Rental board reserves decision on revocation for 939 North Putnam Avenue after extended testimony and security/eviction timeline from Halley counsel At a revocation hearing for 939 North Putnam Avenue in Lindenhurst, counsel for provider Halley outlined eviction timelines, security upgrades, and case-management steps; neighbors pressed concerns about continued disturbances. The board voted to reserve its decision for 30 days to review additional correspondence.

The Town of Babylon Rental Board is facing pressure to address community concerns after hearing a contentious revocation case involving a supportive-housing property and its recent security upgrades.

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Zoning board approves two home renovation variance requests; several commercial items reserved At the Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, two residential variance applications were approved with conditions and motions; the board reserved decision or kept records open for several commercial projects, including a medical-office conversion and a sign package for Raising Cane's.

The Town of Babylon Zoning Board has greenlit two major home renovations, but the fate of several commercial projects hangs in the balance!

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Planning board receives informational presentation on Marcus Boulevard outside storage; applicant discloses cannabis processing tenant At an informational hearing, the applicant for a Marcus Boulevard industrial site described existing outside storage areas, sought height and parking variances for stored materials, and disclosed a prospective tenant that would operate a cannabis processing facility (processing only). The board closed the informational session and reserved decision.

The Town of Babylon Planning Board is considering a proposal that could change the landscape of Marcus Boulevard, including the potential for a cannabis processing tenant and significant variances for outside storage.

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Neighbors press ZBA to reject Deer Park cannabis dispensary; applicant cites state preemption MRM Ventures sought to open a 2,267 sq ft retail cannabis dispensary in Deer Park; the applicant argued state licensing and siting rules preempt local distance restrictions, while dozens of nearby Quail Run residents objected to traffic, odor and proximity to community facilities. The board closed the hearing and reserved decision.

A battle brews in Deer Park as residents voice fierce opposition to a proposed cannabis dispensary, igniting a debate over state vs. local control.

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West Babylon Transfer Station Replacement Proposes Larger, Clear-Span Building; Board Hears Details on Hours, Odor Control and Variances Winters 19 Nancy LLC presented plans to replace a fire-damaged transfer station at 19 Nancy St with a 28,800 sq ft pre-engineered, clear-span transfer station that would rise to 44 ft 6 in; the applicant requested relief on hours and a refuse-enclosure requirement and described odor-control, ventilation and fire-safety measures. The informational hearing was closed for board review.

A fire-damaged transfer station in West Babylon is set for a major upgrade with plans for a massive 28,800-square-foot facility and enhanced safety measures!

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Speakers urge Babylon Town Board not to extend temporary battery storage moratorium At a Dec. 17 public hearing, residents, developers and labor representatives urged the Town of Babylon not to extend a temporary moratorium on utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), citing updated state fire codes, grid reliability and affordability concerns; the board closed the hearing and reserved decision.

Residents and energy advocates rallied against a temporary moratorium on battery energy storage, emphasizing its crucial role in lowering energy costs and improving grid reliability.

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Wheatley Heights residents urge Town of Babylon to reject Bristol Industrial Park Dozens of residents told the Town of Babylon board on Nov. 19 they oppose rezoning for the proposed Bristol Industrial Park, raising concerns about heavy-truck traffic, air and water pollution, light and noise impacts, and loss of neighborhood character; several urged the board to vote no.

Wheatley Heights residents are rallying against the proposed Bristol Industrial Park, warning it could turn their quiet streets into busy truck routes and threaten their health and property values.

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Babylon hearing draws sustained opposition and support for proposed 100‑acre Bristol industrial park Dozens of residents at a Nov. 24 Town of Babylon special meeting urged the board to reject or require strict conditions on Bristol LLC’s proposed rezoning of about 100 acres for a 1.6 million‑sq. ft. industrial/technology park, citing traffic, air and water risks and concerns about unmarked graves in Greenlawn East; proponents said the project would bring jobs and stable tax revenue.

The battle over Bristol LLC's proposed 100-acre industrial park has residents divided, with promises of jobs and tax revenue clashing against fears of traffic chaos, environmental risks, and the haunting legacy of unmarked graves.

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Planning board closes hearing on proposed Raising Cane's at Broad Hollow Road; traffic and parking top concerns The Town of Babylon Planning Board heard a proposal to replace the Houlihan's restaurant with a 4,054 sq ft Raising Cane's featuring two drive‑through lanes, 72 indoor seats and 15 outdoor seats; board members and residents pressed the applicant on traffic, parking and outdoor seating protection before closing the hearing and reserving decision.

The Town of Babylon Planning Board just wrapped up a heated hearing on a proposed Raising Cane's, raising serious concerns about traffic, parking, and community impact.

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Residents urge Town of Babylon to reject proposed Wyandanch industrial park, citing traffic and environmental risks Dozens of Wheatley Heights and Wyandanch residents told the Town of Babylon Board they oppose rezoning for a proposed industrial park near Little East Neck Road, warning of heavy truck traffic, air and water contamination risks, and harm to neighborhood quality of life.

Residents are rallying against the proposed Wyandanch industrial park, fearing it will flood their neighborhoods with thousands of trucks and threaten local drinking water.

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Residents urge Town of Babylon to halt proposed Bristol Technology Park, citing traffic, air and historic-site concerns Multiple Wheatley Heights and Wyandanch residents told the Town of Babylon board they oppose a proposed industrial park (referred to by speakers as Bristol Technology Park), raising concerns about traffic congestion, air quality, wildlife, and burial sites. The board took no action on the development at the meeting.

Residents of Wheatley Heights and Wyandanch are raising alarm bells over a proposed industrial park, fearing it will drown their community in traffic and pollution while threatening historic burial sites.

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