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Week in Review: The Top 10 Headlines for 8/5-8/11

This past week include beach closures, flooding thunderstorms, and more positive West Nile tests in our area.

Babylon Town beach in Copiague stays closed after test results find high bacterial levels.

Boat operators would need to complete safety course or face fines under proposal from Legislator Steve Stern.

Another possible human case is also being investigated, said Suffolk County health officials.

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West Babylon School recently named a new elementary school principal, high school assistant principal and Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction.

The county will be spraying pesticides from aircraft tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. over Babylon Village and parts of West Babylon.

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We recently sat down with the owner of the "thirftique" store Deja Vu on Main to get an inside look at making the old new again.

200 LIPA customers are without power following a very strong thunderstorm that ripped through our area.

County officials ask residents to remain vigilant and reduce exposure to mosquitoes when possible.

Following heavy rainfall on Friday afternoon, Suffolk County has issued an advisory against bathing at Babylon Town beaches.

Many parts of Babylon found themselves flooded during the afternoon thunderstorm.


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