Babylon
A South Shore village on the Great South Bay, in the Town of Babylon.
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The Happy Elf Opens Nov. 21 at Babylon's Argyle Theatre, and 2027 Brings Elvis, Cher and Jimmy Buffett
by Long Island Wave ·Harry Connick Jr.'s The Happy Elf plays Babylon's Argyle Theatre from Nov. 21, and 2027 brings All Shook Up, The Cher Show and Margaritaville.
The Babylon Village Farmers Market Is Spending the Winter Inside Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore
by Long Island Wave ·The Babylon Village Farmers Market opens an indoor fall and winter location at Great South Bay Brewery, 25 Drexel Drive, Bay Shore, on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Babylon Branch Riders Get Their Direct Trains to Grand Central Back This Month
by Long Island Wave ·LIRR restores Babylon Branch weekend and midday service, with direct Grand Central trains east of Massapequa. New schedules start Nov. 9 on every branch.
Babylon Beats Southampton 2-1 for Its Seventh Straight Suffolk Class B Soccer Title
by Long Island Wave ·Babylon's boys varsity soccer team beat Southampton 2-1 at Harborfields to win the Suffolk County Class B championship for the seventh year in a row.
Mary Poppins Floats Into Babylon Village on November 12 and Stays Through the Holidays
by Long Island Wave ·The Argyle Theatre in Babylon Village stages Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins from November 12 through January 3, its production for the holiday season.
Babylon Fish & Clam Has Been Sold, and the New Owners Aim to Reopen Around Christmas
by Long Island Wave ·Babylon Fish & Clam on Fire Island Avenue, family owned since 1970, served its last day under its longtime owners on Labor Day. New owners plan a reopening around Christmas.
Babylon Bean Is Moving to East Main Street, and the New Shop Gets a Grill
by Long Island Wave ·Babylon Bean, the village coffee house founded in 1994, announced it is moving from Fire Island Avenue to 54 East Main Street, with a grill on the way.
Taylor Swift Has a New Song Called Babylon. The Real One Was Named as an Insult.
by Long Island Wave ·Swift's new track sent Long Islanders asking how Babylon really got its name. The answer involves a disapproving mother, a tavern and a stone from 1803.
After 31 Years of Il Villaggio, Babylon Village’s Corner Table Gets a New Name: Natalia’s
by Long Island Wave ·Cafe Il Villaggio closed in April after 31 years on Deer Park Avenue. State records now show Natalia’s Italian American Cuisine preparing the same space.
Whiskey Down Diner Opens Monday on Babylon's East Main Street
by Long Island Wave ·Whiskey Down Diner opens its second location Monday, September 28 at 175 E. Main St. in Babylon Village, after a week of soft openings in the old Gemelli building.
Whiskey Down Diner's Babylon Opening Is Down to Weeks, and the Bar Is Ready to Pour
by Long Island Wave ·Whiskey Down Diner is cleared to pour at 175 E. Main St. in Babylon Village, the last big piece before the Farmingdale favorite opens its second diner.
Six Specialties, One Room: The Pain Management Symposium Comes to Babylon September 10
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Island Health & Wellness Society's second Pain Management Symposium is September 10 at The Piermont in Babylon. All proceeds fund Curvy Girls.
A Month After the Kitchen Floor Gave Way, The Pizzeria Is Back on Babylon's Main Street
by Long Island Wave ·The Pizzeria's Babylon Village shop reopened Tuesday with a rebuilt floor and new ovens, a month after a kitchen floor failure closed the Main Street storefront.
New Owners Are Lining Up for the Sea Breeze, Babylon’s Late-Night Bar Since 1985
by Long Island Wave ·A new corporation is lining up to run the Sea Breeze on Fire Island Avenue, and the Babylon bar’s sale is moving toward a close. The name stays.
Babylon Cited Its Groundwater to Ban Batteries. The Same Night, It Ended Groundwater Testing at a Deer Park Warehouse.
by Long Island Wave ·Two unanimous votes on July 8. One extended a three-year battery storage ban citing the town's aquifer. The other ended twice-yearly groundwater testing on Long Island Avenue.
Babylon Village's Boutique Gems: A Guide to Fashion, Gifts, and More
by Long Island WaveDiscover the top boutiques in Babylon Village, from chic fashion destinations to delightful gift shops. Explore Pandemonium Boutique, Ooh la la Boutiques, and more for an unparalleled shopping
Sipping in Babylon Village: Best Bars to Visit in 2023
by Long Island WaveLooking for a place to unwind and relax in Babylon Village? Look no further than these top bars: Mary Carol's, The Villager, Horace and Sylvia's, The Local, and Post Office. Read on for more information, including…
Top Bars in Babylon Village on Long Island: Discover the Best Nightlife Spots in the Area
by Long Island WaveDiscover the best bars in Babylon Village on Long Island and enjoy a night out with friends or a date. From craft cocktails to live music, these top spots offer the best in nightlife entertainment and
Top Fun Activities in Babylon Village on Long Island: Experience the Best Things to Do in the Area
by Long Island WaveDiscover the best fun activities in Babylon Village on Long Island and enjoy a day out with friends or family. From kayaking to brewery tours, these top spots offer the best in entertainment and
Cheers to a Night Out: Exploring the Best Bars in Babylon Village
by Long Island WaveBabylon Village is a quaint and charming destination on Long Island, NY, known for its rich history and bustling nightlife. Whether you're looking for a classic pub experience or a trendy cocktail lounge, Babylon…
Grand Opening of Baked with Grace in Babylon Village 🧁
by Long Island WaveGet excited for the Grand Opening of Baked with Grace at 65 Deer Park Ave. in Babylon
Culture Fine Food & Cocktails Located in Babylon Village 🍸
by Long Island WaveLooking for a new spot to dine on some tasty American cuisine and delicious cocktails? Culture is your next destination to
Catch the Argyle Toys Grand Opening on Saturday, June 19 in Babylon 🧸
by Long Island WaveBabylon Village will finally be getting its very own toy store this week. Argyle Toys will hold their grand opening on Saturday, June 19 at their storefront on 10 Grove Place. The idea for the shop came from neighbors,…
Babylon Summer Sundays Begin on June 13 ☀️
by Long Island WaveBabylon Village’s first Summer Sunday is set to kick off a series of four events, one Sunday a month throughout the summer season. Summer Sundays will include traffic closures along Deer Park Avenue, allowing residents…
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