Babylon Beacon Newspaper

12/07/2025

12/6, Did you know that you can take part in New Year’s celebrations in Times Square no matter where you’re celebrating by casting a wish that will be added to the confetti that floats down at midnight? To find out more visit the link below.
Source: https://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/nye-wishing-wall

12/06/2025

The Lindenhurst Historical Society held a photo with Santa event today where folks brought their furry friends for a picture with Jolly ole St. Nick. Great way to enjoy the start of the holiday season.

12/06/2025

Oh what a magical, old-fashioned night of shopping, dining and so much more in Babylon Village tonight! Watch for more on this story in print and online at babylonbeacon.com.

12/06/2025

12/5, On this day in 1952, a lethal smog began blanketing London, causing thousands of deaths. This incident prompted the passage of the Clean Air Act.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/December-5

12/05/2025

Read all about what's coming up in the next week: https://www.babylonbeacon.com/category/events-and-bulletin/

12/05/2025

Did you catch this story in the Beacon? Read below. FREE ACCESS.

In North Babylon, creativity runs in the family — and the Babirads are proving it with a series of book releases this holiday season and into the new year. Siblings Christie Leigh and Robert Babirad, along with their mother, Cheryl Babirad, say their hometown, their heritage, and especially each o...

12/05/2025

A delicious time was had by all at the Conklin House's annual Holiday Cookie Contest. There will be more on this story in print and online at babylonbeacon.com, including who won in each category!

12/05/2025

12/4, Today is Santa’s List Day—a day that celebrates Santa putting his naughty and nice list together. It’s also a day for children to start working on their holiday wish lists. Did you know that the legend of Santa dates back to 280A.D. in modern-day Turkey?
Source: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/santas-list-day-december-4

12/04/2025

A story in this week’s edition, Local Fire Commissioners Elections Dec. 9, contained two errors:
In fact, incumbent Fire Commissioner Joseph Badala is running for another 5-year term and is unopposed. Running for the one-year seat on the board are Robert Winter and James O’Regan Jr.
In addition, a bio of Mr. O’Regan contained some errors. He never served as Chief of the Department, EMS Chief or helped develop the Advanced Life Support program for the department.
We apologize for the errors.
Read story here:
https://www.babylonbeacon.com/articles/local-fire-commissioners-elections-dec-9/

12/04/2025

Miss New York coming to Amityville Saturday. Read more here:
https://www.amityvillerecord.com/articles/miss-new-york-2025-to-join-amityville-holiday-homes-tour-and-tree-lighting/

12/04/2025

12/3, On this day in 1947, Tennessee Williams’s “A Streetcar Named Desire” premiered on Broadway and starred Jessica Tandy, Kim Hunter and Marlon Brando. Kim Hunter and Marlon Brando later starred in the 1951 film adaptation.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/December-3

12/03/2025

12/2, Today is National Day of Giving. This day occurs the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving and is a reminder to give to those in need.
Source: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-day-of-giving-tuesday-after-thanksgiving