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FILE - LIRR Trains (credit: CBS 2)

LIRR Train Inspector Dies After Touching Third Rail In Babylon

Officials said Russell DeCeck may have received an electric shock from a train car he was working on. He fell onto the third rail at about 6 p.m. Sunday.

2011/08/15

Jenni Nedell in the ring (credit: Sophia Hall/WCBS 880)

Woman Holds Kickboxing Fundraiser For Long Island 9/11 Memorial

Jenni Nedell has been holding a kickboxing fundraiser for the past three years that helps support the upkeep of the September 11th memorial in Babylon.

2011/08/11

Commuters at Penn Station. (credit: Marta Zielinska)

Evening Commute For LIRR Riders Struck By Major Weather-Related Signal Problems

Inside Penn Station, thousands were straining their necks watching the schedule monitors while listening for any service changes.

2011/08/01

Wounded Warriors Ride - Babylon, NY - Jul 22, 2011 (credit: Sophia Hall / WCBS 880)

Heat Won’t Hold Back Wounded Warriors On Long Island

They’re all very uncomfortable in the heat. But that did not stop hundreds of people from getting on their bicycles at Babylon town hall.

2011/07/22

Bunger Surf & Sports - Babylon, NY (file / credit: Google Maps)

Summer Business Doing Well For Some On Long Island

Those in the summer fun business on Long Island are feeling pretty good these days.

2011/07/15

Fireworks (file / credit: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Jones Beach Fans Will Have A Different Fireworks Show To Enjoy

It’s not the Jones Beach fireworks, but it is guaranteed to dazzle.

2011/06/28

Generic home for sale (credit AP)

Town Of Babylon Offering Down Payment Assistance For Veterans Buying Homes

Military men and women who are returning from Iraq or Afghanistan and want to live in the town of Babylon can now apply for the down payment assistance.

2011/05/26

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones star in "Men in Black" (credit: AP)

Weather Delays Filming Of ‘Men In Black III’ On Long Island

Dreary weather has pushed back the shooting of “Men in Black III” at Robert Moses State Park. The movie starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones was supposed to be filmed there starting on May 11.

2011/05/25

Steve Bellone announces his candidacy. (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Bellone Announces Run for Suffolk County Executive

Babylon town supervisor Steve Bellone threw his hat into the ring for Suffolk County executive.

2011/04/27

Sex Offenders (credit: AP)

Babylon Supervisor Sounds Warning Of Missing Sex Offenders

Supervisor Steve Bellone says two missing sex offenders in his town are evidence of the need for government re-examination for sex offender verification procedures.

2011/04/21

Classroom (credit: CBS 2)

L.I. Charity To Announce Annual Scholarship Winners

A Long Island charity will announce the winners of its annual college scholarship this Friday in Babylon.

2011/04/10

Long Island Railroad station - Freeport, NY (file / credit: MTA)

Disruptions This Weekend On LIRR’s Busiest Branch

Shuttle buses will be replacing trains between Freeport and Babylon as the LIRR completes work on a $23 million signal and switching upgrade.

2011/04/08

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy - File / AP Photo/Mike Groll

Who Will Run For Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy’s Job?

The Democrats have been preparing for this campaign for a while, but it’s a fairly open field for the Republicans.

2011/03/25

LIRR passengers board train. (credit: AP)

LIRR Sees Schedule Changes Monday

Commuters will welcome most of the changes, including the restoration of weekend half-hourly service on the Babylon Branch and additional afternoon service to Hampton Bays.

2011/03/07

The Mineola Branch of The LIRR (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Report: LIRR Readying Snow Storm Schedule

The railroad was working on a timetable that would take effect only in emergencies, like when service was completely suspended during last month’s blizzard.

2011/01/24

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