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Issues, not party, on voters’ minds By CAROLYN JAMES AND CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD
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2nd CD Congressman Andrew Garbarino, center, with supporters, members of BAPS Temple in Melville, at GOP headquarters in Suffolk on election night.
cjames@liherald.com cbabirad@liherald.com As Election Night results came in, Babylon Town largely saw a status quo outcome, with all local incumbents at the state and federal levels securing reelection. The biggest surprise came from the 11th Assembly District, where Republican Joseph Cardinale made a strong showing against Democratic opponent Kwani O’Pharrow. The district, traditionally a Democratic stronghold, remained to CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
Babylon Village Historical Society celebrates its 50th in style By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirads@liherald.com
The Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society building drew a large crowd on Sun., Oct. 20 to help celebrate the society’s 50 years of preserving the rich history that exists in Babylon Village since 1974. Catered by The James, the cocktail party boasted a selection of wine, desserts and appetizers. In attendance, in addition to the society’s board of trustees and President Judy Skillen, were Village of Babylon Mayor Mary Adams, Deputy Mayor
Frank Siebert, Village Trustee Dominic Bencivenga, Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey and Historical Society past president Jackie Marsden. She closed the ceremonies with memories she had while developing the historical society. Skillen remarked on how humbled she feels to be the president as the society reaches this momentous milestone. “I feel honored to be following in the footsteps of all the past people,” she said. “This is a celebration of not only 50 years of the Historical Society, but 50 years of prog-
ress in making Babylon more beautiful,” said village historian Wayne Horsley, adding that Babylon Village has never looked better and that it is the people in the village who make it the best. Proclamations were presented to Skillen and the Historical Society by Adams, McCaffrey and Schaffer, who collectively spoke on the importance of the work the Historical Society does in preserving Babylon Village’s history through programs and educating the next generations. “It’s great to be celebrating 50 years,” said McCaffrey.
“Babylon Village continues to lead the way in making sure we remember our past in the village.” He added that it is important to remember the past in order to better shape the future. “Just looking around, there are so many great exhibits,” added Schaffer. “Babylon Village is a special place that the society keeps alive and allows
for the younger generation to learn about all the good that takes place here.” “The Historical Society is a tribute to our village and who we are,” said Adams. She added that the Heroes Fountain, to be installed, will add another layer of history for future generations to share. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8