New 24/7 AED Installed At West Babylon High School

The lifesaving device, donated by the Louis Acompora Foundation, is available 24/7 near the high school's athletic fields.

🌱 Patch AM: Want to train like a Jedi weekly in Deer Park?

Also check out Cabaret The Musical on the Deer Park Patch calendar

Athletic Complex Gets Major Makeover At West Babylon Junior High

The district celebrated upgrades to tennis, basketball and handball courts with an Oct. 2 ribbon-cutting ceremony.

🌱 Patch AM: Crochet Club and 10 more events

Coming up: After the Rain: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Benefit Event for Chasing the Rainbows 🌈 on the Deer Park Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Deer Park’s late-game heartbreak changed their League II momentum

Spotted on the Deer Park calendar: After the Rain: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Benefit Event for Chasing the Rainbows 🌈

🌱 Patch AM: ESOL-English for Speakers of Other Languages and 11 more events

And on the Deer Park Patch calendar - After the Rain: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Benefit Event for Chasing the Rainbows 🌈

🌱 Patch AM: ESOL-English for Speakers of Other Languages and 9 more events

Also, don’t miss Fall in Love with Community on the Deer Park Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Meet the Deer Park seniors earning national academic recognition.

Spotted on the Deer Park calendar: Annual Free Paper Shredding Event

🌱 Patch AM: Deer Park Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist; 3 Others Honored

Make time for Annual Free Paper Shredding Event on the Deer Park Patch calendar

Free Shredding Event Set For Saturday In Deer Park

Residents can bring up to four bags or boxes of documents to the free Oct. 3 event.

Deer Park Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist; 3 Others Honored

One Deer Park senior advanced as a National Merit Semifinalist, while three classmates were named Commended Students.

Deer Park Freshman Named All-State, Honored By School Board

Freshman Christian Myrick was honored for his breakout football season as Gabrielle Braun joined the Board of Education.

Deer Park Bowling Alley Honored For Accessibility At $1K Fundraiser

The Deer Park bowling alley was recognized for making the sport more accessible to people with special needs.

Long Island Columbus Day Parade Returns To Deer Park: What To Know

The free Oct. 10 celebration in Deer Park will feature a parade, food trucks, rides, live music, and more.

Dog Found Severely Underweight, Locked In Basement On Long Island: SPCA

A 4-year-old Cane Corso was found with severe muscle loss, wounds and widespread skin disease, investigators said.

Deer Park High School Honors 12 Local 9/11 Victims With Wreaths

Students marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a memorial ceremony and a stair-climbing tribute to Welles Crowther.

Wyandanch Man Indicted After Rape, Sexual Abuse Of 6-Year-Old: DA

Prosecutors say the 22-year-old had childcare access to the child and sexually abused her several times in July and August.

'Never Forget': Deer Park Man Creates 9/11 Light Display For 25th Anniversary

James Hentschel, known for elaborate displays at his Namleps Lane home, updated last year's tribute to mark 25 years since the attacks.

West Babylon Senior Creates 9/11 Banner To Teach Peace, Unity

A West Babylon High School senior created the banner as younger students learned about peace, kindness and unity.

Deer Park Students Return For 2026-27 School Year

Students from pre-K through 12th grade returned to classrooms across the district on Sept. 3.

121 MPH Southern State Crash Killed West Babylon Man; Driver Pleads Guilty: DA

Felix Pantaleon of Lindenhurst was speeding and weaving through traffic before rear-ending an SUV, killing a West Babylon man, the DA said.

Deer Park Home Becomes Canvas For Dolly, 9/11 And Holiday Light Shows

James Hentschel has spent up to $5,000 turning his Deer Park home into a canvas for tributes, holidays and community joy.

Deer Park Schools Kick Off New Year With ‘Make It Matter’ Focus

Superintendent James Cummings centered the district’s 2026-27 theme on instruction, safety and school culture.

Turtle Dies After Being Found Tethered Underwater In Deer Park; $3K Reward Offered

The SPCA increased its reward to $3,000 after the turtle rescued from Geiger Park Lake later died.

LI Man Drove On Drugs, Crashed Into Deer Park Home, Had Gun: Police

A 19-year-old driver ran a stop sign before crashing into the home early Sunday morning, Suffolk police said.

After $10K+ Theft, West Babylon Scouts Get New Trailer

A Deer Park business stepped in after West Babylon Scouts had their trailer filled with equipment and years of troop memorabilia stolen.

$2K Reward Offered After Turtle Found Tethered Underwater In Deer Park Lake

A yellow-bellied slider was found trapped in a cage, tethered and submerged at Geiger Park Lake, the Suffolk County SPCA said.

Wrong-Way Deer Park Crash Injured Elderly Couple, 3 Others: DA

A Dix Hills man admitted he was impaired by marijuana when he fled one crash and drove into oncoming traffic, prosecutors said.

Kings Park Man Faces Up To 11 Years For Robbing 2 Flagstar Banks: DA

The man was arrested hours after the second robbery with stolen cash, cocaine and a $10,000 demand note, prosecutors said.

‘Mr. Deer Park’ Honored With Frank Cassata Way Street Dedication

The late Frank Cassata arrived in NY as a young Sicilian immigrant and went on to build businesses, housing and a legacy across Deer Park.

Driver Injured After Car Slams Into Parked Trailer In West Babylon: Police

The 46-year-old Wyandanch man was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital with minor injuries, police said.

Women Wanted After $2.4K Theft Spree At Deer Park Stores: Police

Police say two women stole $2,475 worth of handbags and makeup from Coach and Sephora in Deer Park.

‘I Will Never Be That Little Girl Again’: LI Nail Salon Crash Survivors Speak

Families described lost futures, lasting injuries and daily trauma after the crash that killed 4 at Hawaii Nail & Spa in Deer Park.

Town of Babylon’s Green Homes Program Partners With Spadefoot Ecosystem Solutions For Native Plant Workshop

Informative Sessions Teach Homeowners the Ecological and Financial Benefits of Native Gardening

2 Women Wanted After $1.6K Polo Ralph Lauren Theft In Deer Park: Police

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the July 30 theft, police said.

Steven Schwally Sentenced To 25 Years To Life In Deadly Deer Park Nail Salon Crash

A judge said Steven Schwally showed “depraved indifference” as victims’ families and survivors delivered emotional testimony.

$4.1M Coming To Wyandanch For New Park Space, Upgrades

The state funding will support a new Great Lawn with a dog park, playground and community garden.

Suffolk County Student Athlete Of The Week: Deer Park’s Kayla Beaumont

Kayla Beaumont finished with the second-best triple jump mark in New York State less than two years after total reconstructive knee surgery.

Man Reports Water Pellets Shot At Him In West Babylon: Police

He refused help at the scene, Suffolk police say.

West Babylon Man 1 of 2 Nabbed In Connection With Trying To Sexually Exploit Children Online: Police

The investigation used undercover investigators and advanced cyber investigative techniques to identify people, police say.