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01/28/2025

1/27, “Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.” – George Herbert
Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/motivational-quotes

01/27/2025

1/26, On this day in 1837, Michigan became the 26th U.S. state admitted to the union.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-26

01/26/2025

1/25, On this day in 1949, the first Emmy Awards were presented. At this first ceremony there were only 6 categories, and nominated shows were limited to those that aired in the Los Angeles area.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-25

01/25/2025

1/24, The first Boy Scout troop was organized on this day in 1908 by Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell in England.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-24

01/24/2025

1/23, On this day in 1997, Madeleine Albright became the first woman to hold the U.S. secretary of state cabinet post, assumed under President Bill Clinton. She had served earlier as the U.S. ambassador to the UN.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-23

01/23/2025

1/22, American professional baseball player Hank Aaron, who was one of the games greatest hitters, died on this day in 2021 at the age of 86.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-22

01/22/2025

1/21, Today is National Hugging Day and National Hug Your Puppy Day.
Source: https://nationaltoday.com/national-hug-your-puppy-day/
https://nationaltoday.com/national-hugging-day/

01/21/2025

1/20, “What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.” -Plutarch.
Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/inspirational-quotes

01/20/2025

1/19, Did you know that you could burn calories simply standing? On average, a person who weighs 150 pounds can burn 114 calories per hour doing nothing but standing. So, all those lines you have to wait on from time to time are actually benefitting you.
Source: https://www.thefactsite.com/1000-interesting-facts/

01/19/2025

1/18, Did you know that there is still an active volcano in Colorado? The last time it erupted was approximately around the same time as the pyramids were being built in Egypt.
Source: https://www.thefactsite.com/1000-interesting-facts/

01/18/2025

1/17, On this day in 1917, the United States purchased three of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix from Denmark for $25 million.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-17

01/17/2025

1/16, The Persian Gulf War began on this day in 1991, triggered by Iraq’s occupation of Kuwait in August of 1990. It was a U.S.-led air offensive against Iraq that went on until a cease-fire was declared on February 28.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-16

01/16/2025

1/15, The British Museum opened to the public on this day in 1759. The museum holds world-renowned antiquities and archaeological holdings including the Elgin Marbles and the Rosetta Stone.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-15

01/15/2025

1/14, On this day in 1784, the Continental Congress ratified the Peace of Paris, established in 1783 with Great Britain. The Peace of Paris recognized the independence of the United States.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-14

01/14/2025

1/13, “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle.
Source: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/inspirational-quotes

01/13/2025

1/12, On this day in 1932, Hattie Ophelia Caraway became the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-12

01/12/2025

1/11, On this day in 1935, American Aviator Amelia Earhart make her first successful solo flight from Hawaii to California, which is a distance longer than that from the United States to Europe.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-11

01/11/2025

1/10, The first major oil field was discovered on this day in 1901 near Beaumont, Texas.
Source: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-10

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The Copiague Middle School Chamber Chorus, led by choir teacher Jacqueline Angier, at the first night of the Town of Babylon Holiday Lights and Market! The event will also be taking place tomorrow, Sat., Dec. 14 at Babylon Town Hall from 6 to 9 p.m. For more stories, visit liherald.com

Great parade in Babylon Village today honoring our veterans. Watch for more in the beacon Herald in print and online. Babylonbeacon.com

Attention Babylon Village Residents: There is still time to get down to the village's first "Great Pumpkin Smash and S'mores." The event is at the Park Avenue Playground Area (Entrance Near Southards Park) and will be taking place until 4 p.m. Smash your pumpkins and enjoy s'mores, apple cider and hot chocolate. *Please remove all candles and decorations. Everyone is having a really fun time!

At Babylon Village Historical Society for delightful talk by Steve Kuhn on his 50-plus years clamming on the Great South Bay. Watch upcoming story on the event in the Herald Beacon in print and online.

Down at the Gilbert C. Hanse pool in Babylon Village as families are lining up to register for the annual swim meet. Watch the Beacon newspaper for more on this event.

The annual soldier ride to benefit America’s wounded warriors is about to get underway from Babylon Town Hall. More than 1,000 riders expected to go through the town and down to the beach. Watch this paper for more on this story.

The music is having everyone dancing at the farmers market in Babylon Village today. Kevin on guitar.

The polls are closed in West Babylon and the ballots are being counted. We will report the results of the district’s budget vote as soon as they are announced.

Went to a wonderful show at Bay Shore Brightwaters library today. Jim Altimore singing Frank Sinatra.!!

Last night, the members of Babylon Village's Argyle Hose Company #3 hung a sign outside of their firehouse on Highland Place in commemoration of the Company's 125th Anniversary. Watch the Beacon for more on this story.

Things are hopping’ ’ for New Year’s eve in Lindenhurst,still time to get down there for the festivities