Blog Roundup: Veterans Day Parade in Babylon Village

Patch bloggers take time out of their busy days to let you know about some things going on in their neck of the woods. Here, we've gathered what a few of them from around the area had to say. (If you'd like to start your own blog on Patch, click on the Blogs tab at the top of this page and then click on "Start your own Blog")

Women with Epilepsy, Trying to Conceive

Epilepsy is a condition that affects the nervous system and can cause debilitating seizures. Various biological and social differences cause women to experience epilepsy differently than men. As a result, women with epilepsy face different challenges throughout life—for instance, when they try to conceive.

New Operation Christmas Child Relay Center Opens on the West Islip Bay Shore Border

Western Suffolk County will have a new chance to help others in need this holiday season through the Samaritan’s Purse’s project Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Program. Calvary Baptist Church, on the West Islip / Bay Shore border, 1040 Union Blvd, is now an OCC Shoe Box Drop Off.

Veterans Day Parade in Babylon Village

Veterans Day is a day to remember all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives and thanking all who have or are serving in the military! Despite it being windy and cold, many came out to help support our men and women of the military! May they all come home safe and be with their loved ones real soon! The holidays are coming so please don't forget about them! Send them cards or a care package! Keep paying it forward!

Jets Ready for Final Stretch

The Jets head into Buffalo this week well rested after the bye and motivated to continue their run at the AFC East title and the playoffs.  Currently holding the final playoff spot the Jets find themselves two games behind the Patriots for the division lead.  While the Jets will be facing the Bills, whom they have already beaten, the Patriots will also be on the road for a Monday Night matchup with one of the NFL’s hottest teams, the Carolina Panthers.