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ShoreWire Daily
March 1, 2026
Govt

Babylon Town Board votes on waterfront rezoning plan

The proposed mixed-use development at Argyle Lake gets its final hearing Thursday. Residents packed last month's session — if approved, it changes the entire waterfront corridor.

Source: Town of Babylon Planning Board Minutes, Feb 28 2026
Safety

SCPD: Catalytic converter theft ring hits Lindenhurst, West Babylon

Six incidents near Montauk Highway in two weeks prompted increased patrols. Police ask residents to report suspicious activity under vehicles.

Source: Suffolk County Police Dept Press Release, Feb 27 2026
Schools

Bay Shore school board approves $2.1M athletic facility upgrade

New turf field and track resurfacing start this summer. Board cited safety concerns with the current 12-year-old surface.

Source: Bay Shore School District Board Minutes, Feb 25 2026
Transit

LIRR Babylon branch: weekend service changes through March 15

Substitute bus service between Babylon and Lindenhurst for track work. Regular service weekdays.

Source: MTA/LIRR Service Alert, Mar 1 2026
Environ

Bethpage plume cleanup enters next phase

Grumman's legacy contamination site gets updated remediation timeline from the Navy. Affected area remains under DEC monitoring with new groundwater testing requirements.

Source: NYS DEC Environmental Notice, Region 1, Feb 2026

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