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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Contrary to one popular misconception, Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of Mexican independence. According to History.com, Mexico’s Día de la Independencia is commemorated on September 16. So what does Cinco de Mayo commemorate? Cinco de Mayo commemorates an improbable Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. […]
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April 30th Is National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day

“Adopt, don’t shop” is a mantra utilized by many organizations devoted to finding loving homes for shelter animals. With thousands of dogs, cats, and other companion animals residing in shelters or being fostered until they can find their forever homes, rescue organizations urge the pet-loving public to adopt rather than purchase dogs from private breeders. […]
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Town Of Babylon Renames West Babylon Street

The Babylon Town Board has voted to ceremoniously rename the intersection of 13th Avenue and 3rd Street as Captain Philip Canfora Jr. Memorial Way, honoring a lifelong public servant whose decades of dedication left a lasting impact on the West Babylon community. Captain Canfora dedicated nearly 50 years to the West Babylon Fire Department and […]