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Marquette L. Floyd, a former Amityville resident and attorney who rose to the ranks of Justice of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, was recognized on September 15 when the Supreme Court Building of the Peter Cohalan Court Complex was named in his honor. Photo by Joe Turner.
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Two senior students from Amityville Memorial High School, Kenia Hernendez and Randy Rodriquez, were recently nominated to serve as Junior Achievement Student Ambassadors for the 2021-2022 school year. Kenia and Randy were selected to represent Junior Achievement from over 100 applicants from schools across the metropolitan region.
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This morning Legislator Richberg joined a coalition of community organizations including LIFE Camp, Inc, Spin the yard and S.T.R.O.N.G. YOUTH, INC. to announce the inaugural Long Island Peace Week. Peace Week will take place from Saturday, January 15 to Saturday, January 22, coinciding with Dr. Martin Luther King Day, and aims to assist in advancing Dr. King’s mission of decreasing violence through community building and healing. Events planned include family bowling and skating parties, prayer and healing circles and much more.
THIS JUST IN: Amityville Village has announced that it has received a $10 million grant from the state for downtown revitalization. “We are estatic,” said Mayor Dennis Siry who recognized everyone in the Village who worked hard in putting the grant proposal together. “We submitted proposals in the past, but this year was the charm and we got the award.”
Village Board members worked with members of the Downtown Revitalization Committee and an outside engineering firm in putting this year’s proposal together. Funds can be used on a variety of projects to enhance, upgrade and improve the look and safety of the village’s downtown.
The Village will work with a committee from the state in finalizing exactly which projects wil lbe funded by the money.
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On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University will be hosting a Job Fair. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Long Island State Veterans Home Multipurpose Room, 100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790. On-site interviews; walk-ins welcome. Resume required, and appointments are available by calling 631-444-8617. More information available at www.listateveteranshome.org.
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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that wood is available to the public at various state parks on Long Island. A wood permit must be obtained from the park office before any wood is removed from the facility. The permit allows the removal of wood from downed and/or fallen trees that park staff would have had to remove. Some of the wood available is already cut; some may need cutting according to specific needs. The wood is ideal for firewood usage.
Wood removal is allowed with a permit, and a deposit when required, at the following locations: Caleb Smith State Park (631) 265-1054; Connetquot River State Park (631) 581-1005; Sunken Meadow State Park (631) 269-4333; Heckscher State Park (631) 581-2100 and Planting Fields Arboretum (516) 922-8600. Please call in advance for specific times/dates permits are available.
For further information please call the park office first or the Long Island State Park Headquarters - Permit Department at (631) 321-3515.
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Babylon Town redirects NAFCo emergency calls to neighboring fire departments.
https://www.amityvillerecord.com/articles/babylon-town-pulls-contract-with-nafco-redirects-calls-to-neighboring-fire-departments/
By Carolyn James The North Amityville Fire Company Board of Directors is seeking legal counsel following receipt of a letter from the Town of Babylon that the Town would not renew NAFCo's $3.2 mi
The Amityville Woman’s Club Crafts and Hobbies Committee recently hosted a luncheon at the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club. Food and money were collected by the Community Service Committee and donated to the Amityville School Food Pantry.
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The Village of Ami¬tyville is now accept¬ing nominations for its Distinguished “Distinguished Resident Resident Award” The award rec¬ognizes Award a Village resident for their dedication and commitment resulting in significant contributions to enhancing the quality of life, improving the per¬formance of government, enriching the spiritual or cultural environment, or otherwise benefiting the citizens of Amityville Village.
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On October 21st the Kiwanis Club of Amityville installed their officers and board members for the 2021-2022 year. Suffolk West Lt. Gov. Greg Bravo conducted the ceremony and welcomed Andy Powell as the club’s newest President. Many thanks were given to outgoing President Karen Kelly, Treasurer Rick Licari and Secretary Kathy Licari for a job well done.
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Forty-nine new members from Walter G. O’Connell Co¬piague High School were inducted into the Isabella M. Driscoll Chapter of the National Honor Society during a virtual cer¬emony on April 29. They were joined online by administrators, board of education members, family and friends.
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In the spirit of the holidays and giving back, Amityville Memorial High School’s Warrior Awareness Club (WAC PAC) student members once again participated in the Christmas Magic program. The Warrior Awareness Club took a trip to Target to shop for over 70 children who are struggling for the holidays.
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It’s always difficult to bid farewell to the magic and excitement of the holiday season, so we’re holding on to the warm Christmas feelings just a bit longer by looking back today to Christmas 1982 in the heart of beautiful, snow-covered Amityville Village.
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The TMB Model Train Club, located at 120 Schmitt Blvd. in Farmingdale, has announced that it will be hosting a series of Model Train Shows through February 2022. Dates are as follows: January 8, 9, 22 and 23; February 5 and 6 (Super Bowl weekend). All shows run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and have free admission. For directions, photos, and additional information, please visit www.tmbmodeltrainclub.com, like their page @TrainmastersofBabylonModelTrainClub or call 516-660-8099.
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We’re flashing back today to December 16, 1982 in the Record, where Suffolk County Executive Peter F. Cohalan was pictured with Town Supervisor Tony Noto and Councilman Harry Withers at a press conference announcing Withers’ candidacy.
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The Long Island State Park Region will host its 27th annual Winter Run Series beginning January 2022.
The series will begin Sunday, January 9th at Heckscher State Park. Additional runs will be held January 9th at Heckscher State Park, January 16th at Robert Moses State Park, January 23rd at Sunken Meadow and January 30th at Jones Beach State Park. All races are themed, 5K in length, and will start at 11 a.m.
Registration is open for full both series signups and individual runs. Registration is only available online, for a small fee at https://events.elitefeats.com/nyswinter22. Full Series Registration will close when the maximum amount of 1,100 registrants is reached.
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Wishing all our readers a safe, happy, healthy new year, from all of us at the Amityville Record! May 2022 bring us all peace, joy, prosperity, and above all, good health.
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Jean-Baptiste Borsali, the Mayor LeBourget in France, Amityville Village’s twin city, met came to Amityville Village today. He met with Amityville Village Mayor Dennis Siry and members of the Village Board and Carolyn Dodd and Lou Howard, members of the Amityville LeBourget committee.
They all met at Village Hall and spent some time together going over the history of the alliance between the two communities, which were “twinned” under Mayor Lou Howard in 1979. The tour also included a visit to Bennett Place and Montauk Highway where Amityville maintains a sign commemorating the alliance.
The group also visited St. Mary’s Church, the Lauder Museum and then to the home of the late Lou Howard.
The hope is to revitalize the relationship between the two communities.
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Have you ever seen a deer fly? Tony Tasset’s sculpture, Deer, 2015, was placed on the great lawn at the Greybarn Amityville apartment complex yesterday. The more than eight-foot tall sculpture of a fawn was a hit attraction for the museum during its stay and will now be lifted into place into its new home at Greybarn.
Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer is expected to announce that the town's pools and spray parks will remain closed for the summer due to an abundance of caution and concern for the public's safety. He made the announcement at this morning's town board meeting.
Amityville's Park Avenue and Northwest teachers give students a "wave" congratulations and goodbye, ending the 2020 school year.
A peaceful protest for justice and unity was held in Amityville last night. Led by Matthew Williams of Amityville, the marchers chanted “no justice, no peace,” and “hands up, don’t shoot,” as they marched from the Amityville Library parking lot down and across Merrick Road, through residential streets and then across Merrick Road again back to the Village Triangle where several speakers greeted the marchers. “I personally wanted to help bring our community together,” said Matthews. “Growing up here I always felt there was a disconnect between North and South Amityville; we want to show unity.”
It was a "Drive By" thank you as the Amityville Chamber of Commerce sponsored a car parade to thank health care workers and support staff at South Oaks Hospital and the Massapequa Center today. Watch for more on this story in the Amityville Record, in print and online at:' www.amityvillerecord.com
Amityville Village held community meeting yesterday outlining its b latest efforts for revitalization of its downtown. Sean Ansanelli, a member of the village’s downtown revitalization committee, recently created a website which allows Amityville residents to share their goals and ideas for the future of the community. In assessing survey responses provided by residents, Ansanelli determined that downtown beautification, access to parking and continued support of local businesses are of primary importance. The website can be found at makeithappen.city/amityville Watch the Amityville record for more on this story.
Former S. C. Leg. DuWayne Gregory was sworn in as Babylon Town Councilman, filling the seat formerly held by Councilwoman Jackie Gordon who stepped down to run, full time, for Congress. Watch the Amityville Record for more on this story. www.amityvillerecord.com
Amityville's newest Police Chief, Bryan Burton, was ceremoniously sworn in by Amityville Village Mayor Dennis Siry last night as his fellow law enforcement officers, friends, family and Village residents looked on. Watch for more on this story in the Amityville Record, in print every week and online every day.
At the Amityville School District meeting where the AMHS jazz band is performing a preview of next week’s holiday concert.
Enjoying beautiful performance at the Amityville Historical Society’ fall musicale at St. Mary’s Church. Truly uplifting
Beautiful night at Venetian Shores. Families having a wonderful time. Such a community treasure. Thanks Babylon Town.
Press conference on shooting in Amityville yesterday. Watch the Record for more on this story.
Amityville Village Trustees Tom Whalen and Michael O'Neill take oaths of office, April 8, 2019.
Amityville Historical Society Open House 3/24/2019.
Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer announced completion of the town's LED street lighting program, bringing safety,security and savings to the town and its residents. Watch upcoming edition of the Amityville Record for more on this story.
HUNDREDS lined the streets of Babylon this morning to cheer on the Wounded Warriors and their supporters.
Firefighters faces difficult conditions battling fire at home on County Line Road Monday evening May 14. Read more on this story at www.amityvillerecord.com
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