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Welcome to the ‘new’ Beacon Newspaper cations is locally, and family Dear Reader, T h i s w e e k , w e p r o u d l y owned, respects journalism unveil the new name and look integrity, and cares about its communities. We are proud to of the Babylon Beacon While the Babylon Herald have called the Richners our Beacon’s new design will friends for many years. We recognize that readers expand the amount and types of content we bring you, one fun- cherish a sense of continuity in damental element remains their newspaper and that unchanged: our unwavering change can be unsettling. Yet, commitment to providing hard- as with all progress, transforhitting, hyper-local mation is essential coverage of your to ensure that concommunity—its tinuity endures. stablished people, organizaAdapting to the in 1966 tions, businesses, new layout may and government. take time, but our by Ed and Jane This dedication aim is to enrich continues to be the Wolfe, the Babylon your community heart of the Baby- Beacon has a newspaper with all lon Herald Beacon. the depth and E s t a b l i s h e d storied tradition insight you have in 1966 by Ed and of delivering news come to expect— Jane Wolfe, the and more. B a b y l o n B e a - that profoundly As for me, I’m con has a storied affects your daily not going anytradition of deliverwhere. I will ing the news that life. remain with profoundly affects the Babylon Herald your daily life. This legacy Beacon as associate publisher fueled its success for over a and editor. I can be reached at century and is deeply respected (516) 569-4000, ext. 329, or via by the newspaper’s new owner, email at cjames@liherald.com. Richner Communications. It is We are eager to hear your a type of journalism that f e e d b a c k a n d i d e a s . A n d earned and maintained loyal although Richner Communicareadership. When my husband tions now stewards the Babyand I decided to sell our news- lon Herald Beacon, the newspapapers, we knew that Richner per remains, as ever, the propCommunications was their best erty of its readers. new home. Richner Communi— Carolyn James
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New Lindenhurst Library Trustee sworn in The Board of Trustees welcomed a new member, Kathleen Busch, to the Library’s Board. Pictured left to right: Trustees Kathleen Busch, Courtney Bynoe, and Jane Dietz; Library Director Lisa Kropp, outgoing Trustee Kenny St. John, Assistant Director Caitlin Sempowich, and Trustees Lori Novello and Gabrielle Giacomazzo.
Babylon Town officials honor first responders
Their heroic response to fatal DP Salon crash recognized BY CAROLYN JAMES cjames @liherald.com On June 28, when an SUV crashed into the Hawaiian Nail Salon in Deer Park, claim-ing four lives and injuring nine, the volunteer firefighters and first responders who arrived at the scene were recently honored by Babylon Town officials. At a solemn gathering at the Deer Park firehouse, Babylon Town Councilman and Public Safety Chairman Terence McSweeney, Supervisor Richard Schaffer, and members of the Town Board paid tribute to their bravery. In a heartfelt address to a packed room, McSweeney spoke of the trust the community
places in its emergency responders. “The residents of this remarkable community understand that when we dial 911 for a fire, emergency, or assistance, a fire engine, ambulance, or police vehicle will arrive within a few short moments,” he said. “Some may even take this for grant-ed.” The gravity of that day’s events underscored the immense dedication and sacrifice of those who answered the call. Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly and New York State Senator Monica Mar-tinez joined the town officials to recognize the collaborative efforts that emerged in response to the crisis. CONTINUED ON PAGE XX