie Rotan and the rest of the C.W. Post women’s lacrosse team on Saturday celebrated a 17-16 win over West Chester. The win gives the Pioneers its first Division II national title since 2007 and its third overall. In Saturday’s game, Spagnoletta had three goals and Rotan chipped in with one goal. Throughout the playoffs, Spagnoletta — a senior — has been a key offensive force for C.W. Post with 12 goals and an assist. She was named to the NCAA Championships All-Tournament team. Rotan, a sophomore, was also a presence on offense with two goals in the Pioneers championship run. In the title game, Spagnoletta scored her team’s 7th, 12th and 15th goals while …
Pols hope the cost savings will keep the company from taking its 1,600 jobs off Island.
Hoping to prevent the loss of 1,600 jobs on Long Island, the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency on Thursday floated an incentive package worth millions to Broadridge Financial — a public company that has threatened to move off-Island if officials didn’t find a way to help it trim costs. If the financial services company takes the offer — which its board will decide on in June — then it'll come as a disappointment to officials in New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Ohio and Texas who were trying to woo the $2.2 billion company into moving to their states. The Suffolk IDA said the incentive deal includes sales tax exemptions on $75 million in equipment purchases related to its renovation of its two Edgewood buildings, as well as a 15-…
Saturday, May 19, 2012
A look at some of the top headlines from fellow Suffolk County Patch sites during the past week.
West Islip A small fire that broke out at West Islip Car Wash Monday evening was quickly contained and damage to the building was minimized. Full story: http://westislip.patch.com/articles/fire-breaks-out-at-west-islip-car-wash North Babylon-Deer Park The North Babylon Red Mango, which had its grand opening Saturday, is Long Islander Samantha Goldsmith’s seventh franchise location. Even more impressive than the businesswoman’s success, is her age. At 24 years old, Goldsmith is the frozen yogurt brand’s largest multi-unit owner. Full story: http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/articles/north-babylon-red-mango-is-24-year-old-s-7th-franchise#c Babylon Village A West Babylon pizzeria owner was arrested on Tuesday and charged with selling …
ex-pat babylonian
12:51 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
actually, helping the eelgrass grow is a productive, matt. i'm all for protecting american jobs and eliminating voter fraud but saving our fragile ecosystem from destruction is vital. more ›