Covering news from Babylon and its neighbors. Published through greaterlongisland.com.
07/04/2025
Arya Parikh twirled through life with the bright belief that unicorns were real and magic lived all around us.
Arya Parikh, a joyful 6-year-old from Long Island, died following complications from a routine surgery. The community has raised close to $150,000 in her memory.
07/04/2025
"Those beaches will be open for this weekend!"
The county executive said Nassau is increasing surveillance with helicopters, drones, lifeguards, beach patrols and boats.
07/03/2025
Community shaken by second devastating teen motorcycle crash in days.
Back-to-back Suffolk motorcycle crashes leave one teen hospitalized, another dead
07/03/2025
Long Islanders have plenty of options over the next nine days and nights to celebrate Independence Day.
Looking for July 4th plans on Long Island? Here’s your full 2024 guide to fireworks shows, parades, concerts, and family events across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
07/03/2025
For restaurant owners' eyes only.
It’s called The Revenue Revolution Series, and it’s hosted by award-winning growth strategist Kathleen Wood of Kathleen Wood Partners.
07/03/2025
Who works here?
Leviton in Melville is the only Long Island company named to U.S. News' list of Best Private Companies to Work for in 2025–2026.
07/02/2025
Notorious MS-13 leader is going away for a long time for his reign of terror in Suffolk County.
Alexi “Blasty” Saenz, a violent MS-13 gang leader, was sentenced to 68 years for a brutal murder spree that terrorized Long Island communities.
07/02/2025
Notorious MS-13 leader gets dealt a hefty sentence for his reign of terror in Suffolk County.
Alexi “Blasty” Saenz, a violent MS-13 gang leader, was sentenced to 68 years for a brutal murder spree that terrorized Long Island communities.
07/02/2025
Heartfelt support pours in for Robert Buerkle's family.
The West Babylon community is rallying behind the family of 17-year-old Robert Buerkle after a fatal motorcycle crash on Main Street Tuesday afternoon.
07/02/2025
Mitton is one of 38 players at camp this week.
It’s been more than a decade since Ross Mitton first laced up his skates at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow.
07/02/2025
BREAKING: eBay pulls the plug on Rex Heuermann 1972 Army jeep listing.
A Vietnam-era jeep once owned by alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann is now up for auction on eBay, with a starting bid of $1,000.
07/01/2025
Typically a Vietnam-era jeep would fetch a few grand. But it draws a different kind of attention when it has belonged to an alleged serial killer who used it for hunting trips.
A Vietnam-era jeep once owned by alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann is now up for auction on eBay, with a starting bid of $1,000.
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GreaterBabylon seeks to be the premier community information resource for all of Babylon Town.
The site has a daily newspaper feel, with a focus on quality writing. But the emphasis here is on features and community news — as opposed to crime and politics.
Greater Long Island Media Group’s first site, GreaterPatchogue.com, launched on July 1, 2015, then expanded in 2016 and 2017 with three additional sites out of the Bay Shore, Babylon and Port Jefferson areas, including GreaterBabylon.
Company founder Michael White was previously a staff reporter at the New York Post and the Daily News. He later edited two weekly newspapers on the East End of Long Island.