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VOL. 75 NO. 38
SEPTEMBER 11 - 17, 2025
Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center 149 Schleigel Blvd, Amityville, NY 11701
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50 Years of the Babylon Fair “Fifty fairs—it’s more than a number,” he said. “It’s fifty seasons of early morning setups, The Babylon Beautification late-night cleanups, handmade Society (BBS) held a ceremony crafts, smiles, new neighbors on Aug. 22 at the Village Gazebo becoming lifelong friends, and to unveil a plaque commemo- a village choosing again and rating 50 years of its commu- again to invest in this place we nity fair, one step ahead of the call home.” Petruzzo added 51st event to be held that all net proceeds this Sunday. from the fair go toThe plaque honward projects such ors the legacy of the as lamppost flowBBS Fair, a Long Iser baskets, street land tradition that planters and other now draws more visual enhancethan 300 unique ments throughout vendors and thouthe village. sands of visitors Mayor Mary from across the reAdams praised the gion each SeptemBBS for its lasting ber. The event is contributions to the village’s largest Babylon. fundraiser, support- FRANK PETRUZZO “To think that ing numerous beauBBS President BBS all started tification projects from a garage sale throughout Babyand has now had lon. “Your presence here today such an impact on our village says something powerful about for all these years,” Adams said. the Village of Babylon,” said “You might think it’s just about BBS President Frank Petruzzo. lampposts, the decorating, the “That we are a community root- flower pots and the pool, but it’s ed in tradition and strength- more than that. It’s all the work behind the scenes that Frank ened by volunteerism.” Petruzzo described the does with his board that shines plaque as a tribute to the thou- throughout the village.” Deputy Mayor Frank Seibsands of volunteers who have contributed to the fair’s success ert added, “Everything they do here is terrific.” over the past five decades.
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A small museum with a big impact Violet Uttendorfer with her friends Francesca Giangrasso and Maeve Lilly at the opening of the Babylon Historical and Preservation Society’s miniature museum project. See story and photos of the event on Page 10.
Family Fun Day in Amityville, Sept. 27 The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) invites Long Islanders to its “Family Fun Day” on Sat., Sep. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will be held at the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center, 149 Schleigel Blvd., Amityville. It is being held as part of Grandparents Appreciation Month and will feature intergenerational activities, entertainment, and a special guest appearance by former New York Giant Leonard Marshall. Entry into the event is free, advance registration is required. Families can register at afalongisland.org. Free activities throughout the include cre-
ative arts, brain games, music, face painting and balloon artists. Participants will be able to receive free memory screenings. Ice cream and snacks will be available as well. Attendees will also be able to get autographs and photos with Leonard Marshall between noon and 2 p.m. by making a $25 donation to AFA. Marshall is a two-time Super Bowl Champion, member of the Giants Ring of Honor, and a passionate advocate for raising awareness, supporting research and helping those impacted by neurological trauma. Raffle tickets for gift baskets will also be available for purchase. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
our presence here today says something more powerful about the Village of Babylon.
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