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04/23/2025

4/23, Wrigley Field, originally known as Weeghman Park, hosted its first major-league baseball game on this day in 1914. The stadium later became the home of the Chicago Cubs.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-23

04/23/2025

Read about the life and spirit of Pope Francis as world mourns the head of the Catholic Church.
https://www.babylonbeacon.com/articles/viewing-for-pope…funeral-saturday/

04/23/2025

Next week!

04/23/2025

Lindenhurst Village Mayor Michael Lavorata gave his Annual State of the Village Address tonight. Read story and watch video:
https://www.babylonbeacon.com/articles/mayor-michael-la…-village-address/ ‎

04/22/2025

4/22, The first Earth Day was celebrated on this day in 1970. The day was founded by American politician and conservationist Ga***rd Anton Nelson. This first event helped spark the environmental movement and soon grew into an international event.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-22

04/21/2025

4/21, “Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” -E.E. Cummings
Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/inspirational-quotes_2

04/21/2025

President Trump says he is in support of Massapequa maintaining the Chiefs logo. Read more.
https://www.babylonbeacon.com/articles/94524/ ‎

President Donald Trump issued a statement on social media today in support of Massapequa keeping its team logo, The Chiefs. In the comment on Truth Social Trump said he was issuing a directive to Education Secretary Linda McMahon to investigate the issue and that he supported continued use of the na...

04/21/2025

Long Island mourns the death of Pope Francis. Please see the link below. https://www.facebook.com/LIHerald/posts/pfbid02B9eN3PGEYBRVXkGotWUo7kAFvQp2W9yacQugW8xiMqEjFRFkc5oD4RfNiLRavaHHl

04/20/2025

4/20, Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

04/19/2025

4/19, Did you know that the etymology behind the word “April” comes from the verb “aperire,” which means “to open.” It is believed that the word refers to the season of trees and flowers as they begin to “open” or bloom.
Source: https://www.thefactsite.com/april-facts/

04/19/2025

The Babylon Village Easter Bunny came to town today to the delight of children of all ages as everyone joined together in a parade around Argyle Lake.
For more stories, visit liherald.com

04/18/2025

4/18, Interesting fact: Did you know that the sun is actually 400 times larger than the moon?
Source: https://www.today.com/life/inspiration/interesting-facts-rcna130243

04/17/2025

4/17, Do any of our readers write poetry? Today is National Haiku Day. The Haiku is an ancient form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines with the syllable structure of “five-seven-five.” Haikus also typically revolve around nature, the passing of seasons, or ephemeral beauty.
Source: https://nationaltoday.com/national-haiku-day/

04/17/2025

Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Visit the link below. https://www.babylonbeacon.com/category/events-and-bulletin/

04/16/2025

4/16, American journalist Walter Cronkite became the anchor of the CBS Evening News on this day in 1962. He held his position for almost two decades and through his work became known as “the most trusted man in America.”
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-16

04/15/2025

4/15, On this day in 1912, the Titanic sank while in route to New York City from Southampton, Hampshire, England, after striking an iceberg during its maiden voyage. Approximately 1,500 people died on this British luxury passenger liner.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/April-15

04/14/2025

4/14, “Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” -Jim Rohn
Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/inspirational-quotes