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BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY \AJreepress in a free Society\ BEACON SOUTH SHORE L.I.'S LARGEST CIRCULATION WEEKLY NEWSPAPER S e r v i n g t h e c o m m u n i t y s i n c e 1966 VOL. 52 NO. 29 THURSDAY, July 2 0 ,2 0 1 7 .50 CENTS OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Periodicals Postage Paid- Babylon Post Office, Babylon NY 11702 (USPS 03960-8000) FOR SUFFOLK COUNTY •TOWN OF BABYLON . VILLAGE OF BABYLON • B ABYLO N SCH O O L S • D E E R PARK SC H O O L S . LINDENHURST SCHOOLS • COPIAGUE SCHOOLS • WEST BABYLON SCHOOLS .NORTH BABYLON SCHOOLS . WYANDANCH SCHOOLS . BAY SHORE SCHOOLS Published every Thursday by CJ P u b l ish e r s , I nc . , 1999 65 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, NY 11702 Founders E d w a rd D. Wolfe, J a n e D. W olfe Publishers, Carolyn an d A lfred Jam es Inside Congratulations to die 2 0 I T graduates The Beacon is the hometown newspaper of Rosemary Jones of Babylon Your news, every week in print and every day online at www.babylonbeacon.com Babylon Village sets h earing on law to restrict use o f drones by Carolyn James A proposed law to limit the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within the Village o f Babylon will be the subject of a public hearing on Tues., July 25. The new law is aimed to protect public health and safety, and to ensure privacy, according to Mayor Ralph Scordino. While FAA regulations limit the right o f municipali ties to regulate aircraft, UAS such as drones generally fly at lower-than-regulated altitudes. The proposed ordinance recognizes that the Federal Aviation Administration authorizes and regulates the use of UAS by public entities and UAS used for com mercial or business purposes. The law, however, restricts a pilot o f a UAS from taking off, landing or flying over This year’s Lindenhurst High School graduating class displayed an amazing level of talent on their respective fields of play. Many students will be go ing on to the next level to pursue those passions. The district congratulates these athletes who have made the commitment to play their respec- any Village property, park, pool, golf course, walkway or similar public area in the 'Village without the written consent from the Board of Trustees. Written consent would also be needed to operate a craft over any sport ing event or ceremony in the Village, as well as over any schools, houses o f worship or government buildings. In addition, operators would be subject to fines for operating a UAS on private property in an unsafe or hazardous manner, or allowing the UAS to become a nuisance based on complaints of the property owner. No use o f UAS using high-resolution photography or video or sensors for the collection, retention or dissemi nation of surveillance data or information in any format tive sports at the collegiate level. “These students represent the true spirit of Lin denhurst,” said Anthony Amesti, director o f health, physical education and athletics. “The level o f com mitment and dedication these athletes have dis played is admirable.” would also be prohibited under the proposed law. All craft must be at last 400 feet from the ground. Also prohibited are craft capable of launching, shooting or dropping objects of any kind. Violators would face fines of up to $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for a second offense. “There have been many documented incidents of these drones dropping from the sky and causing injuries to people and damage to property? said Scordino. “We want to make sure we do all we can to protect our resi- (Continued on Back Page) Locals don football pads one last time at E m pire Challenge by Liam Henry Who’s ready for some football? Suiting up for the final time as high schoolers, Long Island was unable to hold a nine-point fourth-quarter lead as they fell to New York City, 37-35, in the 22nd annual United Healthcare Empire Challenge on June 21 at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium. “It was great, definitely the best atmosphere I’ve ever played in front of,” said Babylon strong safety Jason Carlock. “It was almost like a big-time college game.” The two squads consisted of graduating seniors from Long Island and New York City. Each team was comprised of 50 players and the Long Island side in cluded some local talent such as Farmingdale’s Chris tian Erkens, Corey Hill and Jordan McLune; West Islip’s James Foote and Tim Mullane and North Baby lon’s Wils Lamonge to go along with the aforemen tioned Carlock. “The pace o f the game really gave us a taste o f what it’s like the play at the next level,” said the defensive end Hill. “Everyone played fast and hard.” West Islip’s Tim Horan and Babylon’s Hans Wie- derkehr were selected as administrators, while St. John the Baptist’s Ralph Caursillo was named to the coaching staff. In the game, as was the case many times over his illus- (Continued on Back Page) IN T H E NEWS Lindy athletes advance to the collegiate level Front, from left: Kayla Montaniz - Morehead State University, Cheerleading; Joseph Dorso - LIU, Cross Country Track; Eren Cabaci - Molloy College, Track; Tyler Manger - Penn State Altoona, Baseball; Steven Ramirez - University o f Albany, Lacrosse; Jack McGill - New York Institute o f Technology, Lacrosse and Michael M oretti- University o f Mount Union, Lacrosse. Back, from left: Louis Costanzo - Anna Maria College, Football;; Keith Kirby - Plymouth State University, Football; Michael Newman - SUNY Cortland, Football; Mallory Moretti - Albright College, Softball; Caitlin Gosline - Hood College, Softball; Daniela Lobianco - New York Institute o f Technology, Lacrosse and Mario Glaze - San Diego State University, Cheerleading. 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